$2,398,956

Dunboy, Burnaby Road, The Burnaby, Greystones, Co. Wicklow – A63 N125 Approx. 0.22 ha – 0.54 acres A superb Edwardian house in an unrivaled position beside the center of the thriving coastal town of Greystones. The well laid out and spacious accommodation retains many period features and the positioning of the house in its 0.5 acres site allows plenty of scope for extension if required. Dunboy was built in 1904 for the Sullivan family from Castletownbere and gets its name from a coastal castle in the area. We gather a Ms Peggy Sullivan was living in the house in the 1960’s and had a lady for companions and often used to attend the Gaiety theater, conveniently traveling by train to the city centre. Having no family to bequeath the house, it was left to a friend she often attended the theater with. The family then sold to current vendors in the 1980’s resulting in this only being the second time since construction that the house has come to market. The Burnaby Elizabeth Hawkins-Whitshed was born in 1860 and could claim kinship with the European aristocracy and royalty with her Irish relations, including Charles Stewart Parnell. After the death of her father in 1871 she inherited Killincarrick house and land amounting to approximately 2,000 acres. Whilst still a teenager, whilst in London she met and married Captain Fred Burnaby. Ever since she inherited the Killincarrick estate, there had been discussion on the possibility of developing it for housing and as early as 1889 it was rumored that the owners had decided that they should open a portion of the Burnaby estate “commanding splendid sea and mountain views for building terraces and villas and that several handsome roadways will immediate commence”. Construction of houses on the Burnaby estate began around 1900 with Dunboy noted it had been built in 1904. THE PROPERTY This is a rare opportunity to acquire a handsome spacious five-bedroom home which has been meticulously maintained by its current owners for the past 40 years. Dunboy is an elegant double-fronted period residence extending to approximately 3,270sq.ft / 303sq m (excluding garage). Garage extends to approx. 400 sq.ft (37 sqm) Built c 1904, Dunboy is a most impressive period property and a wonderful example of the architecture of its era. The property enjoys elegantly proportioned reception rooms and retains many distinctive features, including cornices, stained glass windows, and fireplaces with colourful tile insert surrounds. Set back from Burnaby Road, the front of the property is approached via granite pillars and a gravelled driveway, which leads to a garage. A pedestrian gate and pathway lead to the rear garden and terrace. The property is approached via steps to a veranda with lovely views looking towards Burnaby Park and the sea beyond ACCOMMODATION Upon entering the property, via a porch and stain glass hall door, you are immediately struck by its elegance and its tranquil ambience and charm. The light filled entrance hall with feature white surround fireplace, exudes character. The sweeping timber staircase leads to the first-floor landing with a large stain glass window which overlooks the large open entrance hallway. To the right is a drawing room with a fireplace; this gracious reception room boasts dual-aspect windows with box bay built-in seating overlooking the front garden, which enjoys the morning sun. To the left there is a formal dining room with fireplace and box bay window enjoying views of the front garden. There is a butler’s pantry off the dining room which leads to the L shaped country style kitchen / breakfast room with feature AGA and access to the south facing gardens. A cosy sitting room overlooking the rear garden and guest wc complete the accommodation at ground floor level. The stairs lead to the first floor where there are five well-proportioned bedrooms, the primary bedroom has a good-sized bathroom en-suite. There is a dressing room which is laid out as a study located off the second bedroom. There is also a good size family bathroom and hot-press off the main upstairs landing. THE GROUNDS The property is perfectly positioned on c 0.54 acre of private landscaped garden which has rear access via a private lane off Whitshed Road. Superbly maintained by its current owner, the garden enjoys a south westerly aspect allowing for all day sunshine and boast an eclectic array of plans, shrubs and Specimen trees. The property benefits from a side access from both sides. The front forecourt provides ample secure parking for up to 4 cars. Dunboy is a truly delightful family home which will appeal to the most discerning of purchaser seeking a family home exuding old charm and ambience in a quiet and peaceful setting on one of Greystones’s most sought-after roads OUTBUILDINGS The kitchen opens to a private enclosed courtyard with two stores, boiler house, wc, and access to a spacious garage. Features Exceptional double fronted Edwardian style residence Wonderful period features throughout including stain glass windows Gracious well-proportioned accommodation extending to 3,270 sq.ft /(303sq.m Garage extends to approx. 400 sq.ft (37 sqm) Delightful gardens with rear access. Five well-proportioned bedrooms, four reception rooms Delightful private south-west facing rear garden extending to approx. 0.54 acre Prime residential location on Burnaby Road overlooking Burnaby Park and close to excellent schools and public transport Highly convenient location within minutes to Greystones village, the seafront including DART Oil fired central heating. Security alarm Generous off-street parking for several cars BER E1

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• Bedrooms: 0
• Full Bathrooms: 0
• Partial Bathrooms: 0
• Property Type: Single Family
• Home size: 3,261 ft² / 302.95 m²
• MLS: 2024-Dunboy
• Web ID: 3ANBCN
• Status: Active

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