Standing in the garden of Knockbracken, surrounded by mountains and greenery, with birdsong in the background, it comes as no surprise to hear that this home is visited regularly by wild deer, badgers, rabbits and the odd mink. You could easily imagine you were in deepest Kerry rather than a few minutes away from the Enniskerry Road at Kilternan, convenient to city, local shops, church and schools. Knockbracken, on Bishop's Lane, Kilternan, Co Dublin is a most unusual split-level property in a truly outstanding setting. Access is via a private road where trees meet overhead in a shady canopy. Entry is through wrought-iron electronic security gates. Built six years ago, the house has been extended by the present owners, a refurbishment which more than doubled its size. Large windows and extensive patio areas open the house to the lovely views on all sides.
It is now on the market and will be auctioned on May 13th by Sherry FitzGerald who expect it to make over £725,000.
The remodelled house now has a total floor area of 4,000 sq. ft. There are five bedrooms, extensive reception areas and five bathrooms. Everything seems roomy and comfortable, and the sense of light and space is helped by plain white walls, pine doors and timbered or tiled floors.
At the hall door, your eye is drawn immediately to the handmade wrought-iron feature spiral staircase. The large front-facing kitchen has an extensive range of fitted walnut wall and floor units. There is a fitted Neff fan oven, a Siemens hob and extractor fan, integrated fridge and dishwasher. Sliding doors lead to the front patio. A good-sized back kitchen has more built-in units and extensive worktop space. The dining-room on the other side of the hall has a timber floor, recessed lighting, and it too has direct access to the front-facing patio.
The first of the bathrooms is on the ground floor across the hall from a good-sized family room. The juxtaposition of these two rooms offers scope for guests, a granny flat, or accommodation for live-in staff.
A cloakroom leads to two interconnecting storage rooms currently used as gym and storeroom, respectively. Upstairs a large living-room has Irish elm flooring and a vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams. There is a railed terrace and a patio area giving spectacular views. An equally roomy sitting-room has an exposed brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove and a custom-made bar area. Again, there is a door to the balcony.
The main bedroom has a walk-in dressing-room with hanging space and shelf space, and an en suite shower room tiled in blue with a double shower cubicle. Across the hall, a second bedroom also has an en suite. There are three more bedrooms, two with built-in mirrored Slide-robes with hanging and shelf space, and two further shower rooms.
The house is on two acres of landscaped gardens which use water, granite and statuary to provide focal points of interest. There is a separate two-car garage and ample parking space.
