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Asking Price
€450,000 Sale Agreed
€450,000 Sale Agreed
2 beds
1 bath
122 sqm
2.25 Acres
Primrose Cottage
Scalp Road
Enniskerry
Wicklow
A98 HE09
Description
NOTE PLEASE
Septic tank for the property is not located within the boundary of the property - all offers must be prequalified with lender.
HISTORY
The original cottage that was built on this site dates to the 18th century. The base of this cottage can still be seen in the front garden around the box hedging. The current house that stands was built in 1910. Around this time the Doyle’s married into the Mc Donnell family and they lived in the house until the early 1960s. Most of the Mc Donnell family that lived in the house, emigrated to Chicago in the mid-50s. The property at that time was much bigger and part of a working farm up till the mid-50s. The fields in front of the house and around it was part of that farm.
The house was extended to in the 1940s and some further works were done at the back of the house in the early 1960s when the current owners grandmother took over the house. She ran a tearoom and a small shop at the cottage from the early 60s until 1983 The tea rooms then closed. One of her children lived in the property until they passed away recently.
Muhmad Ali stayed in the house in 1972. He was staying in the Kilternan hotel at the time, while he was here for a demo match in Dublin, when his car with his entourage broke down across the road. The lady of the house asked them in and they stayed the evening playing poker. While the tea rooms were open the cottage was also a B & B and had a few famous people stay in house in the 60s and 70s which can be seen in the guest book that is still in the property.
While the cottage never formally had a name, it was always called after the family’s name who was living there. Mc Donnell’s cottage, Palmer’s Cottage. But since the passing of the family living in the property the vendors have chosen to call it Primrose Cottage because the vendors late mother loved her garden and always had the Primroses out in early spring. We have continued that tradition and planted them out around the cottage this year and indeed have the name Primrose Cottage above the main door in Irish.
ACCOMODATION
Sun Porch: With views out over Carrickgollagan and the farmland that surrounds it.
Utility Room: With window to the rear garden and provision for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: An open bright space with vaulted ceilings and views over the countryside to the front of the property. There are a range of wall and floor units with provisions for a hob, oven and dishwasher. The hot press is in this space. There is room for a large dining table. Two steps up to…
Dining Room: With views over the rear garden and access to the back corridor.
Living Room: A large room with feature vaulted ceilings, cast iron open fireplace with granite hearth, window enjoying countryside views as well as looking on to Carrickgollagan. There is also a door to the front garden.
Bedroom 1: A generous double bedroom with great views and pitched ceilings.
Bathroom: A fully tiled suite incorporating a w.c. vanity unit with wash hand basin and bath with telephone shower.
Bedroom 2: A double room with views over the rear garden.
Office: A great work from home space with large window over looking the rear garden.
Storage Room: This room was originally the kitchen of a separate unit built on to the original property and still has a range of floor units and plumbing for a sink.
Boot Room: This room again part of the separate unit has a dual aspect over the front and side garden and double doors accessing the side garden.
GARDENS
Set on over 2.25acres/0.91hectares of sweeping gardens. Primrose Cottage is set back from The Scalp Road on an elevated site taking full advantage of the countryside views, views over Carrickgollagan. To the front the property there is a walled drive with off street parking for numerous cars. The patio to the front is the footprint of the original thatched cottage that stood on the site (a picture of which can be seen in the house) This is surrounded by mature hedging. To the side of the property is a courtyard that houses garden sheds and equipment. To the other side of the property a sweeping gravel pathway leads up a flower filled embankment to the main rear garden. This rear part of the garden rolls up the hillside to the tree line above and allows for the most spectacular views over Enniskerry and down towards Bray Head and Dublin Bay. The bonus of these gardens is located across the road from the main entrance to the property. A gated field of approx. 0.5acres with road frontage which would make for a wonderful vegetable garden, potential tennis court or may a kennel run.
LOCATION
Ideally located on The Scalp within easy walking distance to the small, picturesque village of Enniskerry while only a short drive to Dublin. Enniskerry offers a selection of boutique shops, restaurants, and cafes as well as renowned primary and secondary schools nearby. There’s a wonderful array of amenities including the Powerscourt Estate with its famous award-winning gardens and golf course. Equestrian and hill walking pursuits are in abundance with the proximity to the Wicklow Way, and there are wonderful woodland walks in the vicinity including Knocksink, and Crone.
There is easy access to the N11/M50 and the Luas Greenline at Bride’s Glen can be accessed in less than ten minutes by private transport. In addition, the 44 bus to Dublin City passes through the village along with the 185-feeder bus to Bray Dart Station. This is the perfect location for those wanting the countryside lifestyle yet within easy access to Dublin suburbia and the City Centre, only 14 miles away.
Septic tank for the property is not located within the boundary of the property - all offers must be prequalified with lender.
