A superb period country house recently refurbished, situated in one of the most picturesque settings in Co. Wicklow, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, and enjoying pastoral views of the surrounding countryside and Wicklow Mountains.

Main House: 5 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry and swimming pool.

Gardens of  c. 3.2 ha. including original walled garden, lake, wooded avenues and grass tennis court.

Location:

The house is approximately 3.2 km from the village of Newtownmountkennedy, just off the main Dublin/Wexford Road (N11), 38 km south of Dublin City, in a quiet rural location surrounded by mature trees and open parklands.

North County Wicklow is renowned for its scenic beauty and is generally referred to as the "Garden of Ireland". The internationally renowned Mount Usher Gardens are approximately 12 km from the property. The Wicklow Mountains give an enchanting backdrop to the residence.

Amenities:

Golfing	The golf enthusiast is extremely well catered for in the surrounding area with top quality championship style courses.
	Parkland Courses	The 2 main parkland courses are Druids Glen, host to the Murphy's Irish Open in June 1996 (5 km), Powerscourt (13 km) and Greystones (13 km).
	Links Courses	The main Links course of the area is the European Club at Brittas Bay approximately 24 km from the property.
Yachting	The main yacht clubs of the area are The Royal Irish Yacht Club, The Royal St. George Yacht Club and the National Yacht Club, situated in Dun Laoghaire. There are further yacht clubs at Bray, Greystones and Wicklow.
Shopping	The main shopping centres for the region are Dublin, Bray and Wicklow and are all within easy reach.

Description:

Trudder Lodge is a most attractive and well maintained country residence in a stunning location, set in mature gardens with a back drop of the Wicklow Mountains.

It is approached by a gravel driveway, passing the extremely pretty gate lodge and winding through mature trees and over a small stream which feeds the ornamental duck pond.

The main house with a southerly aspect has 3 main reception rooms of pleasant proportions. There are 6 bedrooms of which 3 have bathrooms ensuite. The garden level includes 2 reception rooms, exercise pool, sauna/steamroom, bathroom and store rooms.

Accommodation:

Ground Floor
Hall:	Granite steps leading to double doors, polished wood floor. Glazed doors to:
Reception Hall:	4.80m x 3.66m. Attractive ceiling cornices, polished floor, mahogany doors. Cloakroom off.
Drawing Room:	7.32m x 4.95m. Marble fireplace, French doors to sun terrace. Fine cornice.
Dining Room:	7.24m x 4.95m. Fireplace with Adam style surround. Door to rear hall. Alcove. Cornice, centre ceiling rose.
Study:	5.33m x 4.95m. Marble fireplace. Moulded cornice. Centre ceiling rose.
Cloakroom:	2.44m x 2.06m. W.C. and wash basin.
Kitchen:	7.32m x 4.95m. Custom built pine kitchen with extensive range of floor and wall mounted units, stainless steel sink unit, Aga range, plumbed for dishwasher. Feature arched window overlooking elegant courtyard.
Butler's Pantry:	2.59m x 1.75m. Door to cloakroom, with w.c. and wash basin.
Rear Hall:	5.79m x 1.98m. Range of storage cupboards. Access to courtyard.
First Floor
Master Bedroom:	7.24m x 4.95m. Cupboard containing concealed dressing table, walk in wardrobe.
Ensuite Bathroom:	Jacuzzi bath, w.c., wash basin, shower and storage area.
Bedroom 2:	5.33m x 4.95m. Built in wardrobes. Marble fireplace.
Ensuite Shower Room:	W.C., wash basin and shower unit.
Bedroom 3:	5.41m x 4.11m. Built in wardrobe.
Ensuite Shower Room:	W.C., wash basin and shower unit.
Bedroom 4:	4.11m x 2.36m. Built in shelves (presently furnished as a study).
Bedroom 5:	5.03m x 4.42m. Marble fireplace, built in wardrobes.
Bedroom 6:	3.58m x 2.90m. Built in wardrobe.
Bathroom:	W.C., wash basin, bath and shower unit.
	Walk in linen cupboard.
Garden Level
Hall:	9.3m x 2.51m Polished wood floor.
T.V. Room:	4.9m x 2.9m Wood floor.
Playroom:	7.3m x 4.9m. Polished wood floor, display and storage areas, door to courtyard.
Laundry Room:	4.97m x 3.8m. "Hovel" oil fired boiler, plumbing for washing machine.
Pantry:	3.04m. x 2.08m.
Store Room:	3.66m. x 3.00m.
Wine Cellar
Swimming Pool/ Exercise Pool:	4.11m. x 3.95m.. Tiled surround, double glazed windows.
Bathroom:	Bath, w.c., wash basin, fully tiled.
Sauna Room:	3.30m. c 2.21m. 3 or 4 person sauna with shower booth opposite.

Gardens:

A special feature of this property is the extensive garden which has been well maintained. Most of the garden was probably planted at the time of the construction of the main residence. There are many specimen trees specifically planted for their colourful foliage. The majority of the grounds have been kept to maintain and enhance the natural woodland appearance. However works have been carried out to include some features such as a wooded pond with 2 islands, to encourage wild fowl in to the area.

There is a large walled garden extending to approximately ½ acre surrounded by stone walls, with original glass house to the southern boundary. There are a further 2 paddocks, one suitable for the grazing of a horse and the other presently used for the production of organic vegetables and nursery plants.

Adjacent to the residence there is a grass tennis court and lawned areas with many varieties of rhodedendrons dividing the lawns into quiet and sheltered areas.

Access:

By Road - Dublin via the N11 (approximately 30 minutes) 38 km. Wicklow via the N11 (approximately 15 minutes) 16 km.

Directions: From Dublin take the N11. Continue on until the left hand turn off for Newcastle, (just after Kilquade, under the motorway. At the next junction turn left and immediately after Gregory's Garage turn right. Proceed along the road for approximately ½ mile and the entrance to the property is the white gate on the left hand side with the gate lodge inside.