The Cottage, Raheenavine, Rathdrum, Wicklow

€449,000

Beds	4 beds
Price	€449,000
Property Type
Size	109 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-D2
Refreshed on	Oct 2, 2025
Eircode	A67 Y771
Group Name	O'Neill Flanagan Estate Agents
Sales License Number	0001326

Description

Stepping through the rustic gate, you're greeted by a picture-perfect whitewashed cottage exuding timeless character. This 4-bedroom detached cottage nestled on a generous 1-acre plot. Surrounded by mature trees & shrubs, this idyllic home provides the peace and privacy of country living while remaining within easy reach of local amenities. In a peaceful rural setting just minutes from the famous Meetings of the Waters, this charming 4- bedroom cottage offers the perfect blend of countryside tranquillity and convenience. In every direction, this home offers a tranquil escape, with its panoramic views, luxurious interior, and exquisite gardens making it a true haven in the heart of nature. The cottage sits on 1 acre of mature, well-maintained gardens, with paths leading to a private stream side BBQ area enclosed with mature trees and shrubs, vegetable garden including fruit orchard, a stone-lined pond framed by ornamental grasses and aquatic plants, attracting wildlife and adding a tranquil focal point. The outdoor spaces provide plenty of scope for seating areas, vegetable beds, or simply enjoying the tranquillity of the countryside. This gar-den is not only a visual delight but also a soulful outdoor space designed to nurture well-being, offering the perfect setting for yoga, meditation, or simply unwinding with nature. At the front, a lawn framed by rose bushes and flowering shrubs creates a picture-perfect approach. A gravel driveway runs alongside the home, offering ample parking and access to the rear. Outdoors, the expansive grounds provide endless possibilities, from relaxing under the trees on a summer’s day, to planting vegetable in the vegetable beds, or simply enjoying the peace and privacy of your own land. Carefully curated plants offer a sense of peace and serenity as you explore the garden, where patios are thoughtfully placed to enjoy the sun and the ever-changing views from sunrise to sunset. The cottage itself is warm and inviting, with four bedrooms providing comfortable accommodation, all enjoying garden views, while the main bathroom has been fitted with contemporary fixtures and a bright, airy finish. Step inside to a welcoming living area filled with natural light, thanks to the front-facing windows that frame views of the garden. With two living room spaces that are both centered around a charming stove’s, making it a cozy retreat. Each living spaces feature’s a cosy, traditional feel, with scope for modern upgrades to suit your own taste. Large windows capture the natural light and frame picturesque views of the Wicklow landscape. Located a short drive from Rathdrum village and the scenic Avonmore River at the Meetings of the Waters, the property is well-positioned for both everyday amenities and leisure. Nearby, you’ll find woodland walks, riverside trails, and some of the most beautiful scenery County Wicklow has to offer, while still being within easy reach of Dublin.

Accommodation

Porch Entrance: 2.119m x 1.541m From leaving the front gardens, you enter the porch area with a picture window, allowing you to continue enjoying the gardens from the interior. The floor is tiled and with the guest bathroom to your left and main entrance hallway to follow. Main Entrance Hallway: 0.972m x 4.345m Raised ceilings and recessed lighting, with timber laminate flooring – encouraging you to explore the remaining of the property. Guest Bathroom: 2.097m x 1.457m Located to the front of the property with a frosted window allowing for privacy. Tiled flooring and partially tiled walls, decorated in neutral tones. Triton T90sr shower with shower doors, WHB and WC. Sitting Room: 4.680m x 3.420m A light filled sitting room with a window to the front of the property overlooking the gardens. A wood burning stove nestled into the heart of the room, allowing those winter evenings to be filled with warmth. Bedroom One: 2.052m x 2.2583m Raised ceilings with a pendant light, decorated in calming tones with timber laminate flooring. A window to the side of the property. Could potentially used as an office is additional bedroom was not required. Bedroom Two: 2.606m x 2.398m Double bedroom with raised ceilings and a window to the side of the property. Light filled bed-room with ceiling pendant. Bedroom Three: 2.606m x 2.398m Currently used a lounge room, this bedroom includes a built-in closet with ample storage. Ceiling coving with a ceiling pendant light enhancing the raised ceilings and character which is found through the property. Window facing the rear of the property and overlooking the rear gardens. Bedroom Four: 4.515m x 2.9976m Step into the master bedroom and enjoy the cast iron fireplace, all when enjoying the peace of the countryside. The master bedroom is located to the front of the property with a window overlooking the front gardens. Main Bathroom Decorated in sand tones, with tiled flooring and tiling around the bath area, this bathroom is light filled with two windows allowing natural light to flood the area and still ensuring privacy is met with frosted glass windows. Recessed ceiling lighting. Bath including shower. WHB and WC. Dining/Sitting Room area: 3.592m x 4.866m Filled with light from the French double doors and enhancing views of the surrounding gardens and patio area. The Stanley stove along with the well-proportioned room is the perfect setting for hosting meals or quiet mornings with a coffee. The Stanley stove also includes a back boiler. Kitchen: 2.252m x 2.361m Located to the rear of the property, with a window enjoying views of the mountains and the sun setting as you prepare for this evening’s dinner. Flooring is lino and the backsplash is tiled. Kitchen is deep navy with built in hob and oven.

Features

Rear Garden Features • Ample space for outdoor activities • Each area offers its own charm & purpose • Vegetables patches • Mixer of ornamental and fruit tree’s • Stone lines pond • Private stream side BBQ area. • Block built storage shed with ESB connection A secret garden is located at “the cottage”, with every turn you take on this 1-acre plot, you find yourself in awe of the mature shrubs, mixer of fruit trees and hidden areas. Each section of the gardens has been carefully maintained throughout the years. Vegetable patches to allow you to explore the added benefits of organic vegetables and herbs. As you continue to explore the gardens you enjoy the silence of the countryside along with the peaceful sound of a stream located nearby. Services: • Well water • Septic tank • Oil Fired Central Heating, Duel Central Heating, along with Multi Fuel burning stove in the sitting room BER: D2 BER No: 118339381

BER Details

BER: D2 BER No.118339381 Energy Performance Indicator:263.57 kWh/m²/yr

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BER Details

BER: D2 BER No.118339381 Energy Performance Indicator:263.57 kWh/m²/yr