Mountain View Lodge/€1.2m: Mountain View Lodge, Laragh, Co Wicklow is a large bungalow on eight acres with considerable commercial potential set in picturesque scenery. Anne Dempsey reports.
Run successfully as a B & B for many years, an equestrian business also operated from the address. More recently, the owners converted part of the stable block to six self-catering cottages. This is a private treaty sale with Sherry Fitzgerald O'Gorman seeking offers in the region of €1.2 million.
Situated on an elevated site on the road leading from Laragh to the Sally Gap, the property looks across at Scar Mountain and has panoramic views. The entire property consists of a bungalow, guest cottages, stables, garage and barn. The land is set out in a number of paddocks with formal gardens leading to informal woodland.
Built 20 years ago, the bungalow with 334 sq m (3,600 sq ft) has a well-proportioned south-west facing drawingroom with marble fireplace, three large windows with views and patio doors opening on to a timber deck.
The family livingroom has a cast-iron solid fuel stove with slate hearth. There is a smaller diningroom off the hall. The recently refurbished kitchen/breakfastroom has fitted units painted cream, Powerpoint double oven and hob, extractor fan, integrated dishwasher and American-style fridge freezer.
There is a mix of double/single bedrooms, some with fitted storage and all with en suite shower rooms. The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe. Outside, each guest cottage has an en suite bedroom, incorporating a small kitchenette and dining area. The property is reached via an avenue bound by fencing and an old stone wall. There is a public and private car-parking area.
