Description
When Newcastle train station opened circa 1855 the local merchant built himself a fancy new residence and shop on the main street, to service all the new visitors. With the arrival of the motor car, a fuel and service station was added. These historic buildings sitting on 0.3 acres of secluded courtyard and gardens to the rear are now offered for sale through Casey Kennedy Estate Agents in association with international marketing partners Coldwell Banker.
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The main residence is a 242 sqm., 5 bed, Victorian three-bay, two-storey, gable-ended house built in the Regency style which was the height of fashion at that time. Original architectural elements include a doorway with arched light, architraved, segmental- headed sash windows, and decorative raised quoins. It has a traditional, timber shopfront built out from the façade. This shopfront is a protected structure. Behind the shopfront is a spacious lounge currently used as a large entertaining space within the family home. There is obvious potential to use this space for an art gallery or destination store by an established artiste - alongside the attractive 5 bed family home. Additional downstairs accommodation includes an entrance hall, a formal drawing room, and a large extended kitchen/dining/living area opening to the rear courtyard. Off which is a utility/boot room and a downstairs shower room. Upstairs there are five bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The additional 105 sqm. of outbuildings would be ideal as workshop space(s) with possibilities for use for other commercial or residential purposes subject to PP if required.These extend behind the two petrol pumps, dating from circa 1950, giving this property a unique street presence and appeal.
To the rear, with vehicular access through double gates between the two buildings, is a secluded and sunny inner courtyard with a large gazebo and sun patio ideal for entertaining. Behind that is a spacious green area with fruit trees and attractive planting. With a total land area of about 0.3 acres there is plenty of private recreational space.
The property is heated by oil-fired central heating. There are two oil tanks, one for the central heating and one for the AGA - either of which can be used to heat the water. There is a newly installed septic tank. It is serviced by mains water and mains electricity. As a period protected structure this property is BER exempt.This is a freehold property with no service charge.
Newcastle Village is a growing community with a local convenience store in the filling station, Other local amenities include a community centre, GAA club, a local airfield and a stony beach. The Castle Inn nearby is a popular meeting place. Behind this the new Shamrock Saunas has just opened to a warm reception. The Wicklow/Wexford train runs beside the sea - although the station is currently closed. Local attractions include the nature reserve, Druid`s Glen Hotel and Golf Club, Kilquade Arboretum, Glenroe farm, Greystones marina, Powerscourt House and golf course, and easy access to walks and horse riding in the Wicklow Mountains. There are supermarkets nearby in Greystones and Newtownmountkennedy. The frequent L2 bus route connects to the DART in Greystones and Bray.
Accommodation
Entrance Hall - 4.65m (15'3") x 1.96m (6'5")
Georgian style front door with arched transom window. Original black/terracotta checkerboard tiled floor. Coving and centre rose. Pine staircase. Pine panelled internal doors leading to kitchen. Drawing room and shop front room.
Drawing room - 4.7m (15'5") x 4.25m (13'11")
Front room to the left of the hall. Period marble fireplace with slate hearth and a solid fuel stove. Sash window with shutters. Wide pine floorboards. Picture rail. Coving and centre rose. Double doors to kitchen extension.
Kitchen / breakfast room - 14.43m (47'4") x 4.68m (15'4")
Extended circa 2005 to the side and to the rear. Painted solid wood kitchen units with polished wood counter-tops fitted 2005. Aga range in the original hearth. A Belfast sink adjacent white marble counter-top and a terracotta tiled floor retain part of the traditional feel. Eye-level electric oven. The kitchen walls are finished with white subway tiles. Bright 2 seater breakfast bar with three skylights overhead. Frdge-freezer not included in sale. Doorway to utility room. Large and very bright dining area extension with a lofted ceiling and and four more skylights, two south facing sash windows and French doors opening to the rear courtyard - flooding this space with superb natural light. A solid fuel stove creates a lovely warm atmosphere even on the coldest of nights.
Utility / boot room - 3.19m (10'6") x 2.1m (6'11")
Extension added pre-1964. Doorway to kitchen. Door to courtyard.Door to bathroom. Window. Belfast sink. Stone flagged floor. Washing machine & dryer. shelving. Wood panelled pitched ceiling with skylight. Storage loft.
