Description
This site enjoys an exceptionally private setting within its own extensive grounds, yet is within easy walking distance of the vibrant array of cafes, restaurants, boutiques, artisan shops and popular beaches, seaside walks and 250-berth marina that make Greystones such a popular lifestyle choice.
Tucked away off Rathdown Road and set well back from public view, Rosedale is a unique detached property with a wonderful feeling of peace and seclusion that is enhanced by tall boundary hedges, a wide selection of mature trees and lovingly tended landscaped gardens. Thanks to the gently elevated nature of its approximately one-acre site, the property also commands coastal views towards the town's landmark modern marina.
The large size of the site also brings with it outstanding potential (subject to planning permission) for further development, with sufficient space to easily accommodate several new homes.
Inside, Rosedale is also exceptionally spacious as the result of major extension works undertaken by the current owners following their acquisition of the property in 1997. Designed by local architectural firm Bernard J. Burke and Associates, the works more than tripled the floor area of the original property by creating a spacious open-plan kitchen/living/dining family living space on one side of the house and a two-storey extension on the other.
This part of the scheme added two exceptionally large upstairs bedrooms, including the main bedroom with ensuite bathroom, while downstairs the extension works created a completely separate and self-contained two-bedroomed guest apartment complete with its own kitchen, living room and bathroom.
With a floor area of approximately 2,000 square feet, the main house has a lot to offer in terms of generous and well-proportioned living space. In summary, accommodation here comprises an entrance porch, entrance hall, living room, the open plan kitchen/dining room/lounge, a larger than average family bathroom, two bedrooms and a home office, all on the ground floor. From the hall, stairs lead to the upper floor, where can be found Rosedale's two largest bedrooms, including the main with ensuite bathroom.
The separate apartment provides circa 65 square metres of additional accommodation, comprising an entrance hall, kitchen/dining room, bathroom, a good sized living room and two spacious double bedrooms.
Tastefully decorated and presented in excellent condition throughout, many of the rooms are dual-aspect and, thanks to the property's elevated position, enjoy superb views of the surrounding gardens, nearby mountains (including Bray Head) and sea.
Outside, the current owners have made the most of the Rosedale's large site by creating a series of delightful landscaped gardens, featuring a host of mature shrubs, trees, hedges and planting areas. These include a rosehip tree, fruiting plum and apple trees, gooseberry and loganberry bushes, silver birches, camellias, rhododendrons, azaleas, an eye-catching monkey puzzle tree and - appropriately in view of the house's name - a fine selection of specimen roses.
Rosedale's grounds also include outbuildings, a pergola, a sunny patio and extensive parking to the front, side and rear of the house. There is also a large greenhouse that is ideal for growing vegetables and accommodates a large, grape-producing vine.
With a large outer garden separated from the rest of the site by a tall and well-maintained hedge, the site has obvious potential for further development, subject to planning permission.
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LOCATION
Rosedale enjoys a secluded yet exceptionally convenient location off Rathdown Road, just a short stroll from a nearby convenience store and an easy walk (or a one-minute drive) from Greystones town centre. The marina, with nearby beaches, coastal walks and a plaza, is a ten-minute walk from the property.
Greystones is well served by a wide selection of local supermarkets, including a Tesco superstore, Aldi, Supervalu, Donnybrook Fair and Lidl, the last of which can be found in the nearby Blacklion Retail Centre, along with, a pharmacy, a pizzeria, a restaurant, an arts and hobby shop, and GP and dental surgeries.
A popular choice for families, the town offers an excellent choice of schools, including Greystones Educate Together National School, Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath, St. Kevin's (located next to the property), St. Patrick's, St. Brigid's and St. Laurence's national schools, as well as Greystones Community National School in Charlesland. Local second level schools include Temple Carrig, Greystones Community College and St. David's Holy Faith secondary school. There's also a good choice of pre-school and Montessori schools.
Greystones is home to wide variety of sports clubs including soccer, rugby, GAA, tennis, sailing, cricket and rowing, while along with the marina, an impressive list of local leisure amenities includes the Shoreline Leisure Centre with its popular swimming pool and the town's popular beaches and seafront walk. A variety of Wicklow Mountain trails also within easy driving distance.
The area is well served by public and private transport, including the 84, 84X and 184 bus routes, and the Aircoach service to Dublin Airport, all of which have stops within walking distance. Greystones DART Station is a six-minute drive distance away. The nearby M11 puts the town within easy reach of the M50 and commuting distance of Dublin.
Greystones has twice been the winner of a LivCom Award (the International Awards for Liveable Communities), first in 2008 and most recently in December 2021 when it won first place for this prestigious accolade.
OUTSIDE
Rosedale is situated on an extensive site (circa one acre), featuring well-tended gardens to the front, side and rear of the property:
Driveway/parking: a long tarmac drive connects the front entrance gate (just off Rathdown Road) to an extensive driveway wrapping around the front, rear and one side of the house, providing a generous amount to park several cars
Front garden: from the gravelled drive at the front of the house, steps lead down to a lawned front garden featuring numerous mature trees, shrubs, boundary hedges and planting areas
Inner back garden: located to rear of property with direct, access from both the main house and guest apartment, with lawn, mature plants, shrubs and trees, outbuildings, greenhouse
Outer back garden: accessed from the inner back garden, but separated from it by a tall and mature hedge, is a large outer back garden, set out in lawn and populated by mature trees including silver birch and apple trees
FEATURES
Well-presented modern property in exceptionally private, yet highly convenient location just a short walk from Greystones town centre
Separate, self-contained apartment with its own front door entrance
Approximately one acre of landscaped grounds
Outstanding potential for further development, subject to planning
Many rooms are dual-aspect, including some with sea and/or mountain views
All rooms in excellent decorative order, painted in tastefully chosen colours
Larger than average main bathroom, with contemporary fittings, finishes and sanitary ware
Ensuite bathroom off main bedroom on first floor, also with contemporary fittings
Fitted, country style, oak kitchens in both main house and apartment
Quality tiling in kitchen and bathrooms
UPVC double glazed windows and exterior doors
Gas-fired central heating
WiFi
Alarm
VIEWING: By appointment only
DIRECTIONS: The property is positioned to the right of Rathdown Road, next to St. Kevin's National School, as you approach the centre of Greystones from the direction of Bray. With the school on your right, drive slowly, noting the 'Pencil' road bollards bordering the pathway outside the school. After the last 'Pencil'. turn immediately into the laneway next to the school and the entrance gate to Rosedale will immediately come into view. BER Details
