Sterne's Mill: Six bed Co Wicklow house on sale for €1m
Sterne's Mill is a property that was originally a cut-stone mill and has been comprehensively renovated and maintained over the years.
Extending to 352 square metres, the home sits on around 2.9 acres of woodland and landscaped grounds, bordered by a mill race fed by the Annamoe River in Co Wicklow.
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It enjoys complete privacy due to mature trees and natural hedging.
The centrepiece of the home is a drawing room featuring vaulted ceilings, an open fireplace, and doors opening to a raised terrace with views of the mill race.
To the front of the house is a living room with a wood-burning stove.
A country-style kitchen is fitted with painted timber units and granite countertops, and adjacent to the kitchen is a pantry, while a linked dining area connects the main living spaces and provides access to both the front and rear gardens.
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The ground floor also includes a utility room, a bedroom, a home office, a guest WC and a shower room.
On the upper level of the main house, there are three bedrooms, two of which feature en suite bathrooms and walk-in dressing rooms.
In addition to the main accommodation, there is a separate guest suite comprising a living area, bedroom, and bathroom, with its own private entrance and views over the mill race.
At the rear of the house, the mill race has been integrated into the landscape design, bordered by a spacious decking area accessed from the drawing room.
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A wooden bridge leads across the water to a plethora of woodland walks which offer views of the Annamoe River.
The property includes a garage, a workshop and a barn in addition to the main house, which all offer potential for conversion subject to the necessary permissions.
The property is located to Roundwood, which offers popular dining options, and gives easy access to Glendalough, the Wicklow Mountains, and Lough Tay for hiking, cycling, and outdoor pursuits.
Local amenities include golf in Roundwood, tennis and sailing in Greystones, and excellent transport links to Dublin via regular bus services and the N11 motorway.
The house has a BER rating of D2, has six bedrooms, four bathrooms and is on sale for €1 million.
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