Bathroom - 2.8m (9'2") x 2.42m (7'11")
Shower with glass cubicle and high-flow shower head. WC. WHB. Tiled floor, Pitched roof with white painted panelling and skylight. frosted glass window. Extractor fan. Mirror with light.
Lounge with shopfront - 9.54m (31'4") x 4.61m (15'1")
Oak supporting beam creating a generously proportioned room with the original (protected) shop-front window to the front, a period marble fireplace at the back and French doors opening to the side passage and the back garden. Wide pine floorboards. Sash window with shutters.
UPSTAIRS
Landing - 3.16m (10'4") x 2.5m (8'2")
Stained glass window. Carpet.
Bedroom 1 - 4.65m (15'3") x 4.2m (13'9")
Original marble fireplace with tiled hearth. Dual aspect sash windows front and back - with shutters. Picture rail. Carpet.
Bedroom 2 - 4.55m (14'11") x 3.55m (11'8")
Dual aspect sash window to the front and side. Carpet. Cast iron fireplace with slate hearth.
Bedroom 3 - 3.48m (11'5") x 2.9m (9'6")
Sash window to the front. Carpet.
Bedroom 4 - 3.06m (10'0") x 3m (9'10")
Cast iron fireplace. White painted pine floorboards Attic access hatch. Sash window to rear.
Bedroom 5 - 4.36m (14'4") x 3.87m (12'8")
Sash window to side. Attic access hatch. Hot press.
Bathroom - 2.07m (6'9") x 2m (6'7")
WC. WHB. Sash window. Chequer board tiled floor. Cast iron bath tub with shower. Pine wall panelling.
OUTBUILDINGS - 26m (85'4") x 4.05m (13'3")
Side Unit - 11.92m (39'1") x 3.93m (12'11")
Side unit fronted by a deep kiosk with rendered walls and pyramidal roof (4.1m apex height) with two historic petrol pumps standing outside. These date from around the 1950`s and are a listed protected structure. This kiosk is divided into two main rooms. The front room has the original (protected) street frontage. Inside a ladder leads up to a mezzanine (3.86 x 2.64) under which there is a kitchenette area and a shower room. An opening leads to a back room with a second mezzanine (3.86m x 3.50m) accessed by a spiral staircase. Under this is a cosy relaxing nook with a solid fuel stove in the original chimney. New French doors have been fitted into the arched double doorway.
Garage - 4.27m (14'0") x 4.18m (13'9")
Behind kiosk is a garage with double doors 8ft wide.
Workshop - 9.21m (30'3") x 4.55m (14'11")
To the rear behind the kiosk and immediately behind the garage, is a large workshop with three windows from the courtyard, three skylights, natural stone walls and a pitched roof with exposed rafters. Loft area. Concrete floor.
Storage sheds - 3.13m (10'3") x 2.3m (7'7")
Providing storage for fuel/logs.
GARDENS
SW facing
Courtyard - 13.5m (44'3") x 12.5m (41'0")
Concreted courtyard with raised planters. Double doors across the entry driveway. Sun patio area. Opening to back garden.
Gazebo - 5.37m (17'7") x 3.39m (11'1")
Lean to gazebo with pitched roof and a natural stone back wall. Spacious area, ideal for al fresco entertaining in the Irish weather.
Sun patio - 5.8m (19'0") x 5.51m (18'1")
Sunny SW facing raised sun patio. Adjacent raised flower beds ideal for strawberries.
Back garden - 42m (137'10") x 17m (55'9")
Back lawn with fruit trees. New septic tank with registration number.
Notice
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provided are for guidance only and do not constitute a contract or a part of
one. We do not accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from
reliance on this information. Purchasers should seek independent legal and
professional advice. Features
- 242m2 Victorian period residence
- Additional 105m2 of outbuildings
- 0.3 acres of inner courtyard and gardens with vehicular access
- Set in the heart of Newcastle village close to a range of amenities
- Well served by bus route L2
- Local convenience store, pub, church, community centre, GAA club & Druid`s Glen Golf Club
- Montessori/Preschools, National School, Special School
- Popular walking route along Sea Road to the beach and nature reserve
- Local Airfield on Sea Road.
- 15 minutes drive from the DART and Marina in Greystones
Viewing Details
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