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Modern elegance meets scenic charm in Sligo for €1,150,000
Bramble Cottage has five en suite bedrooms and is filled with mod cons.
AT FIRST GLANCE, Bramble Cottage exudes the charm of centuries past, yet this five-bedroom, five-bathroom fairytale-like home was crafted in the mid ’90s.
Nestled on about half an acre, the word ‘cottage’ is somehow misleading given its size. Spanning an impressive 390 m², this remarkable house is now available for €1,150,000.
This is a home that offers serenity without complete isolation. Situated on Strandhill Road, automatic gates leads you to the driveway. The striking modern thatched roof and reclaimed timber beam frames define the property’s character. Some of the beams, despite the cottage dating to the ’90s, are over 100 years old.
The entrance hall is home to a coal stove and cosy seating area and the floors are covered in flagstones. Exposed wooden beams and an atrium staircase bring attention to the five metre high ceiling.
The drawing room features exposed wooden beams, carpeted floors, a fireplace and period-style windows that look out to the front garden.
Towards the back, a connected living and dining space opens to a modern kitchen adorned with top-tier appliances and a handy island. This space is 15 metres in length and is the perfect place for day-to-day family life.
For the keen cook, the kitchen/breakfast room has quartz countertops and custom cabinetry and also has an adjoining a snug area with a free-standing solid stove to keep things social.
There is also a utility room beside one of the five bedrooms on the ground floor. This bedroom has an en suite bathroom. Up on the next level you’ll find the four remaining bedrooms. Each one isn’t just double in size but they also have their own private bathroom and walk-in wardrobe.
A discreet staircase leads to a spacious attic, which would make for an ideal children’s playroom or a cosy cinema room. Outdoors, the south facing terrace, accessed from the large open plan space, has a gas fire pit and plenty of room for dining outdoors.
Location-wise, Scarden Beg is a picturesque area near Strandhill, which is just 7 km from Sligo town. For anyone looking for a luxurious home full of character with plenty of space in a scenic location, Bramble Cottage ticks all of these boxes and more.
