Out with the old, in with the new might be many people’s New Year’s resolution as we head into 2026. If one of yours is to get your hands on a new home then The Glebe in Rathmichael, Dublin 18, might just be worth considering.
While traditionally our Dream Home section has focused on one property, The Glebe is an exclusive development of just four detached homes which are launching soon in the south Dublin suburb.
Only added to MyHome on December 29th, this mini development is pretty much divided in two where old meets new.
Located on a private and secluded 1.3 acre woodland site off Brides Glen Road, the development features two new build two-storey detached 4 bed homes, each offering 191.8sqm of living space and a generous A2 energy rating.
The beauty of this development, however, is that it marries the past and the present in harmonious style by combining the two A-rated new-build modern homes with two refurbished period houses.
On site there is also Old Glebe House, an exceptionally spacious detached period property, built circa 1630, which offers a total floor area of 381sqm and The Coach House, a semi-detached split-level two-storey modernised period mews house.
Given it’s a new year, it is the new homes at The Glebe we are focusing primarily on.
Designed by Carew Kelly Architects, these A-rated homes combine a strikingly modern appearance with contemporary building materials, featuring eye-catching exteriors and large, Scandinavian style, double-glazed windows and doors.
Inside, there’s a host of high-spec contemporary features including bespoke kitchens incorporating quartz worktops, flat panelled built-in bedroom wardrobes, top quality sanitary ware in all bathrooms and the best of wall and floor tiling throughout.
A high standard of internal finishes includes spacious living areas, high ceilings, quality joinery, satin finished woodwork and all rooms painted as standard.
Lower heating bills are assured, with each of these energy efficient homes featuring an A-rated heat pump, zonal controlled central heating, double-glazed windows and exterior doors, and a high level of insulation that together add up to a toasty A2 Building Energy Rating (BER) rating in line with Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) standards.
With safety and security in mind, each house has carbon monoxide monitors, smoke detectors and window restrictors on the upper floors, as well as being wired for an alarm system. Connectivity is also assured by the provision of Cat 6 cabling for high-speed broadband.
Outside, each house is provided with a low-maintenance driveway providing parking for two cars with access via a side gate leading to the back garden
The ground floor accommodation comprises of an entrance hall, guest bathroom, storage area, den, kitchen/dining room, living room and utility room.
On the first floor there is a landing and four bedrooms, including the master bedroom. Three of the bedrooms also have en-suite bathrooms while there is also a family bathroom off the landing and further storage space.
The new homes at The Glebe also come with gates fitted at the side passages, while there is generous off-street parking.
Extras now included as standard include a shower screen fitted to the bath, flooring to the ground floor hall, kitchen and living/dining room with a choice of colours, additional built-in storage to hallways and landing areas with high quality fitted units, a choice of colours for the joinery and a choice of three paint colours.
The development enjoys a highly convenient location within easy reach of the many shops, stores, cafes, restaurants, pubs, schools, amenities and services the surrounding South Dublin/North Wicklow region has to offer.
The town centres of Dun Laoghaire (7.6km) and Bray (6.3km) are both less than a 15-minute drive away, while nearby village centres include Shankill (1.6km), Cabinteely (3.8km), Kilternan (4.1km) Deansgrange (5.1km), Stillorgan (7.9km) and Blackrock (9km).
The property is also with easy reach of several major shopping centres and retail parks including a Tesco superstore in Ballybrack (2.8km), the flagship Dunnes Stores centre in Cornelscourt (4.6km), Carrickmines Retail Park (5.9km) and Dundrum Town Centre (11.2km).
The area is also served by excellent transport links. For motorists, these include the N11, M11 and M50, which are all a short drive away. There’s also a great choice of public transport links including stops for Dublin Bus services on the nearby N11, the Cherrywood Luas stop and Shankill DART station.
The region also caters for a huge variety of sports including GAA, soccer, rugby, golf, sailing, cycling, athletics, swimming, tennis, bowls, badminton, bowling and snooker. There’s also a great choice of outdoor amenities including nearby Cabinteely and Shangannagh Parks, with their extensive parklands, woodlands and walking trails.
The area also offers a great choice of primary and secondary schools and is also within commuting distance to several third level colleges including IADT Dun Laoghaire, UCD, the Smurfit Business School and Trinity College Dublin.
The Glebe really is a development that has it all – modern living, in a fantastic location.
Find out more about The Glebe on MyHome at www.myhome.ie/4886956 or contact selling agent Derek Byrne Property Consultants on 087 937 0896.
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