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13 Pembroke Cottages is a stunning two-bedroom semi-detached London brick bungalow nestled in the heart of Booterstown. This charming property has been meticulously renovated and upgraded to offer modern comforts while retaining its timeless character, ideal for discerning buyers seeking a blend of period charm and contemporary living with a thoughtfully designed interior that maximizes space and natural light. The accommodation briefly comprises, a large living room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, modern shower room, inner hallway with utility presses and study space, very fine kitchen/dining room with sliding doors to the garden and two double bedrooms (main en suite). The real jewel in the crown is the private courtyard garden with sandstone patio area, gated side passage, mature plants, shrubs and trees and a perfect place for relaxing and al fresco dining. The property is conveniently close to local amenities, schools, parks, and excellent public transport links. Booterstown Avenue is an area where there is consistently strong demand for residential property. A particular feature is the close proximity to the DART and the QBC making it an ideal meeting point between city living and all the coastal charms of South County Dublin. Also nearby are some of the country’s best known schools, UCD’s Belfield and Carysfort Campus and churches of many denominations. Dublin’s premier shopping centres are within a one mile radius and Booterstown Strand and the protected bird sanctuary together contribute to the area’s special character.

An attractive 300-acre (121 hectare) parkland estate within a well-timbered woodland perimeter and including the most attractive early Georgian Sopwell Hall, built 1745, and the striking Killaleigh Castle, which dates to circa 1590. Sopwell Hall is situated in a triangle of the historic towns of Birr, Roscrea and Nenagh. The nearest small town is Borrisokane, which is some 5 miles or 8 kilometres away. The International airports at Dublin, Cork and Shannon are within easy driving distance. The fine Georgian house is privately and centrally positioned deep within mature parkland. Killaleigh Castle, built circa 1590, is now unoccupied but largely intact. The stone outbuildings are of the highest quality and richly augment the house and castle. Built in 1745, to a design attributed to the renowned architect Francis Bindon, Sopwell Hall is imposing yet welcoming and conforms to the best traditions of early Georgian architecture. The house stands three storeys over basement with direct access from the ground and basement levels. The magnificent reception hall, lined with distinctive fluted Doric pilasters and divided by a screen of arches, is spacious and well-proportioned. A morning room, study, drawing room and dining room are each impressive. Displaying the very best features and proportions of fine Georgian architecture each is filled with natural light, has impressive large marble chimneypieces with open fires and ornate cornicing. A feature of the entire house is the abundance of natural light with ample tall and large glazed windows. The broad carved staircase leads to a generously large landing on the first floor. Impressive architecturally, there are six matching scagliola sienna marble columns and a large, perfectly proportioned domed ceiling, with a glazed atrium. There are 5 principal bedrooms and 4 bathrooms on this floor. The Master Bedroom Suite occupies the south-eastern corner. The second floor provides 5 further bedrooms and a bathroom and has a games room and study. The lower ground includes a sitting room, large kitchen, wine cellar, laundry and staff apartment. The Studio is positioned in the adjacent courtyard and comprising some 660 square feet or 61 square metres. The accommodation is grand and beautifully executed, with the principal house comprising some 14,235 square feet or 1,322 square metres and including 5 principal reception rooms and 10 bedrooms. A studio and 4 estate lodges combine to present some 18,342 square feet or 1,704 square metres of possible accommodation in total. The estate is a haven of tranquillity and privacy that is rare in the 21st-century. Positioned at the end of a half-mile drive Sopwell Hall occupies a central position within its own estate and enjoys a panoramic view over the park and woodland. The outer parts of the estate comprising a perimeter woodland belt and creating a great sense of privacy and seclusion. Among the many ancient and specimen trees throughout the estate are some particularly fine Spanish chestnut, a noted ancient beech wood and a rare Siberian crab-apple tree. The woodlands include indigenous oak, beech, ash, larch and spruce. All through the year there is a kaleidoscope of colour throughout the estate. There is, too, much wildlife to be found on the estate. Red squirrels, pine martens, foxes and hares are regularly sighted, and buzzards, owls and falcons can also be found. The Coillte forestry, circa 500 acres, which adjoins the estate provides great amenity for long walks in beautiful surroundings. Of the circa 300 acres or 121.4 hectares within the estate about two-thirds comprise matur e parkland grazing and one-third is in woodland. Whilst being wonderfully secluded the estate is nearby to town amenities and easily accessible, with the M7 motorway accessible some 12.4 miles or 20 kilometres away. For full sale details or to arrange a viewing please contact David Ashmore on +353 87 251 2909 or [email protected]

