1 Chestnut Glen, Glenealy, Co Wicklow Asking price: €425,000 Agent: Derek Byrne Property Consultants (087) 937 0896 Chestnut Glen is a small enclave of detached homes in Glenealy, a picturesque village in the heart of the Garden County. As a detached, end-of-row house, No1 has gardens to the front, side and rear, laid out in lawn with mature trees and shrubs, raised beds and a patio. To make the most of this scenic space, which is also a haven for birds, the house has a split-level design, with a double-height atrium-style entrance hall positioned midway between the upper and lower floors.
From here, stairs lead down to two double bedrooms (one ensuite with a walk-in wardrobe) on the ground floor. Upstairs, there’s a living room with countryside views to the front of the house, a family bathroom, a third bedroom currently used as a TV lounge, and a kitchen/dining room opening on to a sunroom overlooking the back garden. The sitting room at 1 Chestnut Glen is located upstairs to make the most of the views The house was completely refurbished six years ago and more recently, had triple-glazed windows and a new central heating boiler installed.
It’s just a few minutes’ walk to Glenealy with its cafes, bars and restaurants. St Joseph’s national school is 800m down the road and other schools within easy reach include Wicklow Together NS, East Glendalough secondary school, Gaelscoil Cill Mhantáin and Rainbows Pre-School. Sporting amenities in the village include a hurli.