This post is sponsored by Sherry FitzGerald.

HOUSE-HUNTING? HERE are five properties in the north Wicklow area that are open for viewing this weekend.

The area: North Wicklow is described as the ‘Gateway to the Garden of Ireland’ with good reason – it provides ease of access to soaring mountainscapes, stunning coastline and sweeping estates like the famous Powerscourt Gardens and waterfall near Enniskerry. One of the most popular cliffwalk attractions in the area  is the Bray Head to Greystones route, taking in sea vistas and the chance of a bit of dolphin and seal-spotting on the way.

Sporting and leisure amenities go hand in hand with such scenery (think golf clubs like Druid’s Glen, Delgany, Powerscourt, Greystones; tennis courts, GAA, rugby, bowls, swimming and athletics facilities). Foodies are in luck too with a range of restaurants in Bray and Greystones, great craft butchers, farmers’ markets and Avoca in easy reach. It’s a nice life… and there’s always a DART or bus to whip you away to Dublin city.

Read more about the area here.

Property 1 – Corrella, St Vincent Road, The Burnaby, Greystones, Co Wicklow

• Asking price: €1,750,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 28 April, 12-1pm
• Why you should see it… Where do you start? How about 1.25 acres of secluded gardens; 420 sq. m. of living space; original Edwardian features including carved American walnut banisters, overhead rooflight, multi-panel casement windows – the house is listed in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage; attached garage and billiard room; formal and informal reception rooms; light-filled southerly and westerly oriented; very private but still just around the corner from the hustle and activity of Greystones.

Property 2 – 25 The Green, Woodbrook Glen, Bray, Co Wicklow

• Asking price: €280,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 28 April, 12.30-1pm
• Why you should see it… Well laid-out, bright, spacious rooms; two of the bedrooms are en-suite; off-street parking and sunny garden to rear; close to Bray town but in a quiet cul-de-sac; nicely decorated; partly floored attic.

Property 3 – 38 Eagle Valley, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow

• Asking price: €795,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 28 April, 1.30-2pm
• Why you should see it… Really nicely extended property – has four bedrooms with large master en-suite and walk-in dressing area; really bright attic space renovated to bedrooms; large attractive reception areas and hall; really fine decorative finish; 106ftx60ft garden to rear with gazebo and sandstone patio; large front drive and lawn; sought-after cul-de-sac location.

Property 4 – Hillview, Monastery, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow

• Asking price: €565,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 28 April, 12-1pm
• Why you should see it… High-spec build with well-proportioned rooms, Scandinavian pine doors offer a versatile layout of living space; audio/visual controlled electric gates; suntrap terrace, conservatory and large landscaped garden; walking distance to Enniskerry and next to golf club.

Property 5 – 6 Charlesland Wood, Greystones, Co Wicklow

• Asking price: €175,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 28 April, 1.30-2pm
• Why you should see it… Duplex in walk-in condition; granite work surfaces in kitchen, cloakroom for storage; three bedrooms; light-filled living/dining; large south-facing balcony terrace; overlooking Charlesland Golf Club; private allocated parking.

To see other properties on open view this weekend, click here.