HISTORY
The original cottage that was built on this site dates to the 18th century. The base of this cottage can still be seen in the front garden around the box hedging. The current house that stands was built in 1910. Around this time the Doyle’s married into the Mc Donnell family and they lived in the house until the early 1960s. Most of the Mc Donnell family that lived in the house, emigrated to Chicago in the mid-50s. The property at that time was much bigger and part of a working farm up till the mid-50s. The fields in front of the house and around it was part of that farm.
The house was extended to in the 1940s and some further works were done at the back of the house in the early 1960s when the current owners grandmother took over the house. She ran a tearoom and a small shop at the cottage from the early 60s until 1983 The tea rooms then closed. One of her children lived in the property until they passed away recently.
Muhmad Ali stayed in the house in 1972. He was staying in the Kilternan hotel at the time, while he was here for a demo match in Dublin, when his car with his entourage broke down across the road. The lady of the house asked them in and they stayed the evening playing poker. While the tea rooms were open the cottage was also a B & B and had a few famous people stay in house in the 60s and 70s which can be seen in the guest book that is still in the property.
While the cottage never formally had a name, it was always called after the family’s name who was living there. Mc Donnell’s cottage, Palmer’s Cottage. But since the passing of the family living in the property the vendors have chosen to call it Primrose Cottage because the vendors late mother loved her garden and always had the Primroses out in early spring. We have continued that tradition and planted them out around the cottage this year and indeed have the name Primrose Cottage above the main door in Irish.
ACCOMODATION
Sun Porch: With views out over Carrickgollagan and the farmland that surrounds it.
Utility Room: With window to the rear garden and provision for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: An open bright space with vaulted ceilings and views over the countryside to the front of the property. There are a range of wall and floor units with provisions for a hob, oven and dishwasher. The hot press is in this space. There is room for a large dining table. Two steps up to…
Dining Room: With views over the rear garden and access to the back corridor.
Living Room: A large room with feature vaulted ceilings, cast iron open fireplace with granite hearth, window enjoying countryside views as well as looking on to Carrickgollagan. There is also a door to the front garden.
Bedroom 1: A generous double bedroom with great views and pitched ceilings.
Bathroom: A fully tiled suite incorporating a w.c. vanity unit with wash hand basin and bath with telephone shower.
Bedroom 2: A double room with views over the rear garden.
Office: A great work from home space with large window over looking the rear garden.
Storage Room: This room was originally the kitchen of a separate unit built on to the original property and still has a range of floor units and plumbing for a sink.
Boot Room: This room again part of the separate unit has a dual aspect over the front and side garden and double doors accessing the side garden.
GARDENS
Set on over 2.25acres/0.91hectares of sweeping gardens. Primrose Cottage is set back from The Scalp Road on an elevated site taking full advantage of the countryside views, views over Carrickgollagan. To the front the property there is a walled drive with off street parking for numerous cars. The patio to the front is the footprint of the original thatched cottage that stood on the site (a picture of which can be seen in the house) This is surrounded by mature hedging. To the side of the property is a courtyard that houses garden sheds and equipment. To the other side of the property a sweeping gravel pathway leads up a flower filled embankment to the main rear garden. This rear part of the garden rolls up the hillside to the tree line above and allows for the most spectacular views over Enniskerry and down towards Bray Head and Dublin Bay. The bonus of these gardens is located across the road from the main entrance to the property. A gated field of approx. 0.5acres with road frontage which would make for a wonderful vegetable garden, potential tennis court or may a kennel run.
LOCATION
Ideally located on The Scalp within easy walking distance to the small, picturesque village of Enniskerry while only a short drive to Dublin. Enniskerry offers a selection of boutique shops, restaurants, and cafes as well as renowned primary and secondary schools nearby. There’s a wonderful array of amenities including the Powerscourt Estate with its famous award-winning gardens and golf course. Equestrian and hill walking pursuits are in abundance with the proximity to the Wicklow Way, and there are wonderful woodland walks in the vicinity including Knocksink, and Crone.
There is easy access to the N11/M50 and the Luas Greenline at Bride’s Glen can be accessed in less than ten minutes by private transport. In addition, the 44 bus to Dublin City passes through the village along with the 185-feeder bus to Bray Dart Station. This is the perfect location for those wanting the countryside lifestyle yet within easy access to Dublin suburbia and the City Centre, only 14 miles away.
BER Information
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BER Number: 111068888
Energy Performance Indicator: 435.45
BER Number: 111068888
Energy Performance Indicator: 435.45
About the Area
Enniskerry is an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding countryside as well as the magnificent Powerscourt grounds. It features superb cafes and shops as well as a host of picture-postcard cottages and a charming village triangle. The clock tower in the centre of the village is also a very attractive feature. The Catholic Church circa 1843 by Patrick Byrne is one of the first gothic revival churches in Ireland. Lying in a beautiful glen of the Cookstown or Glencullen River, the wooded country around Enniskerry offers fine forest walks.
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