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Sherry FitzGerald O'Reilly welcome you to Rockwood, a 4 bedroomed dormer bungalow just outside the charming village of Manor Kilbride.
A Rare Family Home with Stunning Valley Views
This warm and character filled family home sits on an elevated site with beautiful south and west facing views over the Lisheen Valley. Lovingly built and cared for over generations, it offers space, privacy and exceptional gardens — a truly special place to call home.
Extending to approx. 156 sq.m, the house is surrounded by mature landscaped gardens developed over 50 years, with winding granite pathways, patios, lawns and established trees, including beech and redwood.
Inside, the home is bright and welcoming, with a spacious open plan living/dining room featuring large picture windows and French doors to a full length west facing veranda — ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. A charming country style kitchen enjoys dual aspect garden views.
There are four generous double bedrooms, including a flexible upstairs L shaped room currently used as a bedroom and home office. Two large attics run the length of the house, offering excellent potential for further accommodation (subject to planning). Architect designed modernisation options are available.
Located just on the Dublin / West Wicklow border, the property combines peaceful rural living with excellent connectivity. The local school, community facilities and amenities are within walking distance. Easy access to the N81, N7, M50, Luas Park & Ride and close to Saggart, Naas, Citywest and Blessington.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a much loved home with outstanding gardens, views and future potential.
Accommodation in this superb home briefly comprises hallway, living/dining room, kitchen, two double bedrooms, guest wc, bathroom. Upstairs landing, two double bedrooms. Outside Integral wc and garage. Accommodation
Entrance Hallway - 9.37m x 1.88m
The welcoming hallway is laid with an oak floor. It includes a hotpress off, understairs storage and coat closet. With back door to patio.
Living/Diining Room - 7.44m x 4.35m
This is a wonderfully spacious, light filled room of dual aspect, with French doors to the veranda and views of the valley and hills beyond. It features a stone fireplace with striking copper hood.
Kitchen - 4.33m x 2.95m
The kitchen is of dual aspect overlooking the gardens. It is fitted with a large selection of oak cabinets and integrated appliances dishwasher, cooker, fridge and freezer.
Bathroom - 3.95m x 1.87m
The bathroom comprises wc, bidet, wash basin, bath and a separate shower unit with a pumped electric shower. All walls are tiled, and it has a wooden floor.
Guest WC - 1.9m x 0.81m
With a wooden floor and tiled wall, it includes a wash hand basin and wc..
Bedroom 1 - 4m x 3.96m
This is a bright, generous double bedroom of dual aspect. It benefits from a new oak laminate floor, built in wardrobe and both centre and wall lighting.
Bedroom 2 - 3.96 x 2.76m
This double bedroom has been laid with a new oak laminate floor. It includes a built-in wardrobe.
Landing - 3.35m x 1.68m
With carpet floor.
Bedroom 3 - 4.61m x 3.63m
A large double bedroom to front with built in wardrobe, wooden floor and top attic access
Bedroom 4 - 5.85m x 1.86m
L-Shape - 3.64m x 2.35m
This is a large L shaped room with two entrances. It has a wooden floor, a sink unit, eaves attic access and lovely views of the valley.
Outside -
Shower Room - 2.11m x 0.96m
The shower room is integral to the building with access from outside. It contains a wc, shower and a washing machine.
Garage - 6.5m x 3.24m
The block-built garage has an up and over door and houses the freezer and tumble dryer.
Well House - 1.8m x 1.8m
Installed in 2023 to house the new pump and certified well.
Gardens -
This property boasts extensive, mature gardens, meticulously developed over 50 years and set on varying levels. The gardens feature an abundance of trees, shrubs, and perennials, interconnected by gravel walkways and granite walls. There are patios on all sides to capture sunlight throughout the day. A spacious veranda, accessible from the living room, offers charming views of the Lisheen Valley, Golden Hill, rolling lawns, mature trees, and a clematis-draped pergola. A walkway leads to the rear, revealing another patio and a terrace abundant with ferns, blackberry bushes, and maple acers. The upper patio, to the right of the home, enjoys the evening sun, surrounded by lawn, cedar, buddleia, rose bushes, and a heather bed. These beautifully landscaped gardens offer a peaceful sanctuary with captivating views
Features
- Built circa 1970.
- Extends to 156m2 approximately of accommodation.
- Oil fired central heating .
- uPvc double glazed windows fitted 2022.
- Pump, well and well house fitted 2023.
- High speed broadband.
- Fitted alarm system.
- Development options for modernising the site and house have been designed by an architect and are available to view.
- Block built garage with electricity.
- Lots of parking.
- Outdoor sockets.
- Water collection tanks for the garden.
- 10-minute walk to the local school, church and community centre in Manor Kilbride.
- Just 10 minutes from Blessington and 20 minutes from Naas with lots of shops, retail parks, restaurants, secondary schools and leisure amenities.
- 15 min drive to Luas at Saggart.
- Quick access to the N81.
- Just 15 minutes from the picturesque Sally Gap.
BER Details
BER: D2
BER No: 117584961
Energy Performance Indicator: 280.23 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
