Co Wicklow: €1.6mA large family house on 12.9 acres near Enniskerry has great views of the surrounding area, says Fiona Tyrrell

A large family home with superb countryside views near Enniskerry, Co Wicklow is on the market with Ganly Walters guiding €1.6 million prior to auction on May 19th.

Built in 1979, Briar Lodge, Ballybrew Road, Enniskerry is on a 12.9-acre elevated site with stunning views over the surrounding countryside, including the Sugar Loaf and Bray Head.

The 230sq m (2,476sq ft) five-bedroom house will attract buyers in the market for a family residence with equestrian facilities.

Spacious and bright, this is an ideal family residence in a wonderful secluded area.

There are three reception rooms along with a bright kitchen/breakfastroom and sunroom.

The focal point of the large sittingroom is a feature brick fireplace in the centre of the room with granite hearth.

The room also has a pine ceiling and a large window overlooking the countryside.

A family room has French doors leading out to a patio garden.

Both the diningroom and conservatory have pine ceilings and overlook the garden.

The kitchen has ceramic tiles, integrated kitchen appliances and lots of fitted units. There are five bedrooms, all with country views.

The main bedroom is en suite and has double doors leading to the patio garden.

The house is on rolling grassland some of which has been transformed into a pretty south-facing patio garden, ideal for relaxing on long summer evenings and barbecues.

There is also a large garage and two stables for anyone interested in equestrian pursuits.

Despite the secluded location of this house, Dublin city centre is just 15 miles away and the M50 only a five-mile drive.

The busy village of Enniskerry is a mile away and Glencullen about 1.5 miles in the other direction.