Bahana Farmhouse On C.11 Acres, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, A98 PN70, Ireland

Nestled in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains in a tranquil valley setting adjacent to the Powerscourt Estate and Waterfall, Bahana is a charming and characterful 18th century 5-bedroom detached farmhouse with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside in an area renowned for its natural beauty in the garden county of Ireland.

The house has been thoughtfully extended and modernized over the years to create a warm, comfortable family home which retains many original features such as the thick walls which help keep the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter, window shutters, exposed ceiling beams, low door frames yet it has all the comforts for modern day living. The house is set on circa 0.73acres of well stocked gardens which offer an array of flowering shrubbery, raised beds, specimen trees and hedging that provides excellent privacy and shelter - the current owners have enhanced the gardens with the addition of a large lawned area ideal for lawn tennis and more. The property also comes with the option to purchase a well-equipped farmyard and c.10 acre field, all with good road frontage which offers good grassland grazing or may suit someone with equestrian interests.

Measuring 181sq.m./1,948sq.ft. this spacious and light filled house comprises of a small entrance hall; to the left there is a modern country style kitchen with underfloor heating; to the right is the charming sitting room with its exposed beams and feature fireplace; behind this and also accessed from the kitchen is the extended dining/family room which double doors leading out onto a patio area; beyond the sitting room is another hallway with the staircase, a nicely appointed double bedroom and a shower room. Rising upstairs there are two large double bedrooms and a family bathroom - the principal bedroom has been enhanced with the addition of a walk-in wardrobe. Along the corridor there are two more double bedrooms, and all come with picture windows which avail of the lovely views.

Set in the beautiful and unspoiled Glencree Valley, on the edge of the Wicklow National Park, the area is a magnet for nature-lovers; cyclists; and walkers/hikers with an abundance of local walkways and trails on your doorstep such as the Wicklow Way, Crone Woods, Djouce, Tonduff and Maulin Mountain loops. It is an idyllic location for those seeking some peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of city or suburban life, yet it is only 7km from the picturesque village of Enniskerry where you will find a selection of local shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, churches, two primary schools, two hotels, the 44 and 185 Dublin Bus service which connects to Bray DART station. A 3rd local primary school is located across the valley in Curtlestown which has a bus service for its pupils who reside in the valley. Local attractions and amenities include the Powerscourt Waterfall (1km away); the Powerscourt Estate with its award-winning gardens, a garden centre, Avova café, a distillery, two championship golf courses and a 5*Hotel; the German War Cemetery, Glencree Reconciliation Centre & café, Lough Bray. The N11 is only a 10-minute drive away and offers good connectivity to Dublin, the airport, the southeast and beyond. The bustling seaside towns of Bray and Greystones are a mere 15-minute drive away and offer an excellent array of services and amenities.
   
Gardens
Private gardens of approximately 0.73 acre behind mature border hedging surround the house; a glory of colour with specimen trees, featuring hewn Wicklow granite steps and seats from which to admire the many flowering shrubs and bushes; walk through herbaceous borders lead to an attractive grass lawn area; a paved suntrap patio terrace and gravelled parking behind vehicular gates, plus further parking by the garage which measures c. 6.3m x 2.8m and has a WC / WHB.

Farmland & Buildings
Circa 10 acres in grassland offering good grazing, the farmyard lends good access to a useful range of farm buildings comprising a double-bay 6-span hay-barn with concrete floor and part silo-walls, together with lean-tos on both sides; a modern steel-frame apex-roofed sheep-shed with shelter-sheeting; sheep-handling pens, dip, and crush-chute; machinery shed; and a range of older stone- and concrete-walled sheds.