5 Bedroom Detached house for Sale in Avoca, Wicklow - Robin`s Rest, Red Road, Ballygahan Lower, Avoca, Y14 KP93

The outstanding design and quality of this spacious and impeccable appointed bungalow shines through from the moment you step through the front door into the impressive entrance hall with it`s lofted ceiling, skylights, and chandeliers. Progressing through double oak doors into the main reception room which is equally impressive with its south facing wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling apex window, exposed beams and custom stone hearth. A matching hearth graces the large dining area which flows seamlessly into the spacious oak fitted kitchen with its marble flooring, polished stone counter tops, six ring gas range, American-style fridge-freezer and advanced water filtration system. An arched doorway leads to the enormous curved sunroom with windows facing South, East and West. All the main rooms have French doors opening to the south facing sun patio - making this property ideal for large Summer parties and barbecues.

Viewing by appointment.

Robin`s Rest is a large bungalow set on just over an acre of land within easy and safe walking distance of the pretty village of Avoca. It is a sun lovers paradise with a large south facing sun patio, an adjacent sun deck, a semi-circular sunroom and a dramatic south facing apex window to the main living area. It is ideal for entertaining with four sets of French doors leading from all the main living areas to the patio, creating a natural connectivity for lots of circulating guests. There is abundant parking for 20+ cars.

As you enter through the electric gates off a private road you are met by a covered portico leading to an impressive entrance hall soaring to a double height vaulted ceiling over 6m high.Through oak double doors is the main living room with the stunning apex window straight in front of you opening to expansive countryside views, a lofted ceiling with exposed beams overhead, solid oak flooring with underfloor heating underfoot, and a feature custom built sandstone hearth with solid fuel stove,

To the right of the hearth a doorway opens to the large kitchen / dining room which is almost 12m long. This has a matching hearth, Italian travertine floor tiles (with underfloor heating) and triple aspect windows which include three kitchen windows and French doors opening from the dining area to the sun patio. The oak fitted kitchen - handmade by local craftsmen - has granite counter-tops, a 6 ring gas range, American style fridge-freezer and lots of storage space. The kitchen sink is located on a central island / breakfast bar making it a much more sociable space. Off the kitchen is the hot press with controls for both types of solar panels (PV & hot water).

Through an arch to the left of the kitchen is a small boot lobby leading to an impressive semi-circular sunroom with a lofted ceiling, exposed beams, and windows on all sides (including more French doors to the sun patio). To the right of the kitchen is a good sized utility room with the central vacuuming system, laundry area with counter top and sink, and an outside door.

A corridor runs 11m down the centre of the house forming a T with the entrance hall - on one end of which is a guest WC. Beside the entrance hall is another reception room accessed through double oak doors which was designed as a games room / playroom or formal dining room - but which is currently furnished as a 6th bedroom. A comms press contains controls for the sound system, high speed fibre broadband, internal cabling and the CCTV security system.

Leading off the corridor on the opposite side of the hall are the bedroom and bathroom spaces. First up is bedroom 5 - a double bedroom with a window to the front. Next is the family bathroom which is exquisitely fitted with Italian fixtures and fittings including dark marble floor and wall tiling, fitted with a floating WC with hidden cistern, a floating WHB with vanity mirror, a free-standing floating bathtub with teak surround, and a corner shower. At the end of the corridor is an impressive and spacious master bedroom with oak flooring, a fully fitted oak walk-in-wardrobe, an ensuite with textured grey tiling, and French doors opening to a sun deck. Three more double bedrooms, including a second bedroom with ensuite, complete the internal accommodation.

There are plans for converting the upstairs to more living space, but this has never been done as the current owners don`t need that much extra space.

Outside there is a detached garage which is currently in use as a private gym, home office and shower room. There is also a separate wooden chalet which is used as a pilates studio.

