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Property Description 

Set in the Garden County's rolling hills, close to Powerscourt Waterfall, this achingly pretty country house offers over 577.75sq.m / 6,219sq.ft living space. Superbly proportioned rooms lend grace and elegance, with the principal orientation designed to maximise the panoramic views down the valley to the Sugarloaf Mountain and out over the Irish Sea. Lots of design features are incorporated - from the custom kitchen to stylish luxury bathroom suites - but, if first impressions really count, the reception hall with its dramatic staircase, gallery, and welcoming open fireplace set the tone for what follows.

Enniskerry is one of Ireland's most loved villages, situated in the foothills of the Wicklow mountains just 24km South of Dublin. Thanks to its great location at the gateway to County Wicklow, The Garden of Ireland, and its unique character Enniskerry is one of Ireland's most popular and well visited villages.

Enniskerry features superb tearooms, shops, guesthouses and hotels as well as a host of picture postcard cottages and a charming village triangle centred around its clock tower. Enniskerry boasts three superb golf courses and a variety of other leisure amenities including Powerscourt Estate which features beautiful gardens, shops and Ireland's highest waterfall.

Enniskerry has a rich Victorian heritage, which is one of the reasons it regularly attracts film and television crews seeking to capture both modern-day spirit and historical charm against a backdrop of stunning scenery.

Enniskerry is a great place to stay, with a wonderfully strong sense of community. The picturesque village boasts local neighbourhood shops, interesting art galleries and curios / antiques, and a DART shuttle service. Powerscourt Estate with its eclectic mix of retail galleries and Italianate gardens is at hand, as is the Ritz-Carlton Hotel; and Avoca Handweavers' Glencormac is within minutes' drive.

A dream location for hill-walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts, Enniskerry appeals also to those keen on country life, equestrian pursuits etc; with Roundwood Lakes a short drive away, and shore-angling off several nearby east coast beaches.

The rural backdrop and timeless views out to sea framed by the Sugarloaf mountains bely the level of amenity with convenient access to the N11 / M11 and M50; and country living in touch with suburban convenience. Nearby Avoca Handweavers at Kilmacanogue, Enniskerry Village, Delgany, Greystones and Bray lend huge choice for shopping or eating out; with golfers well catered for with renowned golf courses close at hand including Powerscourt, DunLaoghaire Golf Club at Ballyman, also Druids Glen Golf and Country Club.

Enniskerry offers a wonderful combination of peaceful village atmosphere and close proximity to Dublin city centre. It is well serviced by public transport, with several Dublin Bus services stopping in the village and the DART and Luas (Green Line) light rail services passing within 10 minutes drive of the village. Dublin Airport is only 45 minutes by car. The nearest large town is Bray, about 10 minutes by bus or car.

Dublin Bus
Timetables and route maps for Dublin bus services are available Route 44 and Route 185.

Luas
The Luas (Green Line) is only 10 minutes by car from Enniskerry, this takes you all the way to St. Stephens Green in the city centre.

DART
The DART goes through Bray, about a 10 minute drive from Enniskerry. You can take a 185 Dublin Bus route from Bray to Enniskerry.

Knockbawn House is a home stay for the discerning - a level of attention to detail in design and workmanship sets it apart. The open plan intercommunicating nature of the reception accommodation renders it ideal for entertaining as well as promoting family life on the grand scale!

A magnificent staircase from the reception hall sets the tone for what follows; a particular favourite of ours being the hexagonal drawingroom with its vaulted ceiling and panoramic windows.

Accommodation
GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALLWAY: 6.28m x 7.77m (20'6" x 25'6")
Gracious reception hallway with solid teak timber floor. Gallery stairwell to first floor level. Guest cloakroom fitted with wc & whb.

FRONT STUDY / LIBRARY: 4.25m x 5.46m (13'9" x 17'9")
With fitted bookshelves. Teak timber floor. Feature centre stone fireplace with ope to study and kitchen.

LARGE ATTRACTIVE CUSTOM KITCHEN: 4.25m x 8.27m (13'9" x 27'2")
With limestone tiled floor. Feature custom built solid wood fitted kitchen with an extensive range of wall and floor cupboards and storage drawers incorporating glazed front display cabinets and wine rack. Ample hardwood counter tops and power points. Tiled splashbacks. Double Belfast sink unit. Island breakfast counter with sink unit. Space for American fridge / freezer. 2 Neff dishwashers and microwave oven. Alcove fitted with gas / electric Range with double ovens. Mantle shelf over.

