Summer Means Sun, Sand and Sea When You Buy a new Home at SeaGreen in Greystones

There are many truly great things about the seaside town of Greystones, from its position as a culinary hotspot to the many family pastimes to  keep everybody active, from its well-known  Cliff Walk to its  hidden gems, and one thing most locals will agree on, is that the beaches are definitely one of them. If you own, or are looking to buy, one of the beautiful new houses at SeaGreen Gate in Greystones, the sun, sea and sand at these beaches in  this perfect location are a great way to enjoy an  active lifestyle.

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There are two beaches in Greystones – the shingled North Beach beside the harbour, and the sand and stone South Beach at the southern end of the town. Greystones actually gets its name from the kilometre-long stretch of grey stones that separates the two.

Just as Greystones enjoys an  easy commute to Dublin city centre and the surrounding areas via a great public transport system and road network, the South Beach is also very accessible by DART, but for those living at SeaGreen, it’s just a short walk from your front door to the sand and the water’s edge.

Awarded a Blue Flag, the half-mile long South Beach is lifeguarded during the warmer months, and also has an adjacent playground, completely refurbished and improved this year, for children who want to take a break from splashing around and swimming in the clean and clear water.

The Blue Flag means that dogs will not be allowed on the beach from June to the end of August, so you don’t have to worry about anybody stepping in something unpleasant while sunbathing or going for a paddle.

Even in the winter months, the South Beach proves popular, with many hardy souls taking to the water for a refreshing dip, such as during the  annual Christmas swim.

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One place many locals flock to is the little inlet known as Lady’s Cove that is situated between the two beaches. As well as the clean sand you can catch some rays from, it has great rocks to jump off and lots of opportunities for beachcombing to find interesting bits and bobs from the sea and creatures such as anemones at low tide, so your children will have a great time while you relax and enjoy the weather.

The North Beach at the harbour also provides locals with an array of  water-based activities, with the sailing club, sea scouts and angling club all situated nearby. The recently modernised marina accommodates up to 250 boats and attracts sailing fans from all over the world, so even if you don’t fancy getting into the water, you can enjoy a great day on it.

Greystones sailing club offers dinghy and keelboat sailing courses for children and adults alike, so if you don’t yet know your rudder from your tiller, you can sign up and soon be able to take to the water right from the beach and check out the coast from a different vantage point.

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Of course, one thing that makes both of these beaches truly stand out is the jaw-dropping setting. Looking out across the sea, you can take in the views of nearby Bray Head all the way across Dublin Bay to Howth, while behind you stands the beautiful Wicklow Mountains.

Dolphins have been known to come close to shore for a visit, and while you may not see any whales, on a very fine day you can actually make out Wales on the distant horizon.

After a  perfect summer day on the beach, it’s great to know that you can walk the few minutes back into town to sate your appetite at one of the many great cafes, restaurants and pubs. From healthy food at The Happy Pear to crepes at Pierre Grise to pizza from the Delgany Inn, or even a cold treat from the Spendlove ice cream parlour, there’s a fantastic selection on offer to suit any tastes.

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For owners of the new four-bedroom  Wilde, the  Beckett or the  Yeats houses at the SeaGreen Gate development, it is also great to know that after a day on one of the two beaches, or both if you are feeling active, it is only a few minutes’ walk back to your new home, where you can enjoy the comfort these superb new builds offer. Whether you want to gather in  the kitchen to share stories of your day, or plan to enjoy the  penthouse feel within a family home the innovative design of the interiors provides, is up to you.

The beaches in Greystones are just another reason why this seaside location is such a great place to live, but however you decide to spend the sun-filled summer days here, it is always good to know that  your new home is just a hop, skip and jump across the sand away.

If you would like to register your interest in one of the new houses at SeaGreen Gate, you can do so below:

Creating a space for comfortable family living at SeaGreen Gate in Greystones

We recently released new videos giving a roaming view of the living spaces and kitchen/dining area in the beautiful new houses at SeaGreen Gate in Greystones, and here, we want to share some more details about these great family-friendly spaces in this  perfect location.

Having spoken about the convenient and elegant  bathrooms in the four-bedroom  Yeats, the  Wilde and the  Beckett homes at SeaGreen Gate, and the jewel in the crown that is the  top floor bedroom in these wonderful new homes, we are just as excited to talk about the area in which you and your family will spend most of your time.

Be Sure to Register Now for Our Autumn Launch!

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Living Spaces

One of the great advantages of the  new SeaGreen Gate houses is that they have two separate living areas in which the entire family can relax and plan the  many activities they can enjoy in this seaside town, whether on land or  at sea.

