Ballynoe, 11 Claremont Road, Howth, Co Dublin, D13 CH56, Ireland

Ballynoe is a truly remarkable and spectacular contemporary style residence designed by McCullough Mulvin Architects and set amid circa 0.75 acre of magnificent gardens featuring a large variety of exotic plants and shrubs. There is a charming pond to the front and private access to the North Burrow and Claremont sandy beaches at the rear which are renowned for swimming, paddle boarding and surfing. A mere 15-minute stroll along the beach or road will lead to Howth Village and Harbour.

Originally a detached dormer bungalow, Ballynoe was expertly and extensively redesigned with a singular arch curved metal frame placed over the existing ground floor structure to create a single large living space on the first-floor level. The cedar clad home has dual aspect views looking south over the very private front gardens and to the rear taking in the spectacular and picturesque views of the sandy beach and coastline across to Ireland's Eye, Lambay and on a clear day to the Mountains of Mourne. The ground floor is now the sleeping quarters and utility space, with access to the gardens.

Upon arrival interested parties will admire the incredible design and the accommodation extends to circa 330 Sq. Metres. A welcoming reception hall greets all guests with staircase leading to the first-floor level where one can admire the vaulted ceiling lined in birch plywood. The open plan living space combines a number of quarters including a bespoke kitchen, dining area, family area and study. Double doors lead to a large wrought iron balcony with staircase to the mature rear garden area and beach. There are five spacious bedrooms at ground floor together with utility room and the reception hall is large enough to accommodate a piano/library area.

The gardens are a truly magnificent feature and extend to circa 0.30 ha (0.75 acre) There is a man-made pond to the front surrounded by a wonderful array of exotic shrubs and plants, including mature silver birch, tree ferns, palm trees, arbutus, Japanese cherries and maples and varieties of water lily to name but a few. The rear garden is extremely private and an area of peace and tranquillity, with mature lawn bounded by tightly clipped yew and box and colourful flowerbeds of hellebores and witch hazel. The pebbled pathways lead to the back gate onto the beach, and to a winding pathway up to a 5-meter high elevated echium filled garden area at the very back of the garden. This has several viewing points and seating and patio areas. Here the garden has the most wonderfully private yet spectacular views across the beach to Ireland's Eye, Lambay Island and the picturesque coastline to Malahide and Portmarnock. At the back of the garden the planting design was helped by Oliver Schurmann of Mount Venus Nursery . There are 3 x timber sheds all with lights and sockets measuring approximately 4.0m x 2.0m / 5.0, x 2.0m / 5.0m x 2.5m as well as 2 x large poly tunnels. The gardens have been a wonderful source of enjoyment to the current owners and keen gardeners will appreciate this unique tranquil haven.

Howth Village has an abundance of amenities including the historic harbour with its fish shops and excellent restaurants and pubs, Howth Yacht Club, cafes, boutiques, summer passenger ferries to Ireland's Eye and Dun Laoghaire, scenic Howth Cliff and hillside hikes, the Dart station and bus routes. There are excellent schools, golf clubs and various sports clubs and facilities nearby. Dublin City Centre is 25 mins drive away and the airport is a 20-minute drive.