Description
Craglands is a truly impressive detached Edwardian home with tremendous potential to be tastefully transformed into a modern home whilst retaining it's original character, charm, and Period features. Positioned on a large private secluded corner site of 0.24HA / 0.6 acres approx. in the heart of the prestigious Burnaby Estate, within easy reach of the seafront, beaches, Greystones Golf Club, town centre and DART station.
Dating back to around 1903 Craglands features in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. While in need of refurbishment, Craglands retains its wonderful original
character, charm, and period features. The interior offers a blend of bright, elegant reception rooms, cosy family areas and spacious bedroom accommodation. Notable
features include high ceilings, intricate plasterwork, fireplaces, large multi-pane windows and a wealth of other architectural details that make this home truly special. The property is set within beautifully proportioned gardens, making it an exceptional residence in a highly sought-after location.
The spacious accommodation spanning approximately 260.8 sq.m (2,807 sq.ft), briefly includes an entrance hall leading to a family room with access to a sun terrace, bay windowed dual aspect living room, formal dining room which has been reconfigured into a downstairs bedroom (6) with shower room en suite, kitchen breakfast room and utility
room. Upstairs, there is a bright landing with feature roof light, main bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, four additional bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The delightful sun terrace overlooks the original grass tennis court, making it a superb outdoor entertaining and relaxation space. The charming gardens are surrounded and
interspersed with mature trees, shrubbery and hedging, screening the property fully from the road. Uniquely, the property has three vehicular access points: one from Portland
Road North at the front and two from Hawkins Lane—one leading to the detached garage and the other a pedestrian gate to the rear of the house. These multiple entry points not
only enhance convenience but also lend themselves to flexible living arrangements, such as multigenerational use, a home office with private access, or even potential for further
development, subject to the necessary permissions. The property also has the benefit of a lapsed planning permission for the construction of a detached house of 287 sq.m (3,089
sq.ft) on 0.14 hectares (0.3 acres) of its garden (Ref. 07/247 Wicklow County Council).
Craglands is described in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage as a “Detached multiple-bay two-storey Domestic Revival style house, built c.1900. The building is roughly L-plan with typically asymmetrical elevations, that to the east having a slightly Tudoresque appearance. The façade is largely finished in unpainted roughcast with a large section of the north elevation in brick, and mock timber framing to the north-facing gable. The tiled gable-ended pitched roof has decorative ridge tiles and an overhang with exposed rafter
ends and plain bargeboards. There are two tall chimneystacks, one in brick, one rendered.
The entrance is to the north elevation and consists of a replacement glazed timber door set within a large segmental-headed porch recess. The windows are of various sizes but
all are flat-headed and mainly have timber casement frames, however some of those to the Tudoresque east elevation have granite mullions and transoms. There is a five-sided
flat-roofed bay window to this elevation also. Part cast-iron, part uPVC rainwater goods.
The house is set at the side of a secluded partly tree-lined suburban street but is surrounded by a relatively large garden enclosed by a hedge. To the north side of thegarden is a timber carriage gateway. Memorable Domestic Revival house with slightly unusual Tudoresque east elevation. A fine, well preserved example of the genre”.
The Burnaby Estate - redolent of the 1890's Edwardian era - offers the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. Just a short stroll to the sea, which is central to life in
Greystones, with a new harbour complex boasting a marina and clubs for sailing, kayaking, angling etc. Greystones has an enviable variety of sports amenities to choose
from including rugby, soccer, GAA, and of course golf. Shoreline Leisure Centre, winner of Ireland's Best Leisure Centre 2015, has a swimming pool, gym and various other facilities.
The local schools are highly regarded, with excellent primary and secondary schools both within the town and nearby. Greystones is within 30km of Dublin City and is served by the
L1, L2, L3, X1 and X2 bus routes.
