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A delightful mix of old and new in the Garden of Ireland for €495,000
The Lodge dates back to the 1830s but enjoys plenty of modern updates.
ORIGINALLY THE GATE lodge to Cronybyrne Demesne in Rathdrum Co Wicklow and so aptly named, The Lodge is a Victorian cottage with two bedrooms that’s brimming with character as well as history.
The Lodge, although dating back to the 1830s and with many features maintained, it has been renovated over the years with a modern basement level extension added in the 90s. The house is alarmed, has double glazed windows throughout and has been insulated to a good standard affording it a BER of D2. The current owners also added an energy efficient boiler as well as an electric car charger.
Sitting on just under an acre, it’s now on the market for €495,000.
The character continues inside with the exposed beams in the kitchen, a bright and airy space that’s also cosy. The light-filled extension and conservatory adds significantly the the great flow and brightness of this 94 m² home.
The stand-out conservatory which shares the same black and white floors as the kitchen and hall opens out into the private garden providing an extra place to entertain in the summer months.
Moving on upstairs there are two nicely-sized bedrooms that share a shower room.
Aside from the main house, there is also a log cabin that comes complete with a shower room and kitchenette. There’s even a small garden studio, so both buildings would suit home offices or extra accommodation, no doubt.
Keen gardeners will delight in the poly tunnel that’s ideal for growing raspberries, strawberries, sweet peas and grapes. Along wit the three timber sheds and an old stone pig house, there’s ample opportunity to work on the land however you see fit.
Co Wicklow has long been a top choice for young families who want to settle down in a county that seemingly has it all when it comes to outdoor activities, closeness to the capital and well-serviced towns and villages. Cronybyrne demesne is just 5km from Rathdrum, which has a train that runs to Dublin, while Wicklow town is just 10km away.
Certainly a home with a difference, The Lodge is surprisingly larger than it looks when you first approach it – the extension and its modern upgrades ensure that it would make a very comfortable family home.
The Lodge, Cronybyrne, Clara Vale, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow is on the market for €495,000 through Clarke Auctioneers.
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