Westmanstown, Lucan, Co Dublin, Ireland

A fine country residence on about 2 acres of mature gardens

Drombeigh, a modern country home with period charm, located in an ideal location - the perfect blend of country living with proximity to all urban amenities.

The residence comprises an entrance hall, dining room, drawing room, sitting room, open plan kitchen/breakfast/living room, family room, large utility room, inner hall, 5 double bedrooms, study/bedroom, a family bathroom, gym, entertainment room and a private office, over three levels. The home is also equipped with a double detached garage with an adjoining fuel house and an additional storage room.

Enter the home by walking up the steps, enclaved by feature columns and passing through the double hardwood panelled front doors into the entrance hall. The hall has been classically designed, boasting a grand French-polished, mahogany staircase and void gallery which gives the residence an open and expansive feel to it. Through the front doors to either side there is a cloak room to the right-hand side and the first WC to the left. The hall is completed with a transom, a chandelier and a gas fireplace, with a French limestone mantel and surrounds.

To the right of the entrance hall there is the drawing room, which benefits from dual aspect of south and west. The room has double entrance doors, ceiling coving and a gas fireplace with a marble mantel piece and surrounds.

Access to the kitchen/breakfast/living room and sitting room is from both the main hall and inner hall. This substantial space is ideal for the modern family and is laid out to accommodate their needs. There is access to the rear patio from here which can be used and enjoyed year-round, an outdoor extension of the kitchen. The kitchen has many impressive features including a kitchen island with polished granite countertop, sink unit and wiring for appliances. There is also a red-brick breakfast bar and an abundance of storage though the maple high and low kitchen cupboards. The kitchen is completed by an ivy green Aga cooker complemented by ivy green back splash tiling.

The sitting room is off the kitchen area and is light filled and very spacious. The solid wood floors, coving and marble fireplace with gas insert are some of the many features of this gorgeous room.

Through the sliding doors from the kitchen, there is access to the family room. This room's charm and character come from the yellow pine panelling, exposed beams and gas stove with brick surround. In the summer, this a is a great room to relax and enjoy the view of the gardens.

Through the family room to the north wing of the home, leads to the large utility room, boot room and WC which compliment the kitchen area. Continuing through the inner hall there is a grand dining room which has dual aspect to the north and west, the perfect aspect to enjoy the evening sun while dining. The room has a classic design with Sash windows, high ceilings, ceiling coving, a chandelier and a Sienna marble fireplace.

Heading up to the first floor, via either the front or rear stairs, there lies a large landing with a gallery style void, which overlooks the entrance hall. The first room from the stairs is the expansive master bedroom, with en suite and dressing area. The master has dual aspect of south and west which benefits from day long sunlight.

Back to the landing and to the right is bedroom number two and three, which share a Jack and Jill en suite. Continuing down the hall you have the study, which could be used as an additional bedroom if required. Bedroom five backs onto the study, complete with a private en suite and bedroom 4 has fitted wardrobes and a fantastic view of the gardens.

The second floor has been divided into three rooms, one of which is being used as a gym, one for an entertainment room with full size snooker table and the last as a home office.

All bedrooms have a wash hand basin and access to the central vacuum system.

Outbuildings
Drombeigh is complimented by a detached block-built double garage, which has several electric connections, a large amount of general storage and space for two modern cars. The garage also has an adjoining fuel house and a multi-function storage room.

Gardens & Grounds
Upon entering Drombeigh through the cast iron, pillared gates, there is a winding driveway to the front door of the imposing home. There is ample room for parking to the front, side and rear of the property. There is also a stone slab patio, the perfect spot for a morning coffee or to dine al fresco during the summer months.

The expansive landscaped garden to the front and rear is made up of mature trees including Pines, Ornamental Conifers, Cedar, Walnut and Birch as well as very attractive and well-kept lawn and bedding areas. The boundary is well defined, and the surrounding lands are in agricultural use and of the highest quality.

The gardens and grounds extend to about 2.1 acres/ 0.8 hectare.

Location

Drombeigh is located in Westmanstown, just 3km from Lucan Village in West Dublin. The property is adjacent to the Royal Canal and lies on the R149 road. Westmanstown is well positioned for professionals working in Dublin but who seek out the country lifestyle with a seemliness mix of both. Dublin City Centre is approx. 16km away and accessible from the M4 motorway (6km) or through the Phoenix Park. Dublin Airport is 14km from the property, ideal for buyers who commute to the UK or further afield.

For sports enthusiasts Westmanstown Sport & Conference Centre and St. Catherine's Park are 2km and 1km from the house respectively. St Catherine's Park is home to Lucan Cricket Club, an open-field dog run and Liffeybank FC. The new owner will be spoilt for choice when it comes to the selection of golf courses in the area which include The Golf Course at Luttrellstown Castle (3km), Castleknock Golf Course (5km) and the beautiful Carton House (8km).

For walkers, runners and family days out, the Phoenix Park is about 6km from the house and the popular Strawberry Beds (6km) provide a haven for people who have an interest in water sports, walks along the Liffey or something nice to eat.

Multiple options for shopping, dining and leisure are in close proximity, including Liffey Valley Shopping Centre (7 km), and Blanchardstown Centre (8 km). Lucan Village has a variety of pubs, restaurants and cafés.

There are a number of quality primary schools in the area and secondary schooling is available at Mount Sackville, Castleknock College and Lucan's post primary schools.

Local rail links include Clonsilla Railway Station (3km) and Leixlip (Confey) Station (3km) which serve Dublin City and regional locations.

Lucan (3 km), Leixlip (4 km), Castleknock (8 km), Celbridge (10 km), Maynooth (11 km), Dublin City Centre (16 km), Dublin Airport (14 km).