Woodbine Lodge, Trooperstown, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow

Set on gardens and paddock of c. 0.81ha / 2 acres in the rolling Wicklow countryside between Roundwod and Ashford, Woodbine Lodge offers c. 120.77sq.m / 1,300sq.ft living accommodation so orientated to maximise solar gain and the unrivalled views; taking full advantage of proximity to Trooperstown Hill where the most pleasant walks may be enjoyed through its enchanting forestry.

This is what the "Garden County" is all about - sheltered by mature boundary planting in an area of real scenic natural beauty, Woodbine Lodge is characterful and charming while offering modern amenity in a country setting convenient to the N11 / M11 / M50 corridor, and outer Dublin commuter train services at Rathdrum and Wicklow Town.

Approached via a quiet country road, but with neighbours lending a sense of community, Woodbine Lodge offers a tranquil setting with great views and an outstanding location.

Local primary schools at Moneystown, Roundwood and Ashford feed into a choice of secondary schools in Co Wicklow; while commuters have flexibility to choose from trains calling at Wicklow and Rathdrum, citybound Express buses, the Roundwood / Dublin "St Kevins" bus service, and the Airport link - complimented by ready access to the N11.

Country and nature lovers have much of interest to enjoy - with thousands of acres of State forestry in which to ramble, more challenging routes for the serious hill-walker, the Wicklow Way etc - the choice is immense.

The bungalow's vendors obtained planning permission to extend by another c. 52.56sq.m / 566sq.ft (drawings available on request); and outoffices include a separate workshop and a garage / studio suitable for conversion.

Glazed screen and hardwood hall door to:
ENTRANCE HALL leading to BEDROOM CORRIDOR: 1.6m x 4.1m; 6.8m x 1.0m; 1.1m x 1.0m (5'2" x 13'5", 22'3" x 3'3" and 3'6" x 3'3")
Tiled outer "porch" area floor; polished wooden floorboards; recessed and pendant lighting, fitted shelving, and decorative radiator covers.

LIVINGROOM: 4.7m x 3.4m (up to 3.8m in bay-window) (15'4" x 11'2")
Log-burning stove set in polished granite hearth beneath rustic chunky Elm-wood mantelpiece. Hand-painted decorative shelving. TV point. Panorama bow-window with southwesterly aspect and views.

KITCHEN: 3.6m x 3.0m (11'8" x 9'8")
Solid timber hand-painted fitted cupboards, hardwood draining-board and worksurface; "Belfast" sink with brass and ceramic taps against a hand-made motif tiled splashback. Plumbed for dishwasher; housed microwave; pleasant "country kitchen" atmosphere with exposed brickwork and timber beams. Open-plan with:

DININGROOM: 3.9m x 3.1m (12'8" x 10'2")
Polished wooden floorboards; recessed ceiling lights, TV point; wood-burning stove with tiled hearth and brick back-panel beneath corner mantel with painted stone supports. This area looks out to the rear garden and is open-plan with:

SUNROOM: 1.6m x 3.1m (5'2" x 10'2")
Tiled floor; recessed downlighters, and wood-panelled ceiling with 3 Velux windows; hand painted timber panelling; glazed double doors opening to rear garden terrace.

BEDROOM CORRIDOR accessing:-
BEDROOM 1 / OFFICE: 3.0m x 2.5m (9'8" x 8'2")
Polished wooden floorboards, picture window affording panoramic views of the surround countryside.

BEDROOM 2: 3.5m x 2.7m (11'5" x 8'9")
Polished wooden floorboards, deep picture-window affording views, as above.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM (3): 3.2m x 4.8m (10'5" x 15'7")
Dual aspect room with glazed-screen panel and French windows to suntrap balcony.
EN-SUITE DRESSINGROOM: 1.5m x 1.7m (4'9" x 5'6"); shelved, etc.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 1.6m x 1.6m (5'2" x 5'2")
With contemporary suite of whb, wc, Triton T. 90si electric shower; heated towel rail; tiled walls and floor, wall mirror and shaving light; mechanical extract fan.

BEDROOM 4: 3.5m x 3.5m (11'5" x 11'5")
Bay window with rear aspect, bright and sunny. Polished wooden floorboards. Built-in wardrobe and storage shelves.

FAMILY BATHROOM: 3.2m x 4.8m (10'8" x 15'7")
Tiled floor, part-tiled walls, and painted panelling. Shelving and wall mirror. Wc, whb and "Aqualisa" power-shower.

HOTPRESS, with immersion heater.

OUTSIDE
The gardens are laid out to suit family and leisure, with grazing for a pony. The quarter-acre around the bungalow is mature well-stocked garden with a variety of flowering shrubs and bushes, a rear morning suntrap terrace, hard and soft landscaping; all approached by a gravel avenue with parking and turning areas suitable for a horsebox etc. The remainder is in well-fenced paddock / grazing with rear access (subject to consent) directly onto forestry lands.

OUTOFFICES:
(i) Garden shed / workshop.
(ii) Large concrete-built shed with wooden extension, concrete flooring, electricity and water (plumbed for washing machine); also with eaves storage:- measuring c. 7.1m x 5.2m (23'4" x 17'0"), this offers potential to convert / further develop.

SERVICES - Mains electricity; drainage by septic tank; well water supply; oil-fired central heating.

TENURE - Freehold

VIEWING - By prior appointment with the sole selling agents.

A. From Dublin, south via M50 / M11 / N11 bypassing Shankill and Bray to follow the Rundwood / Glendalough signs westwards from Kilmacanogue. In Roundwood, go to the end of the village and turn left (signed "Wicklow", etc.) onto the R764; bear right (signed Rathdrum / Moneystown) at the gates to Roundwood Park House onto the L1076. About 3km from Roundwood, proceed "straight across" Tomriland (staggered) crossroads signed "Rathdrum 14 / Moneystown 2". Setting your tripmeter to zero at Tomriland, after 1.7km cross a bridge, (ignoring the right fork immediately after), then cross a smaller stone-parapet bridge and at ("1.8km") bear right onto a minor road. At "2.8km" take the first fork right (caution - uneven surface), then Woodbine Lodge is the seventh house on the left, at "4.9km" (black gates).

B. If already in the Wicklow / Ashford area, from the "Ashford Inn" take the Roundwood road west past Jim Hanley's farm machinery outlet, bear left at the first fork and straight on at Nuns Cross to pass by the Devils Glen Equestrian Centre entrance at Glanmore Castle. Continue uphill to Tomriland crossroads (turning left) and follow as at "A" above.

By appointment only