On the property, to the west of the house - linked by a pedestrian gate - is a large walled and paved yard with wide double gates to the road, extending to 0.2 acres (140ft x 50ft) which currently is in use for overflow parking. This provides plenty of space for a motor home, boat or other motor accessories. It could be used as a specialist play area or a work base or separate granny flat subject to planning.

Robin`s Rest was very well built in 2006 to an exceptionally high standard with a top specification finish by a highly respected local builder. It is in excellent structural condition, and is beautifully presented.

Specifications include:
Extensive double-glazing flooding this property with abundant natural light
4 x French doors to sun patio
Uninterrupted all-day sunshine on the back of the house
Expansive countryside views
High lofted ceilings with exposed beams in main reception rooms
Custom built sandstone hearths in living room and dining area
Solid fuel stoves in both hearths
Underfloor heating throughout
Solar hot water panels
Solid oak internal doors and architraves
Solid oak flooring
Solid oak fitted kitchen
Granite counter tops
6 ring gas range
American style fridge-freezer
Kitchen island with breakfast bar
Italian Travertine kitchen floor tiling
Italian marble tiling in main bathroom
High quality white bathroom fixtures
Central vacuuming system
Central sound system with Bose speakers in all main rooms
High speed fibre broadband
CCTV security system
Potential for attic conversion to additional living space (SPP)
Detached garage containing home gym, home office and shower room
Wood chalet in use as a pilates studio
Mains water and electricity
Reverse osmosis water filter
Septic tank
Bottled gas

Large walled yard with independent access (formerly a builder`s yard)
Landscaped gardens
Small paddock
Dog pen
4 x outside taps

School buses stop outside the gate
On a private road serving approximately 20 properties
Drive-through coffee shop at the turn off from the R752
Footpath along the R752 to Avoca village (15 minutes walk)
Served by bus route 183 (5 buses daily)
4 minute drive to Avoca National School
10 minutes drive to the train station in Rathdrum
15 minutes drive to the supermarkets and Bridgewater Shopping Centre in Arklow
15 minutes drive to the nearest beach
40 minutes drive from the M50 Dublin ring road
1 hour drive from Dublin Airport and Dublin City
Aircoach from Arklow to Dublin Airport

Nearby attractions include Avoca Handweavers, The Meeting of The Waters (a beauty spot made famous by the song by Thomas Moore), Woodenbridge Golf Club, Avondale House, Botanic gardens in Kilmacurragh, Clogga Strand, Ennereilly Beach and Brittas Bay

Local activities include walking, cycling, mountain biking, horse riding, golfing, sea swimming, fishing, cinema

Freehold property with registered title which has been fully checked and signed off - greatly simplifying the conveyancing process

This is a high specification bungalow built to exacting standards. It is a truly delightful home from which to enjoy the beauty and beaches of County Wicklow - the garden of Ireland. Early viewing is highly recommended.

Directions
From Avoca village take the R752 north beside the river for 850m. Immediately after The CornerShop turn left up a private road. Robin`s Rest is the first house on your left, 400m from the junction. The entrance gate is on a side road to your left. As well as parking through the main gates in front of the house there is space for many more cars in the 0.2 acre yard through the second gate on the side road just past the main gate. This yard is also part of the property.

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Utilities
Electric: Unknown
Gas: Unknown
Water: Unknown
Sewerage: Unknown
Broadband: Unknown
Telephone: Unknown

Other Items
Heating: Under Floor Heating
Garden/Outside Space: Yes
Parking: Yes
Garage: Yes

Entrance hall - 6.05m (19'10") x 10.76m (35'4")
Double height lofted ceiling with two roof lights. Ceramic tile floor. Comms press with controls for CCTV, Sound system, fibre broadband etc..

Living room - 6.72m (22'1") x 5.72m (18'9")
Lofted ceiling with exposed beams. Large south facing apex window and two roof lights flooding this space with natural light. Feature natural stone hearth. Solid oak flooring. French doors open to a large paved sun patio ideal for entertaining.

