Ballyross
Enniskerry
Co. Wicklow
A98 TW27

Welcome to Ballyross and step into a life of peace and tranquility with this wonderful, 4/5 bedroom, detached family home extending to circa 165 sq.m., and set on 31acres of stunning Wicklow countryside. With a charming granite stone and mortar façade, this character-filled cottage offers a rare opportunity to enjoy rural living and its surrounding nature while offering ample space, scenic views and excellent potential.

Originally built in the late 1890’s, the property is presented in very good condition and is conveniently set on one level. It has been upgraded to maximise space and the influx of natural daylight with many rooms benefiting from dual aspect windows along with the use of Velux windows. High vaulted ceilings and wood burning stoves add to the traditional cottage theme and feel. The structure of the property is very solid and is carefully maintained throughout. Nestled amongst pastures, Ballyross will appeal to those looking for a generously sized family home offering privacy and a sense of freedom and yet is within easy access to Enniskerry, Kilmacanogue, Bray, Rathfarnham and Dundrum, each providing an array of facilities and amenities including shops, schools and public transport links. It is also within just 45 mins from Dublin Airport via M50.

The accommodation briefly comprises of a welcoming entrance porch with opens to the very spacious family room with a high vaulted ceiling, exposed roof beams and feature wood burning stove. To the left is the principal bedroom which also has a wood burning stove. To the rear of the family room, a hallway leads to a TV room, Bedroom 2 and the main family bathroom with separate WC. A set of doors leads from the family room into the well-equipped and very bright kitchen/breakfast room with views to both the front and rear. Off the kitchen a further hallway leads into the living room with a set of doors out to the patio. Two further bedrooms lie to the rear of this wing with one bedroom being ensuite. The utility room is located to the rear of the property.

Outside there is a separate, two story, cut stone outhouse which is floored and offers excellent potential for use as an additional residence, home office or gym. Beautiful grounds surround the cottage and host a wonderful array of mature trees, shrubs and flowering plants along with a sunny patio and garden pond. A large polytunnel with a solid concrete base, steel frame and power supply is located close to the property and is perfect for vegetable and fruit cultivation. Ballyross is set on 31 circa acres of grazing land stretching down to the river valley below and includes level fields and a paddock. A shale road leads from the property down to the river.

FEATURES
Wonderful 4 / 5 bedroom detached family home on 31 acres
Extending to a generous 165 sq.m. and is very well presented
Beautiful setting with stunning views of the surrounding Wicklow countryside
Upgraded throughout while maintaining a traditional ‘cottage’ feel
Wicklow granite stone façade, wood burning stoves and high vaulted ceilings
Separate 2 storey stone cut outhouse, fully floored
Oil fired central heating (currently disconnected)
Attic fully floored
Well water supply and septic tank
Large polytunnel with concrete base, steel frame and power supply
Within easy reach of Enniskerry, Kilmacanogue, Bray, Rathfarnham and Dundrum

Entrance Porch 1.93m x 1.22m Bench for boot changing. Access to fuse box. Stone paved flooring.
Family Room 9.26m x 3.47m High vaulted ceilings with 2 large Velux windows. Feature wood burning stove with granite surround and timber mantle. Views to front. Set of semi glazed doors to kitchen. Terracotta filed flooring.
Bedroom 1 5.30m x 3.47m Double bedroom to front with vaulted ceiling. Velux window. Feature wood burning stove. Tiled flooring.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room 7.15m x 3.30m Dual aspect room with high ceiling. Excellent range of fitted kitchen units offering amble storage options. Appliances to include Bosch double oven, Bosch hob, Belling fridge, Miele dishwasher, stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Set of sliding doors to front garden. Semi glazed door to rear exterior. Tiled flooring.
TV Room 3.58m x 3.15m Sliding door to kitchen area. Access to hotpress with new hot water tank. Access to attic area. Wooden shelving. Concrete flooring.
Bedroom 2 2.96m x 3.15m Sliding door to rear garden. Wooden shelving. Concrete flooring.
Bathroom 2.42m x 2.34m White suite incorporating pedestal wash hand baisn, WC, stand alone roll top bath with mixer tap. Separate shower cubicle with electric Mira shower. Velux window and extractor fan. Tiled flooring and partially tiled walls.
WC 1.36m x 0.89 Tiled flooring and partially tiled walls. Extractor fan.
Living Room 4.16m x 3.46m Triple aspect room to front with high vaulted ceiling and wood burning stove. Set of external doors to patio. Timber flooring.
Bedroom 4 3.97m x 2.95m Access to floored attic via Stira stairs. Timber flooring.
Bedroom 3 4.16m x 2.81m High vaulted ceiling with Velux window. Timber flooring.
Ensuite 2.24m x 2.07m White suite incorporating pedestal wash hand basin, WC, bath with mixer tap and shower head. Separate electric Mira shower. Tiled flooring and partially tiled walls. Door to:
Utility Room 3.96m x 3.42m Plumbed for washing machine.

BER: D1
BER Number: 118406974
Energy Performance Indicator: 234.53 kWh/m²/yr

Enniskerry is an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding countryside as well as the magnificent Powerscourt grounds.  It features superb cafes and shops as well as a host of picture-postcard cottages and a charming village triangle. The clock tower in the centre of the village is also a very attractive feature. The Catholic Church circa 1843 by Patrick Byrne is one of the first gothic revival churches in Ireland. Lying in a beautiful glen of the Cookstown or Glencullen River, the wooded country around Enniskerry offers fine forest walks.