Avila House, Bromley, Kilpedder, Co Wicklow,

Description

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY

A period character residence with a designer interior of sophisticated appeal, set on about half an acre of mature sheltered suntrap gardens with permission to build a second residence in the grounds; this former Bromley Estate Steward's house offers well-proportioned family accommodation through its c. 278.7 sq.m / 3,000 sq.ft, and a setting that is both rural and in touch with suburban amenity. Set between the Wicklow Mountains and the sea, Kilpedder is a hamlet by the N11 serviced by DART feeder and citybound buses, within c. 17 miles of Dublin South City and easy motoring to the M50 link at Loughlinstown.

Dating from the 1850's, extended in the mid 1900's, and significantly redesigned with flair and imagination in the recent past, Avila House once formed part of the west boundary of the Bromley Estate, nestling between Kilpedder and Kilquade, just a few minutes' drive from Greystones.

This is an ideal place in which to live, with a host of leisure and recreational amenities at hand - world-class golf at Druids Glen; rugby / tennis / sailing at Greystones; shore-angling all along the east coast ; while shopping and educational facilities in the area offer a wide choice.

Friendly local inns within walking distance, some great restaurants minutes' drive away, and leafy country lanes for strolling, cycling or running all lend appeal.

This family residence with investment potential situated just south of Glen of the Downs (scenic gateway to the "Garden County") is two gearshifts from the N11 which lends direct access to the M50 or the City; with DART and LUAS networks readily accessible by car or regular bus services.

FEATURES
* Substantial detached 4 bedroom c. 3,000 sq.ft residence
* Minutes' drive Delgany / Greystones
* Convenient to M50 via N11 / M11
* Planning permission for one further dwelling
* Planning permission for sunroom extension with stunning architects drawings
* Mature private gardens, and a village community
* Walk-in designer interior
* Double-glazing and oil-fired central heating
* Crema marble tiling in all bathrooms complete with Philippe Starck furniture

ACCOMMODATION
RECEPTION HALL:
With solid timber flooring; ceiling cornice; telephone point; and understairs storage.

GUEST CLOAKROOM
With wc and whb. Solid timber floor.

DRAWINGROOM / DININGROOM: 8.97m x 3.76m (29'5" x 12'4")
With oak hardwood floor. Feature open period fireplace with timber mantelpiece and slate hearth. French doors to rear, opening to back garden patio area. TV point.

STUDY / LIBRARY: 4.75m x 4.19m (15'7" x 13'9")
(With double-door access from sittingroom below); downlighters; wireless broadband connection / system.

SITTINGROOM: 4.11m x 3.73m (13'6" x 12'3")
Feature open fireplace, downlighters, fitted alcove shelved cupboards, beamed ceiling.

KITCHEN / BREAKFASTROOM: 5.46m x 4.65m (18'0" x 15'3")
New electric Aga cooker, tiled floor; wall and floor level cupboards with extensive worksurface area and tiled splashback with ample power points. Glazed front display cabinet. Plumbed for washing machine and dishwasher. Downlighters; sink unit; sliding door to garden patio area.

PANTRY
(off kitchen), with fitted shelving and door to garden.

FIRST FLOOR
Gallery landing with roof light - well; custom fitted cupboards off.

BEDROOM 1: 4.15m x 3.6m (13'6" x 11'8")
Custom designed glazed-front suite of wardrobes with built-in chest of drawers.

EN-SUITE SHOWER-ROOM: 2.85m x 1.45m (9'4" x 4'8")
With tiled floor and walls. Double shower with glass screen, wc, whb and vanity unit incorporating storage drawer.

LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM: 4.25m x 4.68m (13'9" x 15'4")
Fitted with double air bath, wc, whb. Flat-screen wall-mounted TV console; twin whb's. Large mirror over storage cupboard. Shower.

BEDROOM 2: 4.25m x 4.68m (13'9" x 15'4")
Built-in wardrobe. TV point.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM: 4.5m x 5.1m (14'8" x 16'7")
TV point. "Sliderobe" mirror-fronted wardrobe.

EN-SUITE SHOWER-ROOM: Featuring power-shower with glazed screen; wc; whb. Vanity-unit with back-lit mirror over granite top.

BEDROOM 4: 3.9m x 3.53m and 4.7m (max) (12'8" x 11'6" and 15'4")

OUTSIDE
Electrically-controlled gate to gravelled front courtyard and parking area for several cars. A selection of mature trees lend shelter and privacy.
The side garden to the northern gable of the house is lawned, and carries permission to build another detached residence.
The lawned rear garden features a large patio area and is walled and sheltered by mature boundary planting; trees and flowering shrubs. Outoffices include a garage and tool / fuel sheds.

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, phone line and broadband. Mains drainage; burglar alarm; oil-fired radiator central heating.

TENURE
Freehold

PLANNING
A) By decision to grant dated 14th November 2006 (Register Reference 06/6271), Wicklow County Council have approved a single-storey room extension, an enlarged utility room, and fenestration modifications to the rear of the property, subject to four conditions.
B) By Final Grant dated 29th June 2005 (Register Reference 04/1901), Wicklow County Council have approved the construction of a 132sq.m 2-storey 4 bedroom dwelling with balconies facing east and west, together with the subdivision of the existing site into two parcels of land, together with revision of boundaries; a new vehicular entrance to serve the proposed new dwelling; together with drainage connection to mains and all associated ancillary works; subject to 14 conditions on the relevant schedule.

A copy of these Grants of Permission may be viewed on Wicklow County Council's records or requested by post or fax through the selling agents.
It should be noted that, in respect of the proposed new dwelling, there is a local qualification rule whereby use of the dwelling shall be restricted to the applicant or to other persons who are "native residents" within eight kilometres of the site who have need of housing in the area or to other such class of persons as the Planning Authority may agree to in writing.

VIEWING

Strictly by prior appointment with the sole selling agents.

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