IF OWNING A period property in a seaside town is something you often daydream about, then this 190 m² home in the centre of Wicklow Town will tick a lot of boxes.
Dating to 1913, Overdene, or 5 Wentworth Place, is laid out over two levels. With modern touches in tow, it has kept its original features, so is still charming and full of character. However, it’s cosier than you might expect of a period property. Its BER is a healthy C3.
It’s now on the market for €1,250,000 and offers a chance to live in a friendly community while being commuting distance to Dublin.
The inside is comprised of many bright rooms with large bay windows. The kitchen, living and dining room is a large open plan space that spans the length of the house. There are doors to the back that lead to the back patio and landscaped garden.
The kitchen is well kitted out with integrated appliances, plenty of storage, a double sink and brass tap. Off the kitchen is a utility room with quartz countertops and washer and dryer already installed.
The living area and the drawing room are laid in solid oak flooring and have decorative centre roses along with fireplaces with stoves inset.
One of the four bedrooms, a guest bedroom, is also located on the ground floor. The room has a high ceiling with coving and a decorative centre rose with a feature chandelier.
A shower room beside this room gives extra privacy to guests and includes a double waterfall shower and a vanity unit.
The main bedroom, the home office and three more bedrooms sit on the floor above. The largest bedroom has built-in wardrobes and its own bathroom while the others share the family bathroom.
A sauna on the first floor return adds another touch of luxury to the house, too – ideal to relax in after a swim in the sea.
Overdene is surrounded by stone walls making it wholly private even though it’s located in the centre of the town. A granite pillared entrance and timber electric gates add to the exclusivity and luxury of the place. And if you think this townhouse only offers on-street parking, think again. There is off-street parking for up to ten cars.
To the back, the garden faces south, so gets great sunshine throughout the day. A patio and a BBQ area ensure it’s a great place to host guests during the summer months.
Wicklow Town is a vibrant area that has many great coffee shops, restaurants and amenities like a new library and a swimming pool. The train, which links to Greystones and the DART will get you to Dublin Pearse in just over an hour.
Driving through Wicklow Town and county, you’ll spot many brand new developments popping up in the area, but if you have the money and always pictured yourself in a historic home, Overdene could be the place. Particularly if character, convenience and energy efficiency are at the top of your priority list.
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
have your say