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Woodland calm and contemporary comfort in Wicklow for €865,000
This Delgany home will let you enjoy the best of both worlds.
TUCKED INTO A leafy corner near the Glen of the Downs, this beautifully upgraded home enjoys a peaceful countryside atmosphere with very convenient connections.
Behind mature hedging on a third of an acre, 1 Old Downs Road feels removed from the outside world. A sweeping gravel driveway introduces the house, while its surrounding trees and carefully planted gardens lend the property an almost woodland-retreat quality. Yet the N11 is only minutes away, placing Delgany, Greystones, Bray and Dublin within easy reach.
Extending to approximately 175m, the house has been finished with considerable care. Its bright, contemporary interiors are balanced by warm natural materials, including oak flooring, polished pine boards and a bespoke timber staircase.
The kitchen and dining room together form the sociable centre of the home. Dual-aspect glazing draws in lots of daylight, while doors opening onto both the garden and sunroom create an easy connection with the outdoors. Bespoke two-tone cabinetry incorporates integrated Bosch appliances, generous work surfaces and a breakfast bar with seating for up to four people. An instant boiling and filtered-water tap adds another practical touch.
Off the kitchen, the sunroom makes the most of the house’s southerly orientation. Surrounded by garden views and opening directly onto the patio, it is an inviting spot for relaxing and dining.
The ground floor is also home to a large front room, which could also serve as a bedroom, alongside two further bedrooms and a shower room. The main suite is polished, with a spacious, hotel-inspired en suite bathroom featuring two basins, extensive tiling and a generous shower.
Upstairs, two large and light-filled rooms sit beneath Velux windows. Both include fitted storage and private bathrooms, one of which has a Jacuzzi bath. This flexible arrangement should suit growing families, guests or anyone who needs dedicated space for work.
The gardens are as considered as the interiors. To the back, the sunny patio becomes an outdoor dining room during warmer weather. Steps lead to an expansive lawn, colourful raised beds and a dedicated children’s play area, all sheltered by planting.
At the end of the garden is a useful timber garden house with electricity and even water. Separated from the main residence, it could become a particularly peaceful home office, gym, studio or guest retreat, if planning allows.
For lovers of the outdoors, woodland walks through the Glen of the Downs are virtually on the doorstep, while the coast and wider Wicklow Mountains are easy to reach. Delgany’s restaurants, cafés and pubs are close by, with the broader range of shops, schools, sports and travel options in Greystones just a little further away.
Turnkey interiors, substantial gardens and a setting that feels secluded without being isolated make No 1 Old Downs Road a home that’s bound to get snapped up quickly.
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