Under Sugar Loaf, a kingdom for a horse
A Wicklow property with rural seclusion but with access to all amenities Sallywood, Templecarrig, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
Nestling under the foothills of Little Sugar Loaf mountain with uninterrupted views down to the sea, Sallywood is a fine four-bed detached home on six acres that provides a luxurious country lifestyle yet is within five minutes of every amenity.
It’s perfect for a family who want to keep horses or ponies. The six acres are set out in paddocks at the front and there is a detached stable block with an integrated barn and a shed, as well as a double garage and boot room integrated into the house.
The house adjoins the Killruddery estate, just north of Bray, where the bridle paths weaving through the old beech woods are favoured by horseowners and the annual pony club.
Yet Sallywood is just a five minute drive from Greystones, where there is a selection of schools, shops, restaurants, sporting facilities and leisure centres, not to forget the new harbour and marina.
The 449sqm/4838sq.ft property was built nine years ago to a high specification and is designed to sit into the landscape, with an array of attractive features that give the house great elegance and flow.
Its bright, spacious atmosphere is evident as soon as you cross the hall door into the double height atrium style hall. Luxurious herringbone hardwood parquet flooring gives continuity throughout the reception rooms. The main reception rooms form a central block and are the heart of this welcoming home. The bright, large living room with its feature stone fireplace, overlooks the back garden with views up to the Little and Great Sugar Loafs. It connects into the family room and a study/library with views to the front.
The custom-made kitchen has a travertine floor, Aga and integrated appliances and flows into the dining room. The back of the kitchen leads into a comfortable west-facing sunlounge.
There are four bedrooms, three in a wing downstairs, each ensuite. The master bedroom upstairs has a balcony that overlooks the sea, as well as a walk-in wardrobe and bathroom ensuite.
The house also has a large games room upstairs, as well as a huge storage area in the attic of the garage. Solar panels heat the water. Agent: Sherry FitzGerald 01 2874005