PANTRY: 1.65m x 2.24m (5'8" x 17'2")
Walk-in larder with wine rack.

BREAKFASTROOM: 5.71m x 3.81m (18'8" x 12'6")
Off the kitchen with hardwood doors to rear area.

DININGROOM: 4.22m x 5.27m (13'10" x 17'4")
Door to rear patio area. Hardwood floor. Ope to hallway.

BEDROOM 6: 4.22m x 3.91m (16'6" x 12'7")
With en-suite off, fitted with shower, wc & whb. Glazed shower cabinet. Tiled floor and walls.

GROUND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM / BOOT ROOM: 3.46m x 2.90m (11'4" x 9'6")
Plumbed for washing machine and dryer. Central vacuum system. Hot water cylinder. Door to rear yard.

STEPS TO LOWER GROUND FLOOR:

FAMILY ROOM / GAMES ROOM: 7.31m x 8.27m (23'9" x 27'2")
With feature open fireplace fitted with wood burning stove. Door to side garden.

UPPER FLOOR

DRAWINGROOM: 7.31m x 6.97m (24'0" x 22'8")
With feature open bow window. Fireplace with cut stone mantle piece. Slate hearth. Dog grate. Stair way leading to upper floor and principal bedroom suite. Door leading to raised sun deck balcony taking full advantage of the panoramic views.

UPSTAIRS
There are 5 more bedrooms off a gallery landing.

MASTER BEDROOM 1:
Principal bedroom suite incorporating en-suite bathroom and dressing room.
BEDROOM: 4.34m x 4.95m (14'2" x 16'2")
The well proportioned room has the benefit of wonderful views across the rolling countryside and French doors leading onto a private sun balcony / veranda.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 4.46m x 3.98m (14'6" x 13'1")
The en-suite is fitted with His n' Hers whb, wc and double shower unit.
DRESSINGROOM: 2.70m x 5.71m (8'9" x 18'7")

UTILITY / AIRING ROOM: 1.88m x 2.86m (6'2" x 9'4")

BEDROOM 2: 3.70m x 4.06m (12'1" x 13'3")
Built-in wardrobes with storage drawers

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 1.44m x 1.60m (4'9" x 5'3")
With tiled walls. Fitted with whb, wc. Power shower with glazed door. Extractor fan. Tiled floor.

BEDROOM 3: 4.34m x 3.40m (14'3" x 11'1")
Built-in wardrobes with storage drawers.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 1.85m x 4.06m (6'0" x 13'2")
Fitted with wc, whb. Tiled shower with glazed door. Tiled floor. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM 4: 4.46m x 3.21m (14'2" x 10'6")
Walk-in wardrobe.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 1.90m x 2.20m (4'2" x 7'2")
Tiled walls and floor. Multi jet shower with circular steam shower unit. Wc and whb. Extractor fan.

BEDROOM 5: 4.50m x 3.21m (14'6 x 10'6")

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: 1.53m x 3.21m (5'0" x 10'5")
Fitted with bath, wc, whb. Part tiled walls. Tiled floor.

ATTIC ACCOMMODATION: 7.18m x 15.38m x 2.95m (23'6" x 50'6" x 9'7")
Spiral stairs leading to large studio room with work station and storage area. Velux rooflight. Door to sun balcony.

OUTSIDE

Access to the property is by double entrance gates from the county road and to a long driveway of 0.6km, leading to large parking and turning areas outside the property.

SERVICES
Biocycle septic tank drainage. Well water supply. Broadband 3 mega system installed.

Features
* THE MANY SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE
* * "Marvin" double glazed "aluclad" timber window systems
* * Teak hardwood and imported tile floors
* * Underfloor heating ground and upper floors (oil-fired)
* * Spectacular custom kitchen
* * Sophisticated luxury bathroom design
* * Solid timber doors and architraves
* * Feature open fireplaces
* * Integrated vacuum system

Directions
From Enniskerry Village keep the monument on your left and go up Kilgarron Hill c. 3km. Turn left signposted Waterfall, Oaklawn B & B and Knockree Youth Hostel. Proceed mainly downhill c. 1km and turn right down a steep hill signposted Knockcree Hostel. Go a further .3km and at a 90 degree left hand bend following a short incline in the road, turn right into a hardcore avenue through entrance gates leading to Knockbawn House.