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This tranquil Gothic-style retreat is just 50 minutes from Dublin city

Inside the stone walls is a fully-equipped family home.

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WITH ITS IMPRESSIVE stone exterior, The Sanctuary doesn’t give away many secrets from the outside.

The detached property is located down a winding lane just outside the village of Aughrim, Co Wicklow. Despite its stone facade and secluded location, The Sanctuary is in fact a fully equipped three-bedroom family home.

Inside and out, there’s a decidedly rustic feel, with exposed beams and lancet windows in a Gothic style, but the whole property has been carefully redesigned in recent years.

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Spread across three floors, The Sanctuary is building of immense character and charm.

The living room offers triple aspect views and features a solid fuel stove and polished wooden floorboards. In the kitchen are fully fitted solid wood units, granite work surfaces, an integrated electric hob and a double electric oven, plus a larder.

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Open tread stairs lead to the first and second-floor bedrooms, all of which have en-suite bathroom access.

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The exposed beams seen in the photo above are scattered throughout the house, an unusual feature that adds to the old-style charm of this property, particularly in the sleeping quarters.

With its feature window, period radiators and double-height ceiling, the master bedroom is a particular gem, and the en-suite master bathroom has its own bidet and bath.

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Situated in the Wicklow hills, The Sanctuary naturally boasts a splendid outdoor area.

A gravelled driveway separates the house from the road, and  the garden is well stocked with trees, plants, shrubs and flowering plants.

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The Sanctuary may seem like a rural getaway, but it’s not that far from our capital city, and drivers can be in Dublin in about fifty minutes. For those who want the quiet life, the nearby village of Aughrim is quaint, friendly and home to a number of shops and pubs.

The Sanctuary, Macreddin, Aughrim, Co Wicklow is on sale for €600,000 from McDonnell Properties via Daft.ie.

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