Description
Coolagad Lodge is one of the finer contemporary homes we have been privileged to offer in recent times; completed in 2010, the four-bedroom property manages to combine sophisticated design concepts with technical detail such as geo-thermal heating while enjoying a maritime outlook conveniently on the R 761 Bray/ Windgates approach to Greystones. Displaying a sense of Rus-in-Urbe, the landscaped garden setting and sea views belie the fact that living here, one is within minutes' walk of neighbourhood retail at the Blacklion Centre, on a citybound and DART feeder bus route, and adjacent to three schools Templercarrig secondary, An Gaelscoil, and Educate Together primary level all the while savouring the birdsong and attributes of nature provided by the westerly backdrop of mature timber protecting Coolagad House on whose grounds this property is built, sharing the gated private avenue.
Marrying natural materials such as traditional stone-clad elevations with an interior complemented by beautiful walnut and oak floors demonstrates architectural ideas partly inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright which lend character to such a modern house; thoughtful treatment of solar gain and deep windows featuring combinations of sliding screen or tilt-and-turn terrace access give a tremendous sense of light and space witnessed by the principal rooms' dual aspect for instance the main bedroom suite's wrap-around corner windows catch the first glimpse of the morning sun in fact, each of the rooms along the easterly front elevation enjoy views out to sea; the main living room faces east and south; the dual-height sun lounge has a triple aspect; and the fine open-plan dining room/kitchen opens onto a south-westerly terrace which in summer is like a room-outside.
Practical everyday family attributes are well anticipated by a boot-room and large utility opening from a rear vehicular courtyard to access the custom Andrew Ryan integrated kitchen featuring an impressive range of cabinetry and double-oven Aga the heart of this home in so many ways. A portico-styled front porch welcomes one to step into the reception hall, from where double doors whose centre-line is cleverly aligned with the middle of the feature period-style open fireplace invite one to admire the main living room which in turn intercommunicates both with the sun lounge and dining room/kitchen. A second intimate living space provides a snug lounge with sea views in which to relax, while an inner hall accesses three downstairs bedrooms and features a hardwood crafted stairs to the first floor gallery landing off which the fourth bedroom suite together with a leisure/ studio space are complemented by a home-office neatly tucked away in the eaves area and interconnected with the comms-area off the luxuriously appointed c.7.5x5.1m home cinema/media room which completes the internal accommodation in style.
Outdoors, the keen hobbyist is well accommodated by a detached double garage and plant-room with a combined gross external built area of c.62.18 sq.m./ 669 sq. ft.
This is a wonderful place in which to live and raise a family; in addition to the immediately adjacent educational amenities the vibrant township of Greystones offers several more primary and secondary schools along with a strong sense of community and a choice of decent restaurants, cafes and hostelries to enjoy in conjunction with athletic sporting clubs offering G.A.A., football, rugby and tennis; an active sailing club and the harbour marina. Sea-swimming is a popular activity all year round, while some hardy folk also enjoy shore-angling. There are some great forestry and hill-walking routes nearby, while equestrian activities and golf clubs provide further leisure opportunities. Connectivity is excellent too, with a nearby Aircoach Direct stop in addition to train and bus routes, and proximity to the N11/M11/M50 corridor.
We confidently commend Coolagad Lodge to any discerning purchaser seeking a premium family residence of flair and style with a maritime outlook. Accommodation
Portico style entrance to: -
Outer porch -
With decorative tiled floor, sea views, and glass-shelved wall niche. Glazed double doors to:
Reception Hall -
With polished walnut floor and recessed downlights.
Lounge -
To the right off the hall; an intimate room with walnut floor, recessed downlights, and tilt/turn picture windows offering sea views and garden access.Glazed double doors lead from the hall to:
Living Room -
A generous room of dual aspect east and south where full height screen glazing lends access to the gardens and affords sea views. Polished walnut flooring, recessed downlights, and a period-style open fireplace give wonderful sense of light and space together with mellow character. Two sets of doors lead, respectively, to a sun lounge and the kitchen/diningroom.
Sun Lounge -
A triple-aspect dual-height space opening on all sides via screen doors to the garden terrace; recessed downlights; walnut flooring; four Velux rooflights combine to make this a favourite place to relax or entertain.
Family Diningroom/Kitchen -
With tiled floor and south-westerly corner window feature with glazed screen doors to an extensive paved terrace; recessed downlights. Andrew Ryan fitted kitchen featuring a central island with stainless steel sink and undercounter cabinets; breakfast counter with generous cupboard space; extensive Corian work surfaces with tiled splashback, ample power points, versatile range of floor and wall-level cupboards, glazed back-lit display cabinets. Integrated appliances include Liebherr fridge and freezer, housed microwave oven, and the heart of the room: an electric double-oven Aga cooker set in a tiled alcove beneath an overhead extractor hood.
