Enniskerry Neighbourhood Guide
Wicklow
About Enniskerry
Enniskerry is a picturesque village in north County Wicklow, close to the Dublin border and set in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains. It has a village-centre feel, with attractive streets, stone buildings and a strong connection to the surrounding countryside, while Bray, Kilternan and south Dublin are within practical driving distance. Daily life is generally peaceful and community-oriented, with local shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants centred around the village, alongside the major attraction of Powerscourt Estate and its gardens just outside Enniskerry. Families have access to local primary education and nearby schools, while Schoolhouse for Art provides a distinctive creative and educational presence in the area. Bus services connect Enniskerry with Bray, where residents can access DART rail services, wider bus routes and additional shopping and services; commuting by car is also common via the N11 and M50 approaches. The Wicklow landscape provides excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor recreation, including routes around Powerscourt, the Sugar Loaf and Glencree. Local amenities include Parknasillogue Court and Parknasilloge House, while village pubs and restaurants provide a sociable setting for residents and visitors. Enniskerry suits people seeking a scenic, village-based lifestyle with access to both mountain countryside and the employment, transport and amenities of Dublin and Bray.
Property Market in Enniskerry
Based on 28 properties for sale in Enniskerry
Property types
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What’s in Enniskerry
Schools
Art school and creative learning venue in a distinctive historic schoolhouse setting.
Visit website ↗Local primary school serving children from Enniskerry and surrounding rural communities.
Nearby primary education option serving families in the Enniskerry area.
Secondary-school options are generally accessed in Bray, south Dublin or surrounding Wicklow towns.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local buses connect the village with Bray and onward transport connections.
DART and commuter rail station providing links north towards Dublin and south through Wicklow.
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Amenities
Major historic estate with landscaped gardens, walks, cafés and a well-known waterfall nearby.
Recognisable local development and residential landmark within the Enniskerry area.
Visit website ↗Historic local house and map feature contributing to Enniskerry’s rural character.
Compact village centre offers traditional pubs, casual dining and cafés for residents.
Popular Wicklow visitor attraction with picnic areas and access to scenic countryside.
Extensive nearby trails suit walking, hiking and enjoying the mountain landscape.
Nearby Bray provides supermarkets, independent shops, restaurants, services and larger retail choice.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Community football club providing local sporting activity for children and adults.
Local Gaelic games organisation supporting community participation and youth development.
Venue for local activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Major local employer and visitor destination with gardens, hospitality and events.
Small-scale businesses give the village its welcoming, everyday community atmosphere.
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