WILFORD HOUSE. Shankill, County Dublin

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1 WILFORD HOUSE Shankill, County Dublin

WILFORD HOUSE Shankill, County Dublin A most attractive Georgian residence, beautifully presented and set within some 7 acres of pleasure grounds.

3 WILFORD HOUSE Shankill, County Dublin A most attractive Georgian residence, beautifully presented and set within some 7 acres of pleasure grounds. Located within 20 km / 12 miles of Dublin city centre Offered for sale with 7 acres / 2.8 hectares Main House 6,950 sq.ft/ 645 sq.m Coach House 2,152 sq.ft / 200 sq.m (Measurements are approximate) For Sale Freehold by Private Treaty Viewing Strictly by Appointment DUBLIN CITY CENTRE - 20 km / 12 miles DUBLIN AIRPORT - 42 km / 26 miles M50 motorway 2.4 km / 1.5 miles SHANKILL 2.4 km / 1.5 miles (Distances are approximate) Sole Selling Agents These particulars give only a general outline and your attention is drawn to the Important Notice printed within.

4 Wilford House 4 Wilford House, Co. Dublin

Wilford House is a beautifully imposing Georgian residence built c. 1790. The main house sits within 7 acres of landscaped gardens which have been planned and maintained with great precision.

As soon as one reaches the forecourt, the front façade of Wilford House is revealed and acts as a wonderful example of Georgian symmetrical architecture, consisting of 3 bays with a protruding

The entrance, leads through the front porch to a fine reception hall, where the feature staircase winds up and down through the centre of the house and elegantly curves along the walls of the oval

5 Wilford House is a beautifully imposing Georgian residence built c The main house sits within 7 acres of landscaped gardens which have been planned and maintained with great precision. The house is approached via a long tree lined gravel driveway which leads to an open forecourt at the front of the house. As soon as one reaches the forecourt, the front façade of Wilford House is revealed and acts as a wonderful example of Georgian symmetrical architecture, consisting of 3 bays with a protruding entrance porch centred around the front door. The entrance, leads through the front porch to a fine reception hall, where the feature staircase winds up and down through the centre of the house and elegantly curves along the walls of the oval stairwell. To either side of the reception hall doors lead into the bright and wellproportioned drawing room and dining room. This level is completed with a bedroom, nursery and guest bathroom on a mezzanine level to the rear. The first floor holds four bedrooms, two of which are suites with dressing rooms and en suite bathrooms and there are two further bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor. The lower ground level comprises a cinema room, gym, and large kitchen. Within recent years Wilford House has been renovated to a superbly high standard resulting in a classically luxurious home with all modern conveniences which could be offered. The tasteful renovation has retained the stunning original features of this house, such as the ornate ceiling coving, ceiling roses and window shutters. Wilford House, Co. Dublin 5

RICH PROVENANCE Wilford House, previously known as Wilfort House, is a late-georgian house that was remodelled in the mid-1870s to present the character present today.

7 RICH PROVENANCE Wilford House, previously known as Wilfort House, is a late-georgian house that was remodelled in the mid-1870s to present the character present today. The earliest person associated with Wilford House is a Harley Hodson, whose ancestor is said to be Dr. John Hodson, who assisted Charles I in his escape from Oxford in In 1812 he sold Wilford House to Charles Toole and Luke Toole, the house staying in the Toole family until the 1870s. Thereafter a Major John Harvey began a succession of army men occupying Wilford House, with, in sequence, William Henry, Captain Arthur Hill, Colonel Rowan-Hamilton up until more recent times when it has been occupied as a well-positioned family home. Wilford House, Co. Dublin 7

8 Wilford House Coach House Ground Floor Coach House First Floor

9 floor plans LOWER GROUND FLOOR garden level room hall level first floor Wilford House, Co. Dublin 9