Utility Room -
With tiled floor, recessed downlights, fitted wine rack, broom cupboard, integrated Bosch electric oven, stainless steel sink and drainer with tiled splashback.
Boot room/ rear hall -
With tiled floor and built-in cloaks cupboard.Returning to the reception hall, situated adjacent to the lounge door is a central galleried stairwell lobby with attractive oak and walnut floor, from whence rises an impressive oak crafted joinery stairs atop a discreet precast concrete base.
Guest Bathroom -
Fully tiled, with wash basin set in vanity locker, heated towel rail, W.C., bath, and separate shower. Wall mirror. Recessed downlights.A door leads to the bedroom corridor, where there is a step-in airing cupboard.
Principal Bedroom 1 -
With dual aspect north and east to catch the first of the morning sun; a corner picture window opens to the garden and affords a view out to sea. Recessed downlights. Fitted console/ dressing table.
Dressing Room -
With wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes and wall mirror.
Ensuite Bathroom -
With W.C, wash basin set above locker, circular wall mirror with vanity light, tiled floor and a combination of timber panelling and wall tiling, recessed downlights, heated towel rail. Bath with tiled surround, incorporating shower with curved glazed screen.
Bedroom 2 -
With dual aspect maritime outlook and tilt/turn windows accessing the garden. Oak floor. Recessed downlights. Built-in wardrobe.
Ensuite -
With tiled walls and floor, heated towel rail, recessed downlights, wall mirror, W.C, wash basin, shower with glazed screen.
Bedroom 3 -
Westerly aspect; oak floor, recessed downlights, built-in wardrobe.
Ensuite -
With tiled floor and walls, heated towel rail, W.C, wash basin, shower with glazed screen.
Upstairs -
off the gallery landing with vaulted apex ceiling and Velux downlighting:
Bedroom 4 -
Enjoying a westerly aspect enhanced by a southerly Velux rooflight; aged oak floor, extensive built-in wardrobes and wall to wall book shelving. Recessed downlights.
Ensuite -
With polished concrete floor finish, heated towel rail, half-height metro-tiled walls, Velux rooflight, W.C., wash basin, wall mirror, recessed downlights, bath with shower mixer tap.
Leisure Suite/ Reading Room -
With Velux rooflight, and a porthole window in the south elevation to the void over the sun lounge, and large glazed screen between this and the landing. “ Stira” folding ladder to roof space.
Shower Bathroom -
Fully tiled, with recessed downlights, Velux rooflight, W.C, wash basin, wall mirror, shower with glazed screen.
Home Cinema/ Media Room -
Luxuriously soundproofed with wall panelling, and surround sound. Velux rooflights, recessed downlighting; Comms room in eaves space, off, intercommunicating with:
Home office -
Also making good use of eaves space.
Features
- Contemporary Residence of architectural flair with sea views offering over 400 sq.m./ 4,300 sq.ft. living accommodation.
- Three generous reception with hardwood floors and picture windows.
- Andrew Ryan fitted custom kitchen/ dining room with Aga cooker.
- Four ensuite bedrooms; guest bathroom.
- Leisure suite and home cinema with comms room, shower room and office.
- Central Vax, integrated radio/sound; and AMX-operated Lutron lighting system.
- Geothermal heating and mechanical ventilation system.
- Alu-clad oak windows.
- Detached garage and plant-room.
- Walking distance local schools and shopping.
- About an acre of landscaped gardens.
- Outside:-
- Approached from the R761 Bray side of Greystones via a gated avenue shared with Coolagad House, the property enjoys professionally landscaped gardens of about an acre, set out in lawns and easily maintained borders, with a variety of specimen plants and flowering shrubs giving year-round colour. A tarmac driveway featuring a paved-edge circular approach to the front porch leads further past the residence to a courtyard by the boot-room door, and to the detached garage and plant-room block extending to c. 62.18 sq.m/ 669 sq.ft. gross external area. There is an aluminium-framed greenhouse in the rear garden, which enjoys a westerly aspect and where there not only is a wrap-around barbecue terrace with direct access from sun lounge and kitchen/diningroom, but a raised bank with a profusion of ground cover against an established boundary tree line.
- Services:- usual mains electricity and water laid on; geothermal heating; security/alarm system.
- Tenure: Freehold, with access from the public road by legal wayleave/right of way over Coolagad House' avenue.
BER Details
BER: B1
BER No: 115189904
Energy Performance Indicator: 96.52 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
A63 DN84 
