Description
Carafell is a distinctive and spacious five/six bedroomed detached family home with circa 1 acre/0.4ha of mature, lush and private gardens ideally located on an elevated site with panoramic views towards the Great Sugarloaf Mountain in an area renowned for its natural and breath-taking scenery, within close proximity to the picturesque villages of Enniskerry and Glencullen with an abundance of excellent local services and amenities on its doorstep.
Built in the early 1980's, the current owners bought the house in 2000 and undertook a series of upgrades and modernised the house for their family needs. They also incorporated the original linked garage into the habitable accommodation. Accessed via wrought iron entrance gates, a sweeping driveway leads you through an attractive front lawn with an array of specimen trees to a cobblestone parking area at the front of the house which has an attractive stone walled exterior. The spacious and light filled accommodation which measures 295sq.m./3,175sq.ft. approx. comprises of an inviting entrance hallway which acts as a central spine through the middle of the house with a vaulted ceiling and a large Velux roof light bringing in plenty of natural light; a useful cloakroom is located inside the front door; to the lefthand side of the house there is a nicely proportioned split level formal reception room with a vaulted ceiling a feature corner fireplace and two sets of doors into the wrap around conservatory; double doors provide access into the adjoining kitchen & dining room with which leads into a utility room and also into the wrap around conservatory. The righthand side of the house contains the bedroom accommodation 5 bedrooms (3 ensuite); a family bathroom, a study/bedroom 6 and a tv/games room with a shower room off it.
The gardens are a very important feature of Carafell which extends to circa 1 acre/0.4ha and predominantly laid out in lawns with bordering trees and hedgerows offering excellent privacy, an array of specimen trees and shrubs bringing a plethora of colour at various parts of the year, magnificent views across the countryside to the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain and an extensive patio area which is ideal for entertaining or 'al fresco' dining in the warmer months.
The area of Ballybrew enjoys the best of both worlds a tranquil rural setting yet only minutes' drive from the villages of Enniskerry, Glencullen and Kilternan which offer a selection of good local services and amenities including a choice of primary schools; cafes; churches; bars & restaurants including the renowned Johnnie Foxes - Ireland's highest pub; Powerscourt House & Gardens with a hotel, two golf courses, a distillery and more; Powerscourt Waterfall; the Wicklow Way walking trail and more outdoor pursuits such as cycling and hiking; the Glencree Reconciliation Centre. The N11/M11/M50 road network is within a 10-minute drive of the property, providing easy access to Dublin, the Airport and the surrounding counties. There are two Dublin Bus Services from Enniskerry, the 185 services Bray and the DART station whilst the 44 travels through Kilternan, Dublin and onto DCU college. The Luas is only a 15-minute drive away with stops in Cherrywood or the park and ride in Carrickmines allowing an alternative and easy access to Dublin City Centre. Known as 'the garden county of Ireland' Wicklow and the general area around Enniskerry is renowned for its natural beauty and mountainous scenery which makes it a very popular location for tourists, walkers, hikers, and cyclists alike. Other nearby attractions include the historical Glendalough monastic site, Bray Head and cliff walk, Kilruddery House & Gardens, and a selection of beaches along the coast from Bray to Brittas Bay. There is also a choice of local horse riding/livery yards in the immediate area and public walkways in the likes of Crone Woods, Djouce Woods, Cloon Woods and the Dargle River walk through Powerscourt, not to mention the Wicklow Way. Golfers are well catered for with an excellent choice of courses available in Powerscourt, DunLaoghaire, Old Conna, Woodbrook and more. Accommodation
ENTRANCE HALL: -
0.15m x 2.78m (0'6" x 9'1") incorporating an entrance porch and door walk cloak room/storage cupboard. Steps up to
CENTRAL HALLWAY: -
1.70m x 14.20m (5'7" x 46'7") with vaulted glazed skylight roof overhead, maple floor, built in shelving and storage units
DINING ROOM: -
3.70m x 2.85m (12'2" x 9'4") with window overlooking front and steps down to
LIVING ROOM: -