An impressive 16th-century Irish castle built by the Gaelic MacEgan Clan circa 1590 and positioned within an attractive well-timbered estate of some 300 acres or 121.4 hectares that also includes the distinguished Sopwell Hall, an early Georgian Irish country house. Killaleigh Castle is situated in a triangle of the historic towns of Birr, Roscrea and Nenagh. The nearest small town is Borrisokane, which is some 5 miles or 8 kilometres away. The International airports at Dublin, Cork and Shannon are within easy driving distance. The castle is unoccupied and whilst in need of complete restoration is largely intact. Comprising some 3,976 square feet or 369 square metres it stands within a walled enclosure that also contains the Bailiff’s House, comprising some 1,480 square feet or 137.5 square metres, and a fine range of cut-stone outbuildings that extend to some 5,812 square feet or 540 square metres of net internal space. Collectively 11,268 square feet or 1,046 square metres of internal space. In 1745 the impressive Sopwell Hall was built on the estate to become the principal and statement house on the estate, the castle then becoming uninhabited. Privately and centrally positioned deep within mature parkland on the estate the design is attributed to the renowned architect Francis Bindon and conforms to the best traditions of early Georgian architecture. The accommodation extends to 14,235 square feet or 1,322 square metres and includes 5 principal reception rooms and 10 bedrooms. A feature of the house is the abundance of natural light with ample tall and large glazed windows. The magnificent reception hall, lined with distinctive fluted Doric pilasters and divided by a screen of arches, is spacious and well-proportioned. A morning room, study, drawing room and dining room are each impressive and feature ornate cornicing and large marble chimneypieces with open fires. The broad carved staircase leads to a generously large landing on the first floor. Impressive architecturally, there are six matching scagliola sienna marble columns and a large, perfectly proportioned domed ceiling, with a glazed atrium. There are 5 principal bedrooms and 4 bathrooms on this floor. The Master Bedroom Suite occupies the south-eastern corner. The second floor provides 5 further bedrooms and a bathroom and has a games room and study. The lower ground floor includes a sitting room, large kitchen, wine cellar, laundry and staff apartment. A studio in the adjacent courtyard comprises some 660 square feet or 61 square metres. There are two gate lodges and a Gardener’s Cottage. The house is a short distance from the castle. Each able to be accessed independently. Perimeter woodland on the estate creates a great sense of privacy and seclusion. Among the many ancient and specimen trees throughout the estate are some particularly fine Spanish chestnut, a noted ancient beech wood and a rare Siberian crab-apple tree. The woodlands include indigenous oak, beech, ash, larch and spruce. All through the year there is a kaleidoscope of colour throughout the estate. There is, too, much wildlife to be found on the estate. Red squirrels, pine martens, foxes and hares are regularly sighted, and buzzards, owls and falcons can also be found. The Coillte forestry, circa 500 acres, which adjoins the estate provides great amenity for long walks in beautiful surroundings. Of the circa 300 acres or 121.4 hectares within the estate about two-thirds comprise mature parkland grazing and one-third is in woodland. Whilst being wonderfully secluded the estate is nearby to town amenities and easily accessible, with the M7 motorway accessible some 12.4 miles or 20 kilometres away. For full sale details or to arrange a viewing please contact David Ashmore on +353 87 251 2909 or [email protected]

An exceptionally attractive red brick late Victorian family home, built in 1875, enjoying an elevated position along this prestigious road which connects Ardeevin Road with Dalkey Avenue. This is an extremely impressive property offering superbly presented, generously proportioned bright and airy accommodation upgraded in recent years, retaining many of the original features of its era, and further enhanced with spectacular views over the Dalkey rooftops, Dun Laoghaire Harbour and across Dublin Bay to Howth. Standing on manicured gardens and grounds of approximately 0.16HA (0.4 acre), Arranmore is approached by a long tarmacadam driveway bordered by a sweeping lawned garden and well-defined granite wall boundaries benefitting from a much sought after south-westerly orientated two-tiered rear garden laid out mainly in lawn. A beautiful inviting wide entrance porch opens through to the reception hall by way of a glass panelled door with a stained glass fanlight over. The entrance hall connects the drawing room with the dining room and ultimately through to the family room/study. In the dining room there is a hatch opening through to the kitchen with a shower room and utility/plant room completing the accommodation at the ground floor level. Up the very fine staircase there are four double bedrooms, the master being en suite, a family bathroom, sunroom, an attic room and bathroom completing the accommodation on the upper floors. The views from the front bedrooms in particular are breathtaking. There is a garage to the side with a store/bedroom and above this is an own hall door self-contained unit which