Kitchen/Diuning room - 11.76m (38'7") x 5.63m (18'6")
Enormous space with a feature stone hearth on one end and a fully fitted kitchen on the other. Italian Travertine tile floor. French doors from the dining area open to sun patio - perfect for barbecues and al-fresco dining. The oak fitted kitchen has granite counter tops and comes fully equipped with a 6 ring gas range, American-style fridge-freezer and a great selection of wall and floor presses. The large island containing the kitchen sink, reverse osmosis filtered water tap, and a breakfast bar creates a more sociable space for kitchen chores. Dual aspect windows let in abundant natural light. Doors to utility room and sun lounge.

Utility Room - 3.92m (12'10") x 2.94m (9'8")
Tiled floor. Washing machine and dryer. Sink, presses and counter top. Hub for the centralized vacuuming system. Door to west side of house. Window.

Sun Lounge - 6.42m (21'1") x 5.75m (18'10")
Semi-circular shaped sun lounge with windows all round and lofted ceiling with exposed beams. French doors opening to the sun patio. Accessed through a lobby off the kitchen. Solid oak flooring.

Games Room / Bedroom 6 - 6.75m (22'2") x 4.56m (15'0")
Accessed by double doors the right of the entrance hall. Currently set up as a guest bedroom, but originally designed to be a formal dining room or games room. Oak flooring. Window to front.

Guest WC - 2.98m (9'9") x 1.32m (4'4")
Fully tiled. Frosted glass window. Accessed from corridor or from utility room.

Family Bathroom - 3.13m (10'3") x 2.95m (9'8")
Large family bathroom with high quality Italian fittings. Free standing bath tub. Separate shower. WC. WHB. Vanity mirror. Teak surrounds to bath tub and WHB. Heated towel rail. Frosted glass window. Fully tiled in dark Italian marble.

Master Bedroom - 5.33m (17'6") x 4.67m (15'4")
Ensuite and walk-in wardrobe. Dual aspect room with French doors to the sun deck. Oak double doors to the spacious walk-in-wardrobe (3.5m x 2.6m), fully fitted with storage on all three sides Door to ensuite. Solid oak flooring.

Ensuite - 1.86m (6'1") x 1.85m (6'1")
Fully tiled with attractive textured grey wall tiling and tiled floor. Shower cubicle. WC. WHB. Frosted glass window. Heated towel rail;.

Bedroom 2 - 4.64m (15'3") x 3.62m (11'11")
Large double bedroom. Oak flooring. Fitted wardrobes. Door to ensuite.

Ensuite - 1.86m (6'1") x 1.61m (5'3")
Shower cubicle, WC, WHB. Frosted glass window.

Bedroom 3 - 4.62m (15'2") x 4m (13'1")
Double bedroom. Recessed wardrobe. Oak flooring.

Bedroom 4 - 4m (13'1") x 3.1m (10'2")
Double bedroom. Recessed wardrobe. Oak flooring.

Bedroom 5 - 3.83m (12'7") x 3.4m (11'2")
Double Bedroom. Oak flooring.

OUTBUILDINGS

Garage - 6m (19'8") x 6m (19'8")
This is currentlycontains a home gym to the front and a shower room and home office to the rear. Roller doors to the front. Separate door to the home office.

Log Cabin - 3.85m (12'8") x 3.85m (12'8")
Double doors. Window. Currently in use as a pilates studio.

Paved Yard with independent access - 42.7m (140'1") x 15.25m (50'0")
On the west end of the property is a large paved yard with a full width double gate. It is surrounded by concrete walls, through which a pedestrian gate leads to the main house.


From Avoca village take the R752 north beside the river for 850m. Immediately after The CornerShop turn left up a private road. Robin`s Rest is the first house on your left, 400m from the junction. The entrance gate is on a side road to your left. As well as parking through the main gates in front of the house there is space for many more cars in the 0.2 acre yard through the second gate on the side road just past the main gate. This yard is also part of the property.