Blessington Lake, Wicklow

2, 3 & 4 bedroom luxury homes

close to the Blessington Lakes

Burgage Castle is a beautiful development of only 58 family homes in one of Irelands most desired areas. It is rare to get a combination of all things country yet still have Dublin City Centre & its surrounding areas on your doorstep. The town of Blessington is thriving & offers super Cafés / Restaurants & Pubs. Situated at the foothills of The Wicklow Mountains, & on the banks of The Blessington Lakes. The village is also well serviced in terms of transport & has a Dublin Bus (65) which runs regularly throughout the day & links Blessington to Dublin City Centre. The surrounding area is an outdoor paradise offering an abundance of water sports and activities on the Blessington Lakes, Horse Racing at the nearby Naas, Punchestown and The Curragh, beautiful Lakeshore Golf Courses, hillwalking in the Wicklow Mountains, the Blessington Greenway walk leading to the stunning Russborough House and Gardens and The Avon with its outdoor pursuits and trails. There are Rugby, GAA, Soccer and Cycling Clubs all nearby. High speed broadband should also appeal to those working from home.

SCHOOLS

There is a wide selection of schools on your doorstep, with many primary options from Educate Together through to the Gealschoil at Kilmalum & St Marys Junior School & Blessington No.1 School. Secondary schools are well catered for with Blessington Community College in the village & buses to Naas, Dunlavin & Kilcullen, Rathcoole & Dublin which all have Secondary Education. Newbridge College & Terenure Collage are also an easy commute. Preschools include Cocoon, Sakura & Blath na hOige.

SHOPPING & RESTAURANTS

Shopping is well catered for with Dunnes Stores, SuperValu, Aldi and Centra all a short walk away. Larger shopping centres such as the Citywest, The Square, Dundrum, The Whitewater Shopping Centre, and Kildare Village luxury shopping outlet, are all very accessible. Bustling pubs and eateries are abundant, with coffee shops, cafes and a wide range of restaurants including Chinese, Indian, Thai, and Italian all in the village. The renowned Ballymore Inn with its many accolades is a short drive not to mention Avoca at Rathcoole.

TRANSPORT

Bus Routes:
Dublin Bus 65 (Blessington to Dublin City Centre via Tallaght) 183 (Naas to Arklow)
863 (Blessington to City Centre Direct)
132 (Connolly Station to Rosslare)

TRAINS & ROADWAYS

Luas Park & Ride (15km)
Sallins Train Station (16km)
N7 (13km)
M9 (24km)
M50 (22km)
N81 (0.1km)

SPORTS

Blessington GAA
Blessington AFC
Naas Rugby Club
Three Castles Rowing Club
Blessington Lakes Sailing Club
Resevoir Cogs Cycling Club

GYMS

High Definition Fitness
All In Fitness
Crossfit Tua
Fight Fit Dojo

GOLF

Blessington Lakes Golf Course (7.5km)
Tulfarris Golf Course (8.5km)
Craddockstown Golf Club (10.7km)
Naas Golf Club (17.3km)
Palmerstown Golf Club (16km)
The K Club (23km)

RESTAURANTS / BARS

Hennessey’s Bar & Lounge
West Wicklow House / San Patrizio Avon Food Court (Overlooking the Lakes)
Hollywood Inn
Ballymore Inn

COFFEE SHOPS & CAFÉS

Brew 21
VDA Coffee
Crafternoon Tea
The Moody Rooster
The Hollywood Café
Russborough House & Gardens