Ithaca, Golden Hill Blessington, County Wicklow , W91 Y0T3

REA MURPHY HAVE PLACED THIS PROPERTY ON RESERVE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. VIEWINGS SUSPENDED UNTIL 1ST OF DECEMBER 2023.

ITHACA – a beautiful island off the coast of Greece renowned for its lush green nature and its strong botanical influences.  Very similar to ITHACA at Golden Hill, Manor Kilbride – a mature family home sitting amidst lush green surroundings with strong botanical influences.

The residence stands on an acre of ground. The residence was constructed in 1972 and the current owners have lived there since then.  The gardens have been strategically developed as a labour of love for the Owners – a keen interest in shrubbery and trees has formed the garden design, bringing Irish Native trees to mingle with some truly exotic botanical species from various parts of the world.

The property is very well protected from the local public road and Golden Hill is a sought-after location within 2Km of Manor Kilbride village.  A mature community of one-off housing in a beautifully rural location within minutes’ drive from West Dublin and Blessington Town - ideal for rural walks and outdoor activities.

Approached over gravelled driveway and a large parking area, the Residence offers spacious reception rooms and 4 Bedrooms complimented with Bathroom and En Suite.  The impressive front lounge is huge, but it works very well as the main hub of the property.  The Dining room links nicely to the rear conservatory from which one enjoys the true beauty of the rear gardens.   Outside one has a choice of where to go depending on the time of day, the lawn areas are subdivided with the expansive range of shrubbery, but the seating area beside the Paperbark Maple is a particularly favourite spot.  The water-lily pond is a feature at the garden inner sanctum – notice the wedding cake tree close to the Chilean lantern tree between the English Oaks.   To the front, the Parrotia (ironwood tree) is the star of the show - an endangered species of tree from afar, which is a joy to observe.

ITHACA offers a rare opportunity to purchase a complete garden with a solid family home. Inspection is strongly recommended. 

ACCOMMODATION:

Entrance Hall

Lounge:    A step back in time with the room proportions and window size.  Beautiful vista towards the front gardens. Tongue and Groove timber lined ceiling of the day.  Feature open fireplace. Double doors to the Dining room.  Maple timber flooring.

Dining Room:   Maple timber flooring. Sliding doors to the conservatory area.  Connecting door to the Kitchen.  Double doors to the Lounge.

Kitchen:          Fitted with floor and eye-level units.  Picture window with views of the gardens. Tiled flooring.

Utility room:    A practical compliment to the Kitchen.  Fitted storage units and sink.  Fully plumbed in.  Door to the rear gardens.

Conservatory:   An addition to the original structure. Planning exempt.   Enjoyable all year round overlooking the very established gardens.

Bedroom 1:    Formally the 4th Bedroom, now a busy office.  Single Bedroom or an ideal working from home office.

Bedroom 2:    Double Bedroom to the front.  Timber flooring.

Bedroom 3:    Large double Bedroom with Dressing room and En Suite.  Timber flooring.  

Dressing room: An idyllic space to complement the Master Bedroom.  Ample storage and dressing space.

En Suite:        Fitted with Shower cubicle, WHB and Toilet.

Bedroom 4:    Double Bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a Shower cubicle.

Bathroom:     Beautifully finished with traditional wainscoting to the walls.  Fitted with Bath, Toilet and WHB.

The residence is fashionably dated with decoration styles of yesteryear. The charm of the property oozes from its very fabric, and the residence will enjoy a renaissance under new ownership, with the westerly aspect being fully exploited for roof lights complimented with lighter coloured decoration throughout.

OUTSIDE:

Front gardens:     Fully matured shrubbery and trees with a fully established front boundary ensuring total privacy.     Gravelled area for parking of many cars.

Garage:                Storage and boiler house.

Rear Gardens:    A wealth of mature shrubbery and fully grown trees sub-divide the lawns.   Secret dens and seating areas are dotted throughout – intriguing and enchanting simultaneously in equal measure.

The copse to the rear of the garden brings your own rain forest feeling, with interesting vegetation and a wide variety of birds.   

The pond filled with water lilies is a significant compliment to the overall botanical layout and all areas can be enjoyed from the very well-appointed, sun-washed, paved seating area surrounding the conservatory.

SERVICES:

Private sewerage system (original).  Private water supply.   Electricity.  Alarm system.    Oil fired central heating system.  Broadband.