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Glenwood Lodge
Glenwood Lodge
Glenwood Lodge
Guide price£394,781* (€475,000)
Added > 14 days

4 bedroom detached bungalow

Garnagowlan, Woodenbridge, Co. Wicklow
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Detached bungalow
4 bed
0 bath

Property description & features

  • Approved planning permission for an ultra modern home expanding to over 4,000 sq. ft
  • Existing 4 bedroom cottage
  • Elevated site on about 0.8 acre
  • Commanding views across the Vale of Avoca
  • Mature and private garden
  • Close to an abundance of amenities
Cottage on an elevated site with full planning permission for an ultra modern home

Glenwood Lodge offers a superb opportunity to transform a countryside cottage into an impressive contemporary home extending to approximately 4,000 sq.ft, set in a serene and tranquil location offering magnificent vistas of the Vale of Avoca and Woodenbridge.

There is full planning permission in place (granted in 2024) to redevelop the current home and extend this to approximately 392 sq. m / 4,229 sq. ft. Design work has been carried out by the award-winning ROJO studio architects and would briefly comprise the following accommodation -

Basement upper: day room, bedroom, landing, reception room.
Ground floor: lobby, reception room, wc, utility, office, kitchen,dining room, living room.
Ground floor upper: workshop, bathroom.
First floor: reception room, landing, bedroom, spa room.

All planning information is available on the Wicklow County Council website and the planning reference number is 24/60222. Further information is available on request from the selling agents.

Glenwood Lodge is situated on an elevated site overlooking Wicklow's rolling countryside and offers stunning views of Woodenbridge. The driveway gently leads up towards the home where there is ample parking. The current accommodation in Glenwood comprises four bedrooms, kitchen, living room, entrance hall and a family bathroom.

A full layout of accommodation is shown on the adjoining floor plans.

Gardens and Grounds

The garden is bordered by mature cypress hedging, which has been well maintained and cared for over the years to ensure privacy. At the front of the home there is a large lawned area, which features a raised bed that has been planted with apple trees and a mix of mature planting.

Outbuildings
The garage has independent access through the separate front door and has space for one vehicle. Currently used as a workshop, there is ample countertop space which overlooks the garden through double-glazed windows. There is also an open fireplace and a bathroom, complete with a walk-in pump shower. A steel spiral staircase leads to the mezzanine level which is fully floored and is perfect for storage or potentially a recreational area.

To the rear of the garage, another large workspace area is independently accessible, which also features a mezzanine level. To the left of this room is an enclosed block-built boiler house which houses the oil tanks for the home's heating system.

Location

Glenwood is situated on the R752 road, between Woodenbridge and Avoca, overlooking the Vale of Avoca. Woodenbridge (1.5km) is a stone's throw away, known for the Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge and the Patrick Merrigan designed Woodenbridge Golf Club. Woodenbridge Golf course is regarded as one of the most scenic courses in the country, with the Avoca River present throughout.

The village of Avoca is located about 2 km from the property. Avoca, famously known as the home of the oldest functioning Handweavers in Ireland is a quaint village, with many amenities for all including pubs, cafes, and the Red Kite Forrest Walk.

The coastal town of Wicklow is located 23 km from the property and offers a quality selection of supermarkets, restaurants, shops and amenities conveniently located from the home. Gorey (25 km) is also within close proximity with this lively town also offering many amenities such as boutique shops, cafes and restaurants.

The area is supported by many sports clubs including Avoca GAA at Rooster Park, Arklow Lawn Tennis Club, Arklow Town Football Club, Arklow Rugby Club, and Arklow Gaa Club. Echelon Park in Aughrim (14 km), the home of Wicklow GAA is also a short drive away. Nature lovers can enjoy an abundance of walking trails and outdoor amenities in places such as the meetings of the water (6 km), Beyond the Trees Avondale (11 km), Brittas Bay Beach (21 km) Clone Strand (21 km) and Glendalough (25 km).

The area is supported by many local transport links including the 800 Local link Arklow – Carlow, Wexford Bus 740A Arklow-Dublin Airport and the Intercity to Rosslare rail service (Irish Rail) running from Arklow to Connolly station. Access to the M11 (11 km) Dublin City Centre (67 km) and Dublin Airport (103 km) easily accessible.

For schooling options there is a variety of choices to choose from for both primary and secondary schools including Carysfort National School Arklow, Arklow CBS and East Glendalough Community School, to name but a few. There are also many options for pre-school and creche's in the area.

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