Brook House ballinacarrig lower, rathdrum, co. wicklow, a67 dk31 Brook House ballinacarrig lower, rathdrum, co. wicklow, a67 dk31 ENCHANTING PROPERTY IN SPECTACULAR ELEVATED RIVERSIDE SETTING For sale By Private Treaty ABOUT 2.0 ACRES / 0.8 HECTARES Accommodation Kitchen/Dining room w Living room w Sitting room w 3 bedrooms w En-suite w Family Bathroom w Utility room w Enclosed Veranda The Gardens Two treehouses, one overlooking the river Avonbeg w Stunning Landscaped Gardens w Granite dining area carved into the riverbank w Vehicular Granite Bridge and 2 rustic bridges over stream w Raised walkway along river Avonbeg w Trout fishing w Nature Reserve for Birdlife Location Ballinaclash 1 km w Wicklow town 21 km Dublin city 66 km w Dublin airport 90 km Savills Country 20 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 [email protected] + 353 (0) 1 663 4350 savills.ie Description Accommodation the GrounDs AnD GArDens Brook House is a truly unique property extending to 1,800 sq Brook House has spacious accommodation having been The gardens have over 300 metres of riverbank which provide ft in an elevated setting above the renowned River Avonbeg in creatively designed to include all adequate needs of an a truly magnificent sense of tranquillity coupled with the drama approximately 0.6 hectare (1.6 acres) of exceptionally beautiful individual, couple or young family who are looking for a unique of the rushing river. The gardens have been beautifully designed gardens with the river forming the border of the entire length of property, which provides peace and tranquillity yet close to and landscaped by the current owner and include fruit trees, one side of the gardens with ancient low river stone and granite many amenities and local towns. herbs and other medicinal plants as well outstanding specimens walls on the other. The floor area of 161 sq m / 1,800 sq ft includes a large well- of majestic spruce trees, rhododendrons, azaleas, yew trees, The gardens are entered via a granite cobblestoned driveway equipped kitchen/dining/living room with Cotswold flagstones fir trees and many other native trees such as holly, alder, ash, via an impressive electronic gate flanked on either side by and wide oak French flooring which oak flooring extends to the rowan, hazel, spindle and oak trees. The bursts of colour, 2 imposing granite piers surmounted by elegant cast iron rest of the house apart from the bathrooms and utility room texture and scents are apparent throughout the gardens and lanterns. It leads to a lovely granite vehicular humpbacked which are fully tiled. Double patio doors lead from each room a diverse profusion of wildflowers which includes cornflowers, bridge surmounted by stunning glass candle style lanterns with directly onto the outside covered veranda which is fantastic flax, corn cockles, daisies, buttercups, scabious, Jacob’s ladder, wildflowers and other delightful native flowers and herbs inset for al fresco dining and relaxing which also has wall lights and campion, marguerites, poppies and scarlet pimpernel and many into the granite walls which forms the bridge; this leads along external double sockets for decorative lighting etc. The rustic- more which are a magnet for butterflies and bees which thrive a gravelled pathway to a parking area which features ancient style split-level kitchen/dining room has the benefit of a snug throughout the gardens. majestic tall spruce trees. The main body of the house - the with panoramic views over the River Avonbeg and the protected There is a fantastic wildlife ‘corridor’ on the opposite riverbank front and side - is constructed of granite whilst the rear and native woodland across the river which lends an air of total and which is protected, a key reason why the gardens of Brook remaining side walls are constructed of reclaimed redbrick under absolute privacy whilst also being able to observe the incredible House are a such a wildlife haven as too are the gardens a pitched Blue Bangor slate roof. birdlife that throngs this absolute natural paradise. The vaulted which have been planted especially to nurture precious birdlife, A major element of the property is its location offering absolute ceilings feature exposed beams inset with LED lighting and large butterflies, bees and wildflowers. The birdlife is profuse and seclusion yet linked approximately 3km by car to the village of chandeliers in each of these living areas. The kitchen features flourishing. Birds flit to and from the gardens from the opposite Rathdrum and 5km to Avoca, close to the golden beaches of a Rangemaster double oven stove with halogen hob and an riverbank to the gardens each day. The gardens are also a Brittas Bay and less than 10 minutes’ drive to the train station inset microwave oven with hand painted