is laid out as an open plan living/dining/kitchen/bedroom area and a shower room. A side passage with granite steps connects the front to the rear. The property offers vast potential to extend to the side and into the rear garden in order to increase the overall accommodation if so desired, subject to planning permission. To the front granite block pillared vehicular cast iron gates open onto a large tarmacadam drive providing off street parking for numerous cars bordered by a sweeping lawned garden and well-defined granite wall boundaries. There is a garage of 3.75m x 3.35m (12'4 x 11') to the side with folding doors opening to the front and a storeroom adjacent of 3m x 3.2m (9'10 x 10'6). Above the garage is an own hall door self-contained unit of approximately 23sq.m. (248sq.m.ft) with a kitchen area and shower room ideal for use as further ancillary accommodation or a home office. The overall site extends to approximately 0.16AH (0.4 acre) and the stunning two-tiered south westerly facing rear garden of approximately 32m (105ft) is laid out mainly in lawn abundant with a variety of flowers and shrubs with granite steps connecting to the front. Features: Highly regarded prestigious residential address Attractive lawned gardens and grounds extending to approximately 0.16HA (0.4 acre) with stunning views to the front and an extensive sunny south facing orientation to the rear Breath-taking panoramic sea views over the rooftops of Dalkey, Dun Laoghaire Harbour and across Dublin Bay to Howth Dalkey Town Centre and all its wonderful facilities on the doorstep Surrounded by an excellent selection of primary and secondary schools Floor area of approximately 275q.m (2,960sq.ft) – (not including the attic room measurement of 14sq.m. (151sq.ft.)) Dalkey DART Station, 11 and 59 bus routes as well as the Aircoach makes commuting very simple Potential to extend if so desired subject to the necessary Planning Permissions Secure off street parking to the front for a number of cars Tranquil scenic walks over Dalkey and Killiney hills and by the seafront on the doorstep A wide range of recreational and leisure facilities close by Gas fired central heating (Worchester boiler replaced approximately three years ago) Ornate architraves surrounding the reception room and bedroom doors

Set amidst an oasis of peace and tranquillity, this is an impressive Victorian 5/6 bedroom residence, standing on stunning terraced well stocked gardens and grounds of approximately 0.12 Ha (0.3 of an acre) offering unrivalled, breath-taking sea views over Killiney Bay with Dalkey Island and Bray Head in the distance. Reenrour is the type of home that people aspire to own and is positioned in this highly prestigious residential address where the surrounding properties are mature, settled and of a similar calibre. The property offers gracious, generously proportioned accommodation extending to approximately 265sq.m (2,852sq.ft). An inviting reception hall opens through to the magnificent drawing room with feature period fireplace and wonderful views over the gardens and Killiney Bay. On the opposite side of the entrance hall is the dining room which leads through double doors to the kitchen/breakfast room which has garden access and a small utility room incorporating a guest w.c. The upper floors comprise of four / or three bedrooms plus a study, with the master bedroom further enhanced with elevated views over the gardens and Killiney Bay, and a family bathroom. The lower level encompasses a second living room, an en suite bedroom and another large bedroom, both with access to a private patio area, a shower room/guest w.c. and a large utility room. This magnificent home has been wonderfully maintained and is presented in good decorative order throughout. It has retained many embellishments of the era such as high ceilings, picture rails, ornate cornice work and fireplaces, doors and handles. One of the main outstanding features of Reenrour is the mature gardens on offer, abundant with an array of maturely planted flower and shrubbery beds, bordered by high hedging and tall trees. There is a generous patio area benefitting from immense privacy strategically positioned to take full benefit of the views over the gardens and grounds. A garden gate opens onto Strathmore Road, and from here it's a reasonably short walk to the Vico Road for swimming and Killiney DART Station for easy commuting. This is a much sought after and highly convenient location being positioned on Killiney Hill Road, a short distance from the conveniences at Killiney village and the pleasant walks by Killiney beach, the seafront and over Killiney and Dalkey Hills. Dalkey Heritage Town is just a bit further down the road and offers a vast array of local and boutique shops, and hostelries. It also houses some of the finest restaurants in South County Dublin, which are very popular and regularly frequented. The area has a selection of excellent primary and secondary schools which include Holy Child, Loreto Abbey Dalkey, St. Andrew’s College, Blackrock College, St. Michael’s College and Castle Park to mention just a few. Within just a short drive is the junction with the N11 and M50 connecting to the arterial road network offering an easy commute to the city centre and airport. As Reenrour occupies a coastal position, the marine facilities at Dun Laoghaire harbour, with its extensive marina and four yacht clubs and piers, will be of major interest to the marine and sailing enthusiast.