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IT’S NO WONDER why bungalows are an attractive option for young growing families. More often than not, they come with a nice surrounding garden, which means there’s plenty of space for the kids to get their exercise. Even better is that, inside, there are no hazardous stairs to worry about.
So, if these are two factors that are top priority for you then these four bungalows across Wicklow and Dublin might just put an end to your house-hunt.
No 127 Redford Park is a three-bed bungalow that sits outside the Wicklow town of Greystones. Once a home with four bedrooms, the current owners reconfigured the layout to create a spacious open plan kitchen and dining area. They also converted the attic for extra space. The home is also made up of a hallway and a front lounge. The kitchen opens out onto the beautiful rear garden.
As for location, Greystones is certainly a popular seaside town with a real sense of community. It’s also on the DART line, which makes commutes to Dublin a breeze, yet the village itself has plenty to offer in the way of restaurants, coffee shops and shops. New home owners also have their pick of primary schools and two secondary schools in the town.
Sitting on half an acre, No 3 Connolly Crescent is a cosy detached cottage with three bedrooms, an open plan kitchen/dining room, a lounge and a utility room spread over the ground floor. Essentially a bungalow, the attic has been converted into a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. A garden and a patio area complete this quaint home.
Situated in a quiet cul de sac, Malahide Castle is just a walk away, while Avoca Café, plenty of sports clubs and a variety of restaurants and shops are all close by, too. Both Dublin City centre and the airport are easily accessed, thanks to the M50 via the Malahide Road.
Standing on Dublin city’s outskirts, this redbrick cottage is well set back from the road and benefits from a south-facing garden. Inside, there is an open plan dining, kitchen and living area with an arched double-height ceiling and picture windows, along with French doors that lead to the paved and planted back garden. Two double bedrooms and two bathrooms complete the accommodation.
No 40 Templeogue Road sits right beside Bushy Park, an excellent amenity for anyone living in the Dublin 6W area. Sports clubs and farmers’ markets make it an excellent outdoor social space. The home is also just a short walk from Terenure and Templeogue villages with their selection of shops, restaurants and bars. There are plenty of bus routes to the city centre and the M50 is easy to access, too.
It’s on the market for €695,000.
This spacious four-bed home overlooks Wicklow harbour with views of the Sugarloaf and Dublin city beyond. Greeted by Italian marble tiling in the hallway, floor to ceiling windows throughout the home bathe each room in light. All bedrooms are large and bright, many with sea views.
Half an acre surrounds Aurora and includes a driveway that provides plenty of off-street parking. An integrated double garage, with electric doors could make for a workshop or home office space. Wicklow town is just a few minutes away, so many blue flag beaches and sport clubs are on this home’s doorstep. For city commuters, Dublin is just an hour away.
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What kind of a sad individual would make such a senseless call.. Idiots!
Immature children maybe… It’s called a prank
The same sick twisted individuals that call out ambulance, fire brigade and Gardaí… There should be serious consequences for those caught as the act endangers the lives of rescuers and indeed others that might actually need those emergency services.
Idiots
Got caught there in a wind over tide F7…my fook up but not nice.
Where when how. Details man. Dont leave us hanging
In a sailing boat about 7 years ago. Was following a sailing race from skerries and wind was considerably stronger than forecast (F6-7 rather than F4-5)so everyone arrived at the entrance to the lough early.
A following wind and an emptying tide leads to very large standing waves and boat ended up pitching from 45 degrees up to 45 degrees down. About 300-400m of rollercoaster ride through a narrow enough channel. One of the crew on another boat was taken to hospital with head injuries.
Once past the entrance the lough was almost flat calm and when reading the sailing directions for the lough it said never attempt entering Carlingford in a wind over tide scenario. By the time we realised that we were in the manure it was too late to turn back.
Interesting lesson, showed us how seaworthy the boat was but lucky not to suffer damage or injury. Taught me the importance of proper passage planning and to not rely 100% on sea area forecast from met eireann.
That could have put others at risk?
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