Farmhouse for €1.35m - for sale because Colm and Marie Franklin and family are moving to New Zealand
What and where?
Ballyknockan house, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow, is a spacious four- bed period farmhouse, sitting on nine acres in the heart of Wicklow. It enjoys spectacular views and privacy, and yet is only 50 minutes from Dublin city centre. It is for sale for €1.35 million.
Describe the house
Built around 1890, Ballyknockan house is a classic Georgian-style farmhouse with well proportioned bright rooms. There are four spacious bedrooms, three large function rooms, and an farmhouse kitchen.
The house is full of character with many original features such as fireplaces, quarry-tiled kitchen floor, wooden shutters, and sash windows.
In addition there is a stone courtyard with outbuildings full of potential.
It has been extensively renovated over the last 16 years, and the land has been organically managed.
Why are you moving?
We are off to New Zealand with our five kids for an even better quality of life!
What is the best thing about it?
The beautiful supportive nature, the views and clean, clear air, and the sense of having your own space.
And the neighbourhood?
It's right in the heart of Wicklow with all that has to offer on your doorstep.
Avondale forest park is in walking distance, Avoca, Glenmalure and Glendalough are all nearby and Brittas Bay with its fabulous beaches is a short drive away.
It's two miles from the town of Rathdrum with a mainline rail service, and 10 miles from both Wicklow and Arklow town - with its new Bridgewater shopping centre.
Who would like to live in your house?
A family who would love it and enjoy it, maybe with horses, or someone who is willing to develop it further in a sensitive eco/heritage manner. The stone outbuildings could be easily converted to facilitate someone working from home.
To view
The house on nine acres is for sale though Savills HOK, 20 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, for €1.35 million.
Tel: 01 6634398www.savills.ie.
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