Heronford Cottage
Heronford Lane
Ballycorus Road
Shankill
Dublin 18
D18 Y544

This historic cottage dates back over 100 years with additions added to make it a family home in the early 1960’s. Approached by a shared gravel driveway, this appealing home is nestled on the hillside overlooking the circa 6 acres of land that surround the property and run all the way to the river. The cottage is laid out over one level coming through a large porch into an inviting warm kitchen/breakfast room to the front of the property with original beamed ceilings, this leads off to a utility room and shower room. The third bedroom is a generous double with a mezzanine level and access to the garden. To the rear of the cottage is a large primary bedroom and bathroom. On the southerly side is a second bedroom, dining room with French doors to garden and a cosy living room with open fire. A great balance of accommodation all in keeping with the period.

GARDEN
Set on circa 6 acres/2.42 hectares of lush rolling fields. The gated gravel drive to the front of the property allows for generous off-street parking as well as a garage. Accessed from the dining room there is a wonderful south facing cottage garden with gravelled pathways, surrounded by hedging and well stocked with herbaceous borders such as pheasant tail grass and angle fishing rod grass. There are many perfumed blooms such as lilac, lily of the valley, roses, clematis, and a large magnolia tree as well as a wildflower bed. There is a large fig tree that bears lots of fruit as well as rhubarb. All this with wonderful sunshine from early morning to late evening.

Coming through either a vehicular gate at the front of the property or through a small gate from the garden one enters the two large fields to the rear of the house. The first field runs down to the river below the property and has a natural forming pond on the lower end of the field. At the top of the hill is a donkey stable and is surrounded by mixed hedging that mark the boundary. There is a water well located on this part of the land but si not in use. Through the next gate is the top field. This large field allows for 5 stables, a feed room, hen house, tractor shed, hay shed and shaving shed. There is a 16 x 35 foot turning out paddock and lots of grass area – currently occupied by friendly neighbouring cattle!

LOCATION
The property enjoys seclusion whilst still being within convenient access to the M50 at Carrickmines and N.11 for easy commuting with St. Stephens Green only 8 miles away. It is adjacent to all amenities, churches and renowned schools and yet oozes countryside appeal and privacy. This is a wonderful location in which to live and rear a family with local horse riding, stunning walks and only a short distance to pubs, restaurants and shopping in Kilternan, Enniskerry, The Park retail shopping Carrickmines, Stepaside village and Dundrum Town Centre. The Luas in Bridesglen is within easy reach and exceptional schools nearby include St. Anne’s and Rathmichael primary schools, St Gerard's Bray, Loreto Foxrock, and Wesley College Dundrum. Stepaside driving range is close by with renowned courses at Powerscourt & on the Ballyman road Enniskerry within striking distance. Rarely does a house as special as this come to the market. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this outstanding home.

FEATURES
• Character filled period home
• Great balance of reception and bedroom accommodation
• Potential to extend subject to p.p.
• Circa 6 acres/2.42 hectares of land
• Numerous outbuildings and stables
• Turnout paddock
• River boundary and natural pond
• Cottage garden
• Detached garage
SERVICES
• Oil fired central heating
• Mains water (there is a well on the land)
• Septic tank (located in small, fenced area to the rear of garage)

Porch  A welcoming entrance porch with window overlooking the driveway. Leading through to…
Kitchen/Breakfast Room  A charming dual aspect room with cork tiled floor and a range of wall and floor units. There is room for a large dining table.
Utility Room  This space houses a utility cupboard, storage and a beautiful stained-glass window of a heron to the front of the property.
Shower Room  Incorporating a tiled corner power shower, W.C and pedestal wash hand basin. Access to the shelved hot press is from here.
Bedroom 3  A large double room with window to the front of the property. This room also has a spiral staircase that leads to a mezzanine level with roof light, window, and door to the rear garden. This space is currently set up as a seating area.
Dining Room  A bright space with wood flooring and French doors to the garden. A door through to…
Living Room  A large but cosy room with feature marble open fireplace with wooden mantle, ceiling coving and centre rose and windows overlooking the cottage garden.
Bedroom 2  A generous single room with window overlooking the garden.
Back Hall  With door to rear garden and covered porch area.
Bathroom  A good family bathroom with timber floor and part tiled walls incorporating a W.C, wash hand basin, bath with power shower and separate corner power shower unit.
Bedroom 1  A large double room with picture window looking over the cottage garden and down towards the river with laminate flooring.

BER: E2
BER Number: 116785981
Energy Performance Indicator: 346.27 kWh/m²/yr

Shankill is a suburb of Dublin, situated close to the border with County Wicklow. The centre of Shankill Village today consists primarily of a main street with cafés and retail outlets. To the north of Shankill is Killiney and to the south is Bray town. There are several antiquities in the area, including ruined churches and standing stones. Brady's of Shankill is the main pub/restaurant/off-licence complex in the village. Shankill is also served by convenience stores, take-away restaurants and bookmakers, as well as many other shops and services, located in Shankill Shopping Centre.