Wed Sep 25 04:30:00 UTC 2024: ## New Development Offers Family Homes with a Sense of Community in Wicklow
Hawks Bay, a new residential development by Durkan, is offering two and three-bedroom family homes just outside the picturesque town of Wicklow. The development, designed with a focus on community, is located within walking distance of Wicklow town and boasts easy access to nearby attractions, including the sea, mountains, and the M11 artery.
“Thoughtful planning and design are hallmarks of Hawks Bay,” says Savills New Homes, the selling agent. The development offers a mix of modern amenities and rural charm, with easy access to both Dublin City Centre and surrounding towns and villages.
The homes range in size from 87 sq m (938 sq ft) two-bedroom mid-terrace to 122 sq m (1,315 sq ft) three-bedroom end-terrace, with prices starting from €400,000. Built with high-quality insulated concrete formwork (ICF), each home comes with Homebond structural and latent defects insurance for added peace of mind.
Features include high-quality brick and render finishes, energy-efficient UPVC double-glazed windows, paved driveways, and landscaped back gardens. The Albatross three-bedroom model offers a unique car port that can accommodate two cars, with an outdoor terrace above for additional living and leisure space.
Inside, the homes boast high-spec finishes, including painted doors, contemporary skirtings and architraves, and brushed satin ironmongery. Kitchens are fitted by local cabinet maker Fitzgerald Kitchens, featuring fully integrated appliances and stainless steel sinks. Bathrooms and en-suites offer tiled floors and wet areas, contemporary shower enclosures, and top-of-the-range sanitary ware. Bedrooms come equipped with Shaker-style fitted wardrobes.
Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the homes achieve an A2 energy rating through high levels of insulation, energy-saving LED lighting, heat pumps with zone control, internal pipe insulation, and a mechanical ventilation system. Each home is wired for high-speed broadband and benefits from Siro superfast broadband, with data and TV points in each livingroom.
The rural location provides a quiet and tranquil setting, close to popular attractions such as Brittas Bay, Mount Usher Gardens, Glendalough, and Powerscourt Waterfall and Estate. With its blend of modern amenities, community focus, and scenic location, Hawks Bay is an attractive option for families looking for a home in a picturesque and convenient setting.
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