When the weather is as warm as it has been this week, there’s a natural tendency to desire being near the coast with a sea breeze and a beach walk on your doorstep. When it comes to coastal properties, there’s few better on the market right now than Heather Cottage.
Located on the Upper Cliff Road in Howth in north Co Dublin this striking 5 bed contemporary residence is instantly impressive.
Boasting 340sqm of living space, this one-of-a-kind home sits discreetly into the landscape in an area of outstanding natural beauty, just outside Howth village.
Heather Cottage is the last word in discretion. The property was imbued with a sense of place by its creator, the internationally renowned architect Andrzej Wejchert of AD Wejchert and Partners.
At one with its private setting on the Hill of Howth, Heather Cottage offers an unrivalled, front-row view of Ireland's Eye, Lambay Island, and the Irish Sea beyond.
The structure itself pays homage to its surroundings through the use of local materials. Clad in Howth Stone, an indigenous ochre-coloured sandstone, the exterior walls blend seamlessly into the landscape.
The roof is covered in sustainable, corrosion-resistant zinc and offers two roof terraces from which to take in the breathtaking coastal panorama.
The elevated driveway leading up to Heather Cottage from the cliff path gives the impression of driving directly towards the sea.
The residence is composed of a split-level, single-storey living and entertaining wing and a two-storey bedroom wing, offering a total of 3,390 square feet of airy, light-filled interior space.
Heather Cottage affords splendid isolation but comes equipped with every modern luxury, including a B3 energy rating.
Designed to an exacting standard, the finishes throughout are meticulous. Double-glazed and thermally broken windows bring in the light and the views yet also provide protection from the elements.
White-oiled oak and Liscannor-tile floors throughout are equipped with an underfloor gas-fired heating system.
The sleek contemporary kitchen, situated on the entrance level to connect to the main living spaces, features white siltstone countertops. An open doorway leads into a large dining room overlooking the living room, itself divided into two distinct areas by a dual-fronted fireplace.
Vast walls of glass frame the dramatic vistas of the Howth coastline and the Irish Sea.
Designed for ultimate peace and privacy, every area of the house offers a sanctuary away from the outside world.
There are three luxurious bedrooms on the entrance level. A flight of stairs leads down to two additional bedroom suites and a sixth bedroom, currently configured as an office.
The joinery, flooring, glass balustrades, open shelving and niches are all beautifully crafted.
The main bedroom has a sumptuous bathroom. The second bedroom has a spacious en-suite with a shower and a sliding glass door to a private terrace. Each of the bedrooms has an oversized en-suite bathroom (three of which have baths) appointed with Philippe Starck sanitary ware and Hansgrohe showers, all as luxurious as those in the world's finest hotels.
The house is set within over seven acres of verdant private grounds and an environment of outstanding natural beauty. It is further surrounded by 300 acres of magnificent land which is totally protected landscape. The land has been designated as an area to which attaches a Special Area Amenity Order, which attributes the most stringent level of planning protection. No other home can ever be built here. This is because the surrounding landscape is Government-designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is a home to wild birds, animals, sea cliffs, heathland, and rocky outcroppings.
The location of Heather Cottage is also second to none, As well as being just 30 minutes from Dublin city centre and 20 minutes from Dublin Airport, the house is in close proximity to three main beaches, two hidden beaches, yacht clubs, exclusive golf clubs, excellent schools and frequent public transport systems – not to mention the restaurants and facilities of Howth village, which are just a short walk away.
There is also much to do on site apart from soak up the amazing views, with a newly constructed tennis court and stables amongst its many features.
Whatever the weather, Heather Cottage is a home for all seasons.
Find out more about Heather Cottage on MyHome at www.myhome.ie/4995224 or contact selling agent Barry Connolly of Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty Dublin North on 01 853 6016.
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