Craglands offers an outstanding opportunity to create a modern spacious home of character in one of Greystones' most coveted locations. Viewing is highly recommended. Accommodation
Entrance Porch -
Unique concave entrance porch with a feature brick arch.
Entrance Hall - 3.12m x 3.88m
The beautiful decorative ceiling cornicing is immediatelyevident upon entering the hall. Steps lead down through an archway intothe bright and sunny family room.
Family Room - 4.61m x 3.58m
Easterly facing overlooking the lawned gardenand sun terrace through a multi-panel patio door and side screens. An Inglenook Archway provides a cozy setting for making the most of this wonderful view and sunshine, especially when the glass door is openedonto the sun terrace.
Drawing Room - 6.97m x 5.42m
Upon entering the eye is immediatelydrawn to the gracious proportions and the magnificent dual aspect multi-panelled bay windows which allow natural light to flood the roomThe feature fireplace has a carved timbermantle with marble inset and hearth. This is the perfect room for elegant entertaining or relaxing in comfort.
Dining Room / Bedroom 6 - 4.58m x 5.55m
Fine dining will not be an issue in this graciouslyproportioned room which benefits from dual aspect windows overlooking the gardensEn suite wet room shower with wc and wash ahnd basin.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 3.88m x 6.34m
The spacious kitchen/breakfast room has acomprehensive range of fitted oak floor and eye level units with generouswork surface space. Other features include double stainless steel sinks anddrainer and provisions for a cooker and dishwasher. The kitchen table canbe conveniently nestled under a feature arch ensuring space and comfortwhilst dining. The kitchen also has direct access to the service lobbythrough to the dining room, a larder/utility room and side door.
Utility/Larder Room - 2.92m x 3.05m
This convenient room located off the kitchenincorporates the central heating boiler and provision for a washing machineand tumble dryer. There is also an external door leading out to the walledside yard.
Cloakroom - 2.34m x 1.49m
Incorporates a WHB and separate WC along with space tohang coats.
Landing -
A spacious landing which benefits from a large roof light andstorage closet.
Master Bedroom - 4.60m x 5.53m
Situated to the rear of the property the masterbedroom has dual aspect windows and boasts views of the sea. This well proportionedroom has ample built-in wardrobe space and access:
Ensuite - 2.14m x 3.33m
Twin WHBs, WC, bath and a door leading out to the landing.
Bedroom 2 - 2.22m x 3.61m
Overlooking the garden this cozy single bedroom has anexposed natural timber floor, cast iron fireplace and WHB.
Bedroom 3 - 5.53m x 4.68m
Situated to the front of the property but with dual aspectwindows which boast views of the sea, this is a very generouslyproportioned bright room which has an exposed natural timber floor, WHBand closet.
Bedroom 4 - 4.41m x 2.73m
A double room located to the front with dual aspect windows,a decorative cast iron fireplace, WHB and walk in storage closet.
Bedroom 5 - 3.41m x 4.26m
Large single room with a fitted cupboard.
Bathroom - 2.91m x 3.25m
The family bathroom comprises WC, WHB, bath with overheadshower, linen press and hot press.
Garden -
The property stands on c. 0.24 HA/0.6 acres of elegant gardens within asylvan setting. Mature trees, shrubbery and hedging screen the propertyfrom the road making the gardens totally secluded and private. Thebeautiful sun terrace, situated to the east of the house and perfect foroutdoor entertaining and living, overlooks a terraced lawn in lovely peacefulsetting.
Features
- Large dual frontage site of 0.24 HA/0.6 acres approx.
- Gracious elegantly proportioned accommodation
- Retaining many original Period features
- Wonderful sun orientated side and rear gardens
- Three vehicular access points from the front and the rear of the property
- Close to all local amenities
- Prestigious setting in exclusive residential location
- Potential to modernize and personalize
- Now expired Planning permission for addition residence in the grounds
BER Details
BER: G
BER No: 107846016
Energy Performance Indicator: 467.6 Negotiator
A63 NA48 
