Greystones, Wicklow, Ireland

Dunboy, Burnaby Road, The Burnaby, Greystones, Co. Wicklow - A63 N125
Approx. 0.22 ha - 0.54 acres
A superb Edwardian house in an unrivalled position beside the centre 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 costal castle in the area. We gather a Ms Peggy Sullivan was living in the house in the 1960's and had a lady for companion and often used to attend the Gaiety theatre conveniently travelling by train to the city centre.

Having no family to bequeath the house it was left to a friend she often attended the theatre with. This family then sold to the current vendors in the 1980's resulting in this only being the second time since construction that the house has come to the market.

History
Elizabeth Hawkins-Whitshed was born in 1860 and could claim kinship with 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 lands 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 rumoured 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 in the Burnaby estate began around 1900 with Dunboy noted has been built in 1904.

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 3,261qm (303sq ft) (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, stain glass windows, and fireplaces with colourful tile insert surround. 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 which has lovely views looking towards Burnaby Park and the sea beyond

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, 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 property is perfectly positioned on c 0.54 acre of private landscaped garden. 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. There is a large garage, out buildings, Boiler house and an outside WC. 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

Features
Exceptional double fronted Edwardian style residence
Wonderful period features throughout including stain glass windows
Gracious well-proportioned accommodation extending to 3,270qm (303sq ft) (excluding garage).
Garage extends to approx. 400 sq.ft (37 sqm)
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
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