KILMACANOGUE: €3.3 MILLION:This double-fronted five-bedroom house has large open-plan living areas that will suit family living. The price may seem high, but three similar neighbouring houses have all sold
A PRICE TAG of €3.3 million is a big ask in any market for a new, contemporary family house in a small development - for that price it would have to be something more than a bit out of the ordinary. Yet, the developers of The Vale on Rocky Valley Road in Kilmacanogue know their market.
Of the four houses they built on the scenic site, three sold quickly last year at around that price and a fourth went "sale agreed" only to have the deal fall through. It's this house that is for sale (through Lennox Estates) and it's kitted out in full, upmarket showhouse glory.
It's stunning. Double-fronted, detached, over 464.5sq m (5,000sq ft) of living space, five bedrooms, enormous eat-in kitchen plus three other reception rooms. It is all finished to a high standard both decoratively and in terms of the electrical spec. It blends in well with its rural surroundings, with its dry-stone Liscannor cladding and use of timber for fascias and windows.
This is a house that's going to appeal to families so the open-plan kitchen and living area is the place that creates the most impact. Off the double-height entrance hall, it takes up half of the downstairs area and features a sleek Poggenpohl kitchen with all the extras and add ons, and comes fitted with Miele appliances.
With enough space for a relaxed seating area as well as a dining area, this light-filled room is the best in the house. There's a more formal livingroom and diningroom on the other side of the hall as well as a study, bedroom and a shower room. There is underfloor heating throughout the ground level.
Upstairs are two particularly large bedrooms with en suites as well as two other bedrooms. All the bathrooms, including the family bathroom, are finished with marble and contemporary fittings, and the main en suite, as well as the main bathroom, have Jacuzzis.
The views from the bedroom windows are lovely and include a great view of the Sugar Loaf enjoyed through the large windows in the main bedroom.
As well as the smart multi-room surround sound music system and light control system, the main livingroom is equipped for home cinema. There are also flat screen TVs in the bathrooms and a central vacuum system.
Outside is a double garage. Given the size of the house and location some buyers might prefer a larger garden although for others the fact that it is completely landscaped and has a gravel driveway behind electric gates might be enough.
The Vale, Rocky Valley Road, Kilmacanogue, Co Wicklow
Detached double-fronted five-bedroom house over 464.5sq m (5,000sq ft)
Agent: Lennox Estates
