“Kincora”, Kinlen Road, The Burnaby, Greystones, Co. Wicklow

INTRODUCTION

Kincora built in 1902 is a classic Burnaby Edwardian four/five bedroom semi detached family home standing tall on the leafy Kinlen Road, a road renowned for its convenience to Greystones beach, Dart station and town centre itself. Representative of its Edwardian era the front elevation showcases a picturesque veranda, sash windows and a solid hall door framed with individual glass panels. Kincora with its many original period features represents an effortless blend of old worlde charm and elegance, enhanced by modern design features throughout.

Beautifully maintained and extensively upgraded, the current owners are responsible for the extension which offers up a Hampton style dining room with vaulted ceiling, a utility room and a garden room with french doors out to the landscaped rear garden all leading into the open plan kitchen. The impressive hand painted Kerwood kitchen showcases a duck egg blue gas Aga and large island style breakfast counter ideally positioned for casual dining whilst enjoying garden views.

The extended accommodation links well with the original living rooms creating an ease of flow throughout the house. On inspection of the floorplan one will note that the practical layout offers the best of both worlds showcasing a harmonious contrast of open plan areas and more formal reception rooms. Natural light is in abundance here thanks to the combination of well proportioned rooms, open plan layouts, generous use of windows impressive in both style and size, high ceilings, and velux roof lights.

Upstairs a guest attic room and bathroom were added accessed by a new staircase which matches the main Edwardian style staircase. All bathrooms were newly fitted in 2015 to include a family bathroom looking out on the garden, an ensuite bathroom added to the master bedroom, a downstairs wc and attic shower room. Additional features include wide plank solid oiled oak flooring in the hall, dining room and kitchen area, original fireplaces in most rooms including the bedrooms, picture rails, cornicing, coving, pitch pine original floor boards and internal doors.

Kincora is an idyllic winter house as much as it is a summer one where one can conjure up images of lantern lights flickering through the sash windows at Christmas and in turn envisage enjoying cool drinks whilst relaxing in the garden cabana on warmer summer evenings.

The mature rear garden is not overlooked and comprises of a large lawned area with mature specimen trees, shrubs, boundary hedging. A sun lounging limestone patio is a lovely feature as is the delightful tree house in an old apple tree. Garden lovers will be impressed with the overall maturity of the gardens and its manageable size.

As a result of the current owners impeccable taste, style, and exacting standards this property is a jaw dropping masterpiece of perfection. A home of such distinction which no doubt will exceed even the most discerning of buyers expectations.

THE LOCATION

The Burnaby Estate is renowned for imposing aspirational homes discretely tucked away behind high gates, stone pillars and mature manicured hedges symbolising grandeur, exclusivity and that all alluring sense of historical charm. Former residents such as a former president and professional business classes would have appreciated the privacy and seclusion which indeed continues to exist to this day within the Burnaby. Eamon De Valera reportedly lived next door to Kincora during the early years of his marriage up to 1921.

Greystones having won the accolade of most liveable community is consistently attracting new residents and the return of young couples who have grown up in the area. The Marina and Harbour are fantastic additions to the town and offer sailing/kayaking/diving and fishing activities adding to the plethora of sporting and other leisure pursuits.

Situated between mountains and sea Greystones is surrounded by natural scenic beauty whilst being only a 45 minute commute to Dublin city centre and the Airport. There are regular city bound buses, DART and outer commuter trains. The Aircoach service to Dublin Airport is frequent and reliable. Drivers will be happy with the easy access to the motorway, N11 leading to the M11 and M50.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Stunning specimen of an Edwardian period property

B3 energy rating

Gas fired central heating with installation of new boiler in 2024

Extended and upgraded throughout

Attractive exterior with original veranda and ornate tiles

Feature Bay and box windows

Imposing double glazed sash windows throughout

Original Edwardian solid wood staircase

Original fireplaces in most rooms including all of the bedrooms

Cast iron radiators.

High ceilings, cornicing, picture rails, architraves and timber internal doors

All bathrooms newly fitted in 2015 to include

Family bathroom, Master ensuite, Downstairs wc, and attic shower room

“Kerwood” design hand painted kitchen units with oversized centre breakfast counter

Feature duck egg blue gas fired 3 door Aga

Vaulted timber panelled ceiling with atrium glass roof windows in the Hamptons themed dining area

Fully equipped Utility room with stira stairs up to attic. Fitted shoe storage and cloak area

Three reception rooms with additional garden room- direct access to rear garden via French doors.