kitchen backsplash magnet for other wildlife along the riverbank such as otters, at nearby Rathdum with direct links to Dublin. The M11 is 20 tiles. The sitting room features a vaulted ceiling with candelabra trout, kingfishers, grey wagtails, dippers and herons. minutes’ drive and Rosslare ferry port is just over one hours’ chandelier and recessed LED lights also. The bathroom There is a tool shed, detached garage, large metal store and 2 drive from the property. features a large cast-iron bath and large walk-in shower cubicle well-lit treehouses, one of which has a little terrace which has whilst the en-suite features a walk-in shower also. Two of the There is also an adjoining riverside sheltered meadow which magnificent views of the river. bedrooms feature double patio doors leading directly to the extends to approximately 1.6 hectares (4.0 acres) which can be One part of the riverbank includes a little beach and bathing veranda and rear patio whilst one of them also has its own little sold through separate negotiation at an additional asking price. area which is a real bonus to riverside living. terrace with raised flowerbeds either side with steps leading directly into the rear patio and the river beyond. history Please note that the selling agents have not checked the services and any purchaser should satisfy themselves with the Brook House is on the site of the old blacksmith’s which dated availability and adequacy of all services. from 1838. The original entrance remains and is flanked on either side by 4 ancient spruce trees. Further along Mill Road there are the ancient ruins of Avonbeg Mill which was once a cLosinG DAte hive of industry in the 18th & 19th century. Alongside the mill A closing date for best offers may be fixed and prospective was the blacksmith’s which was mentioned in John Millington purchasers are asked to register their interest with the selling Synge’s comedy play, ‘The Tinker’s Wedding’ which was agents following inspection. The sellers reserve the right to created and performed in 1905. exchange a Contract for the sale of any part of the subjects of The Uncrowned King of Ireland Charles Stewart Parnell’s sale ahead of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to birthplace is only a few miles away at Avondale House accept the highest or any offer. Rathdrum with its hundreds of acres of forestry walks. inAncial uArAntee Also, the Avonbeg River is one of the rivers that inspired the F G ancient renowned bard, Thomas Moore to write ‘The Last Rose All offers (regardless of the country of residence of the offering of Summer’ which is sung to this day. party) must be accompanied by a guarantee or suitable form of reference from a bank, which gives the sellers satisfaction that the purchaser has access to the funds required to complete the ocAtion menities L & A purchase at the offered price. Wicklow County is known as the ‘Garden of Ireland’, with a blend of fertile valley glens, picturesque mountains and sandy irections beaches. D From Dublin take the N11/M11 Motorway South. Exit at exit 16 There is the famous original Avoca Woollen Mills in nearby Avoca and head for R752 for Rathdrum. Stay on the R752 for about 15 which is a place to go for its award-winning foods, textiles and km until reaching the village of Rathdrum. Travel over the bridge gift shop. There are Michelin-Guide recommended restaurants in Rathdrum and continue on the R752 for a further 2 km. Take nearby including Bate’s in Rathdrum and Byrne & Wood’s in the right turn on to the R754 signposted for Ballinaclash. On Roundwood. There are also numerous pubs in County Wicklow entering the village of Ballinaclash, before the bridge on the including Jacob’s Well in Rathdrum and The Wicklow Heather in bend, take the left turn signposted for Meetings of the Waters Laragh. Golf can be enjoyed in nearby Woodenbridge Golf Club (L2144). Travel along the L2144 for approximately 900 metres and Brook Lodge Spa & Hotel in nearby Macreddin. and the property entrance will be on your right, accessed via Granite piers with lanterns and a wooden security gate. All Fixtures AnD FittinGs All items including furniture, light fittings, blinds, curtains and eircoDe garden statuary are expressly excluded but are available through A67 DK31 separate negotiation. viewinG Ber Strictly by appointment through Savills. BER: C1 BER No.: 102367299 contAct Energy Performance Indicator: 169.33 kWh/m2/yr Savills Country 20 Dawson Street tenure Dublin 2 Freehold +353 (0)1 663 4350 services [email protected] Main electricity, mains water, broadband, bio cycle effluent system, oil fired central heating, CCTV, alarm. Rathlin I. Malin Ballyliffen Culdaff FLoor plans Portsalon Greencastle A2 Carndonagh Ballycastle Moville Portstewart For Identification purposes only.