11 location Wilford House is excellently located almost equidistant between Shankill and Bray just minutes drive from Dublin city centre. The M50 Motorway, which links the majority of Ireland s motorway network is accessible within a two minute drive making every city in Ireland easily accessible within, at most, two and a half hours drive and Dublin airport within twenty five minutes. There is a selection of prestigious schools located within close proximity of Wilford House, including Aravon Pimary, Enniskerry and Rathmichael National and St. Gerard s Primary and Secondary with many more options being available within Dublin city. St. Brendan s College is very close to Wilford House and is a secondary school for boys. Wilford House caters wonderfully for the sporting enthusiast. Within the pleasure grounds there is a selection of charming walks leading through the formal gardens and across the lawns. There are a myriad of options for water sports such as sailing, surfing and water-skiing, among many others, in the nearby coastal towns and villages, for instance Dún Laoghaire or Dalkey. There is a wide selection of superb golf courses nearby including Woodbrook, Powerscourt and Dún Laoghaire. Wilford House, Co. Dublin 11

THE COACH HOUSE The coach house located to the rear of the main house has been converted into a large garage, study and meeting room on the

This conversion, while adding some useful additional accommodation, did not in any way alter the exterior façade of the original coach house,

THE GROUNDS The seven acres of pleasure grounds which surround Wilford House are simply splendid and are quite possibly some of the finest

13 THE COACH HOUSE The coach house located to the rear of the main house has been converted into a large garage, study and meeting room on the ground floor with a 3 bedroom guest apartment on the first floor. This conversion, while adding some useful additional accommodation, did not in any way alter the exterior façade of the original coach house, allowing the courtyard retain its quaint charm. THE GROUNDS The seven acres of pleasure grounds which surround Wilford House are simply splendid and are quite possibly some of the finest private gardens in county Dublin. They comprise manicured lawns, a sunken garden, a walled orchard, hazel grove, herb and vegetable garden, a barbeque garden, four separate patio areas and a large pond. The grounds are beautifully punctuated with a broad selection of mature specimen trees. Wilford House, Co. Dublin 13

14 TECHNICAL INFORMATION The sale includes all kitchen fittings and appliances together with built in furniture. The property is fully alarmed, Oil fired central heating, serviced by mains electricity, main water and drainage is to septic tanks within the grounds. The property is offered for sale by freehold with vacant possession being given at the closing of the sale DERRY directions SLIGO DUNDALK BELFAST From Dublin travel South on the N11 towards Wexford, continue onto the M11 and take exit 5 for Bray/Shankill. At the roundabout Wilford House will be on your left hand side. WESTPORT DUBLIN AIRPORT GALWAY BALLINASLOE ATHLONE DUBLIN SHANNON AIRPORT WICKLOW City Centre Ballsbridge LIMERICK TIPPERARY WATERFORD CORK ROSSLARE Dun Laoghaire Wilford House Bray CORK AIRPORT Greystones Conditions to be noted: 1 These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or any part thereof and none of the statements contained in the particulars as to the property is to be relied on as a statement or representation of fact. 2. The vendor does not make or give, the Agent(s) or its staff authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of this property. 3 All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchaser or tenant should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy himself/herself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 4 In the event of any inconsistency between these particulars and the contract of sale, the latter shall prevail. 5 The terms, Vendor and Purchaser, where the context requires shall be deemed to refer to Lessor and Lessee and Landlord and Tenant respectively. Sherry FitzGerald PSRA Registration No: Wilford House, Co. Dublin

16 Sole Selling Agents Serena.maguire Sherry FitzGerald Town Hall Centre, Bray, County Wicklow T: +353 (0) E: serena.maguire@sherryfitz.ie DAVID ASHMORE Sherry FitzGerald 164 Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 T: +353 (0) E: david.ashmore@sherryfitz.ie

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GRAHAM JOHN MAKE LIFE SPECIAL T: 01303 474101 M: 07875 001499 E: mattryde@grahamjohn.com www.grahamjohn.com Delightfully individual in a setting that wows you Character & convenience This home has the