A large family home and equestrian centre about a mile from Stepaside is 15 minutes drive from Dundrum Town Centre, writes Fiona Tyrrell
An equestrian centre with a large detached house and 40 acres on an elevated site offering superb views over Dublin comes to the market this month.
Brooke Lodge, Stepaside, Co Dublin is a well-maintained and working equestrian centre, which has been in operation for 16 years. Owner Sandra McCracken is selling through Ganly Walters, which is guiding €4.5 million for the property which is to be sold by tender on June 8th.
Located only one mile from Stepaside village, the house and lands offer excellent views over the surrounding countryside including Killiney Hill, the Sugar Loaf and the lead mines.
The property will attract people interested in acquiring a substantial land holding in south County Dublin and the purchaser could be somebody in the equestrian world or those wishing to acquire a quality residence and private grounds.
Although the land is zoned for agriculture use there is room for limited development potential, according to the agent.
However, given the level of development in the area, further development potential may emerge in the medium to long term.
The 223sq m (2,400sq ft) house comprises three reception rooms, an office, four bedrooms, a family bathroom and shower room.
To the front of the house the diningroom and sittingroom - both with feature fireplaces - have lots of windows to capitalise on the property's pretty setting.
The kitchen, which along with the diningroom, were once two adjacent traditional-style cottages, has a rustic feel to it with exposed beams, a half-door leading out to a decked patio area and a Stanley range.
It is homely and welcoming and is the focal point to this family residence.
There are lots of modern touches, including lots of storage space and Velux windows. A family bathroom and office complete the downstairs layout.
Upstairs there are four bedrooms (two doubles, a twin and a singe), a large hot press, a shower room and toilet.
The equestrian centre is accessed via its own entrance and has 56 stables, two tack rooms, an office, a feed room and two indoor arenas.
There is also an outdoor arena and a large car-park.
The balance of the surrounding land is laid out as a cross-country course.
To the front of the house is a pretty decked area, ideal for barbecues. At the side there is a herb garden and to the rear a large garden with mature trees and shrubs. Despite Brook Lodge's rural setting, the property is only a few minutes from Stepaside village, a 15-minute drive to Dundrum Town Centre and close to many good schools and facilities.