5.50m x 5.65m (18'1" x 18'6") with vaulted exposed beam ceiling overhead, double doors opening to kitchen/breakfast room, two doors opening to sunroom, a beautiful gas coal affect fireplace wit marble hearth and surround
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM: -
3.70m x 8.45m (12'2" x 27'9") with traditional style kitchen with a range of cupboards, worktops and marble countertops, breakfast bar, central island with storage units under, tiled floor, part tiled wall, extractor hood built Beko hob and oven, door to sunroom, built in shelving, and gas coal affect stove, door to
UTILITY ROOM: -
2.00m x 2.80m (6'7" x 9'2") with door to store cupboard and door to garden/patio area to rear
SUNROOM: -
10.00 (32'10")m x 2.85 (9'4")m + 6.00 (19'8")m x 3.70 (12'2")m Magnificent L shaped sunroom/conservatory which wraps around the side and front of the property with tiled floor and double doors opening to side and area to front with tiled floor and double doors opening to front and bay area overlooking grounds to front
BATHROOM: -
4.25m x 2.25m (13'11" x 7'5") with freestanding bath with antique shower attachment, WC, WHB, bidet, storage cupboard, tiled floor and walls
BEDROOM 1: -
3.60m x 3.50m (11'10" x 11'6") with built in wardrobe
BEDROOM 2/STUDY: -
3.80m x 3.50m (12'6" x 11'6")
BEDROOM 3: -
4.45m x 3.55m (14'7" x 11'8") with built in wardrobes, window overlooking garden to rear and door to
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: -
1.05m x 2.90m (3'5" x 9'6") with Mira event electric shower, WC, WHB, tiled floor and walls
BEDROOM 4: -
4.45m x 3.55m (14'7" x 11'8") with built in wardrobes, window overlooking garden to rear and door to
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: -
1.80m x 1.40m (5'11" x 4'7") with Mira event electric shower, WC, WHB, tiled floor and walls
Bedroom 5 -
3.75m x 2.80m (12'4" x 9'2") with window to front
BEDROOM 6: -
4.00m x 3.40m (13'1" x 11'2") with window overlooking garden to front, built in wardrobes and door to
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: -
1.85m x 1.90m (6'1" x 6'3") with shower, WC, WHB and tiled floor
FAMILY ROOM: -
5.30m x 3.55m (17'5" x 11'8") with door to rear garden, built in shelving, vaulted ceiling with two Velux windows overhead and door to
SHOWER ROOM: -
1.90m x 3.10m (6'3" x 10'2") with shower, WC, WHB, tiled floor and walls
STORE AREA: -
1.40m x 3.10m (4'7" x 10'2") with tiled floor and door to second store area
Outside -
The gardens are a most important feature and extend to approximately 0.4ha. 1 acre the property is approached via electronically controlled wrought iron entrance gates bordered by mature hedgerow. The property is set in an elevated site enjoying stunning views of the surrounding countryside looking towards the Wicklow Mountains. The garden to the front is predominantly set out in gently sloping lawn area bordered by mature trees with flower beds and vehicular access and car parking area to the front for 5/6 vehicles with vehicular access to the side of the property. The rear garden is afforded a high degree of privacy and includes an extensive paved patio area spanning the width of the property a veritable sun trap with dedicated barbeque area and seating with steps up to elevated lawn rear garden with boarding stone wall enjoying stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
Features
- FEATURES & SERVICES:
- - Distinctive and spacious detached home measuring 300sq.m./3,230sq.ft. approx.
- - Lush, mature and private grounds of circa 1acre with an array of trees and shrubbery.
- - Elevated position with fantastic views over the surrounding countryside towards the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain.
- - Equidistance from the picturesque villages of Enniskerry and Glencullen which are both within a 5 minutes' drive and an abundance of excellent local services and amenities.
- - Very close to the Powerscourt Estate with the House & Gardens, a 5-star hotel, 2 golf courses, a distillery and more.
- - Four local primary schools nearby in Enniskerry, Curtlestown and Glencullen.
- - 10-minute drive to the N11/M11/M50 road network, and only 15-minutes to the Luas at Cherrywood or Carrickmines.
- - DART service available from Bray 15mins drive away the 185 Dublin Bus from the Glencree Road services Bray and the DART station.
- - The 44 Dublin Bus service travels to DCU through Dublin via Kilternan.
- - Outdoor paved patio area to the rear of the house is ideal for entertaining or 'al fresco' dining.
- - Timber double glazed windows.
- - Oil fired central heating.
- - Well Water
- - Septic Tank
- - Sky TV & Vodaphone broadband
BER Details
BER: D2
BER No: 112591938
Energy Performance Indicator: 296.22 kwh/m2/yr Negotiator
A98 D920 
