Description
Sherry FitzGerald O'Reilly welcome you to Rockwood, a 4 bedroomed dormer bungalow just outside the charming village of Manor Kilbride.
More than just a home - this is a place where a family have grown, laughed, and created lasting memories. This home was built with care by a devoted couple who lovingly shaped both the house and its magnificent gardens with family at its heart. Children have played under the beech trees, explored the winding garden paths, and enjoyed long summer evenings on the veranda, while parents and grandparents gathered for meals and celebrations in the light-filled rooms. It's a warm, comforting, and much-loved home, full of character and calm - an ideal setting to raise a family and continue its legacy of joy, care, and connection.
Accommodation
This spacious home 156m2 approximately is set on an elevated site with stunning, landscaped gardens and exceptional south and west facing views of the Lisheen Valley. Mature trees line the curved driveway leading to the ample parking area at the front of the house.
The recessed porch opens to an inviting entrance hall with oak flooring, leading to the light filled and generously proportioned open plan Living/Dining room, with two very large windows overlooking the gardens. West facing French doors lead onto a large veranda that runs the length of the house, with seating, dining and BBQ area and rose covered pergola walkway.
Off the Living/Dining room is the Kitchen, fitted with country style kitchen units, integrated appliances and tiled floor. It offers wonderful views from two large picture windows to the veranda and Golden Hill westwards and terraced garden with granite stone walls northwards.
Completing the accommodation on the ground floor are two generous double bedrooms, a Family bathroom and Guest WC.
The stairs and landing lead to both the master bedroom with built in wardrobe and to a large L-shaped room. This has most recently been split into a bedroom and separate home office. Offering remarkable flexibility to suit a wide range of lifestyles, it has also been used as a shared children's bedroom and as a self-contained living space. Both upstairs rooms contain wooden floorboards and feature a large picture windows providing excellent natural light.
On the first floor there is also access to two large attics that run the length of the house giving huge scope for additional dormer bedroom space and/or storage.
Development options for modernising the site and house have been designed by an architect and are available to view.
Gardens
The landscaped gardens are a true highlight of this home, over 50 years old and divided into various areas, mature trees (including a redwood) and shrub planting, smooth lawns, rose and flower beds, water feature and heather rockery. All are accessed and linked by terraced, granite walled pathways and patios.
Location
Just on the Dublin border with West Wicklow, this property is in an idyllic rural location, perfect for those seeking peaceful surroundings but coupled with convenient access to Dublin and business hubs. Rockwood is just a 10-minute walk to the local primary school, community hall, playground, church, coffee shop, walking track and GAA facilities.
The bus stop for the number 65 bus is a 5-minute drive and the Luas Park & Ride at Saggart just 15 minutes away. The N7 and M50 are easily accessible, while Naas is a 20-minute drive via Rathmore and Blessington is just 15 minutes away. Citywest, Rathcoole, Naas, and Blessington all offer a wide range of secondary schools, shops, eateries, pubs, and churches. Citywest Business Campus, Amazon HQ (Rathcoole), and Greenogue Industrial Estate are all close by. The area also boasts equestrian centres, golf clubs, Blessington Lakes for water sports, and numerous walking and cycling trails.
Accommodation in this superb home briefly comprises hallway, living/dining room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, guest wc, bathroom. Upstairs landing, two double bedrooms. Outside Integral wc and garage. Accommodation
Entrance Hallway - 9.37m x 1.88m
The welcoming hallway is laid with an oak floor. It includes a hotpress off, understairs storage and coat closet. With back door to patio.
Living/Diining Room - 7.44m x 4.35m
This is a wonderfully spacious, light filled room of dual aspect, with French doors to the veranda and views of the valley and hills beyond. It features a stone fireplace with striking copper hood.
Kitchen - 4.33m x 2.95m
The kitchen is of dual aspect overlooking the gardens. It is fitted with a large selection of oak cabinets and integrated appliances dishwasher, cooker, fridge and freezer.
Bathroom - 3.95m x 1.87m
The bathroom comprises wc, bidet, wash basin, bath and a separate shower unit with a pumped electric shower. All walls are tiled, and it has a wooden floor.
Guest WC - 1.9m x 0.81m
With a wooden floor and tiled wall, it includes a wash hand basin and wc..
Bedroom 1 - 4m x 3.96m
This is a bright, generous double bedroom of dual aspect. It benefits from a new oak laminate floor, built in wardrobe and both centre and wall lighting.
Bedroom 2 - 3.96 x 2.76m
This double bedroom has been laid with a new oak laminate floor. It includes a built-in wardrobe.
Landing - 3.35m x 1.68m
With carpet floor.
Bedroom 3 - 4.61m x 3.63m
A large double bedroom to front with built in wardrobe, wooden floor and top attic access
Bedroom 4 - 5.85m x 1.86m
L-Shape - 3.64m x 2.35m
This is a large L shaped room with two entrances. It has a wooden floor, a sink unit, eaves attic access and lovely views of the valley.
Outside -
Shower Room - 2.11m x 0.96m
The shower room is integral to the building with access from outside. It contains a wc, shower and a washing machine.
Garage - 6.5m x 3.24m
The block-built garage has an up and over door and houses the freezer and tumble dryer.
Well House - 1.8m x 1.8m
Installed in 2023 to house the new pump and certified well.
Gardens -
This property boasts extensive, mature gardens, meticulously developed over 50 years and set on varying levels. The gardens feature an abundance of trees, shrubs, and perennials, interconnected by gravel walkways and granite walls. There are patios on all sides to capture sunlight throughout the day. A spacious veranda, accessible from the living room, offers charming views of the Lisheen Valley, Golden Hill, rolling lawns, mature trees, and a clematis-draped pergola. A walkway leads to the rear, revealing another patio and a terrace abundant with ferns, blackberry bushes, and maple acers. The upper patio, to the right of the home, enjoys the evening sun, surrounded by lawn, cedar, buddleia, rose bushes, and a heather bed. These beautifully landscaped gardens offer a peaceful sanctuary with captivating views
Features
- Built circa 1970.
- Extends to 156m2 approximately of accommodation.
- Oil fired central heating .
- uPvc double glazed windows fitted 2022.
- Pump, well and well house fitted 2023.
- High speed broadband.
- Fitted alarm system.
- Development options for modernising the site and house have been designed by an architect and are available to view.
- Block built garage with electricity.
- Lots of parking.
- Outdoor sockets.
- Water collection tanks for the garden.
- 10-minute walk to the local school, church and community centre in Manor Kilbride.
- Just 10 minutes from Blessington and 20 minutes from Naas with lots of shops, retail parks, restaurants, secondary schools and leisure amenities.
- 15 min drive to Luas at Saggart.
- Quick access to the N81.
- Just 15 minutes from the picturesque Sally Gap.
BER Details
BER: D2
BER No: 117584961
Energy Performance Indicator: 280.23 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
W91 P2D2 