Wide plank solid oiled oak flooring in hall, dining room and kitchen area

Understairs smart storage, fitted storage bench in dining area, cloak cupboard area

Recessed lighting

Two attic rooms accessed by a matching Edwardian staircase

Attic rooms currently used as a separate bedroom and shower room

Landscaped rear garden with limestone patio leading onto lawned area

Tree house in old apple tree

Timber painted garden room with stove and wall mounted heater

Gated side entrance

Front garden with lawn area, mature boundary hedging and specimen trees

Pebble stoned driveway with pillars and wrought iron gates provides ample off street parking

Situated within the Burnaby estate within walking distance of Greystones town centre.

ACCOMODATION:

Hallway

Welcoming, bright and spacious with wide plank solid oiled oak flooring. Glass panelled hall door High ceilings with Picture rails, cornicing and Dado rails. Recessed lighting. Home to feature Edwardian hardwood staircase. Positioned off the hall to the right is the drawing room and to the left the Livingroom leading into dining area.

Drawing room

Original pitch pine floorboards. Original fireplace with tiled hearth and inset with cast iron fuel burning stove. Feature bay window with twin large sash windows and timber wall panelling. This room overlooking front garden through Veranda. TV Point. Picture rail.

Living room

Original pitch pine floorboards. Feature box window with three large sash windows overlooking front garden. Tv point. Recessed bookcases either side of original fireplace with tiled inset and brass trim. Door through to:

Hampton style Dining room (leading into open plan kitchen/ breakfast room/ Garden Room

Bright and airy this area is the jewel in the crown with its vaulted ceiling and atrium roof windows. Natural light floods from here right through to open plan kitchen/dining/garden room Fitted bench seat which doubles up as storage under four sash windows. Feature cast iron radiators

Garden room

Floor to ceiling sash windows with  glass french doors spanning almost the entire width of the wall lead out to beautiful rear country style garden. Glass pitched ceiling lets natural light flood through illuminating this area. Black cast iron radiator. Wired for surround sound.

Kitchen cum breakfast room

Stunning open plan area featuring a state of the art  two tone hand pained Kerwood kitchen featuring a duck egg blue gas Aga. Attractive glass display units and fitted wine rack. Under counter lighting and hardwood work tops. Pantry larder with spice racks and pull out drawers, compartmentalised bin drawer and integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer. Marble tiled floor. Recessed lighting.

Large island style breakfast counter host to stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Feature centre island which also serves as a breakfast counter. Fitted ceiling spot lights. In the breakfast/dining area there is a hatch through to dining room. Pantry cupboard and fitted shelving. Feature arch over breakfast area.

Utility Room

Marble tiled floor. Fitted high and low level units. Provision for dryer and plumbed for washing machine.  Fitted overhead wine rack. Provision for large Smeg fridge freezer. Cloak cupboard area with fitted shoe storage bench. Recessed lighting. Glass door out to rear garden.

Downstairs wc

Tiled floor. Recessed lighting. Ceramic whb set into storage unit. Push flush wc.

Study/Bedroom 5

Painted floorboards. Picture rail and original fireplace behind wall.

UPSTAIRS:

Landing return:

Bathroom

Sash windows with shutters. Views of rear garden. Timber flooring. Bath with timber surround. Whb and wc. Old fashioned radiator incorporating towel rail. Recessed lighting.

First floor

Bedroom 1

High ceilings and sash windows. Original fireplace with ornate tiled inset.

Bedroom 2

High ceilings and sash windows. Original fireplace.

Bedroom 3/ Master Bedroom

Sprawling in size this master suite is bright and beautifully proportioned. Feature bay window. Original floorboards and fireplace. Extensive range of modern fitted wardrobes. Picture rail and tv point.

Ensuite

Ceramic whb with mixer tap set into storage unit. Ornate wall splashback. Double sized step in shower with large rose head shower connection. Heated towel rail and window shutters. 

Bedroom 4.

Original fireplace.

Attic/ top floor level

Attic room 1

Currently used as a bedroom. Roof window. Eaves storage. Recessed lighting.

Attic room 2

Currently used as shower room. Tiled floor and step in shower unit. Roof window. Whb and wc. Fitted wall lighting.

OUTSIDE:

To the front: Pillars with with iron entrance gates. Pebbled driveway with lawned area bordered with cobble stones. Mature boundary hedging, specimen trees, shrubs and plants. Clipped plinth level topiary hedging.

To the side: Gated side entrance leading to rear garden.

To the rear: Landscaped rear garden with limestone patio leading onto lawned area.  Timber painted garden room with built in seating, timber wall panelling, stove and wall mounted heater. Tree house in old apple tree.