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Monkstown bungalow featured on Home Of The Year hits the market for €1.15m

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A bungalow in Monkstown that once featured on RTÉ's Home Of The Year and boasts two courtyard gardens and an enclosed garden room has hit the market for €1.15million.

Located on the highly prestigious Monkstown Hill, in the heart of the south Dublin village, Summergrove Orchard is secluded behind a granite wall that hides the property from view.

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If you're just as nosey to see inside the peaceful oasis as we are, come with us as we take a peek inside...

Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie
Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie

The three-bedroom detached house covers 94 square metres and is owned by Irish artist Isobel Henihan and her husband.

It was designed by Isobel's father architect Don Henihan, and appeared on the TV show Home Of The Year in 2021.

Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie
Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie

When it appeared on Home Of The Year, the judges were impressed by how well the property used its space to the fullest, according to the Irish Times.

Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie
Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie

At the heart of the house, is an open plan kitchen, living and dining area that is bathed in natural light thanks to the layout and the floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors that lead into the courtyard gardens.

Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie
Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie

The kitchen features a moveable island, marble worksurfaces, and wide plank flooring, while the living space is enhanced by a sleek inbuilt electric fire and the dining area features a range of built-in bespoke cabinetry.

Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie
Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie

The property features a master bedroom ensuite with floor-to-ceiling wardrobe space as well as two extra bedrooms - both with built-in bunk beds, making it a functional home for a young family.

Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie
Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie

However, the garden is the highlight of this property with two gated courtyard gardens separated by an archway featuring stunning raised granite beds with mature shrubs, trees and mature olive trees.

Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie
Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie

The garden has extensive sheltered patio space, making it the perfect place for hosting including an enclosed glass garden room with an electric heater, perfect for al fresco dining in all weather!

See more pics of the Monkstown property here:

Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie
Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie
Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie
Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie
Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie
Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie
Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie
Summergrove Orchard, Monkstown. Pic: Daft.ie

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