Off the kitchen there is a space that can be used as a play area for children, or as an overflow entertainment area when you want to have guests over. It has great French doors that open out onto the patio, so you can entertain inside or outside, and it creates a great flow through the house that allows you to enjoy those  perfect summer days in Greystones.

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There’s a separate sitting room, which has ample space for the whole family to watch TV, talk about their days. and simply relax and congregate together. Everything we do at the SeaGreen houses is family-friendly, because it is a place designed for families.

The bay windows in the living room provide not just great views, but also a huge amount of natural light, with the comfortable but elegant design and layout adding to that spacious feel.

As with all of the new developments at SeaGreen Gate, we have designed these builds in such a way that we provide the platform upon which you and your family can personalise your surroundings, and really  turn your house into a home. As interior designer Eily Roe explains in the video below, the interiors are decorated in a very neutral palette with contemporary design, but if a purchaser wants to really make it their own, they can do just that.

Kitchen and Dining

The family-friendly feel extends to  the kitchen, with Eily Roe tasked with making this part of the house as amenable as possible to family members of all ages.

‘I chose to put in a very simple canvas so that purchasers can make their own decisions about how they want it to look,’ Eily explains. ‘It’s a simple and straightforward design, but very classic, and will stand the test of time.’

The soft white doors and the finish in the kitchen area offer a diffused palette that gives your family the freedom to personalise the space to meet their needs.

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That space is enhanced by the fact that the separate utility room enables you to keep the kitchen, dining area and breakfast bar clear and uncluttered, providing a spacious area in which you can prepare and share meals with your family, or socialise with friends. If you want to get away from it all for a short while, or take a brief step back from family life, the adorable reading nook offers you an oasis of calm.

The custom-fitted kitchen and dining space has everything a family could want. It has a huge amount of worktop space, high-tech appliances including electric hob, cooker, telescopic extractor fan, fridge freezer, dishwasher and microwave, plus very cool LED lighting, with great storage and workspaces, but everything is kept clear by the sleek handle-less design.

There is ample space for entertaining, a breakfast bar, a dining table with room for six or more people, and also a really nice seating area.

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Somebody can be at the dining table, somebody can be at the breakfast bar, somebody can be cooking, somebody else can be in the living area – lots of people do different things in the same space, because that’s what families are about, and we make it possible for every family member to enjoy this area in comfort.

Here’s another chance to watch the video of the great kitchen and dining areas in the new SeaGreen Gate homes:

In order to be able to call a new house a home, the entire family needs to be able to feel comfortable and have the space in which to pursue their interests and share time together. At SeaGreen Gate, our houses are designed to give you that space and comfort, and when you see these videos, we are sure you will agree.

To register your interest in the next phase of development at SeaGreen Gate, click here:

 

VIDEO STORY: FROM SEAGREEN’S BEGINNINGS TO OUR SELL-OUT FIRST PHASE LAUNCH!

Take a look at some of the video story from SeaGreen’s beginnings to our sell-out first phase launch!

Due to its success, Wood Group Homes have now announced the launch of their NEW 4 Bed Semi-Detached homes at SeaGreen, Greystones.

These wonderful homes extend to approx. 136sq.m. (1,464sq.ft) with prices starting at €455,000.

If you aren’t successful in securing one of the latest homes at SeaGreen, don’t worry. You can register your interest at www.seagreengreystones.ie

Phase 2 SeaGreen Launch Announced for 22nd and 23rd October

Launch to showcase NEW ‘The Bellevue’ 4 bed detached

Wood Group Homes are delighted to announce the phase 2 launch of SeaGreen, available to view on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October from 12 – 2pm.

Following the sell-out first phase of SeaGreen earlier this year, Wood Group Homes are now releasing a small selection of The Bellevue, a NEW 4 bed detached house which is a contemporary interpretation of a classic design – taking inspiration from the Burnaby to the south of Greystones.

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The Bellevue house type is a very attractive double fronted house with a very large triple aspect kitchen and living room. The Bellevue typically sits on corner sites and enjoys views across Greystones with some benefiting from views out to sea.

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There will also be a further release of the 3 bedroom semi-detached houses, The Portland, and 4 bed semi-detached houses, The Wyndham, which sold out so quickly earlier in the year.  Many of the first residents have moved in over the last month.

Pricing for phase 2 has now been released, as follows:

• The Portland Three Bed Homes 109 sq m / 1,173 sq ft From €420,000
• The Wyndham Four Bed Homes 137 sq m /1,475 sq ft From €470,000
• The Bellevue Four Bed Homes 140 sq m / 1,506 sq ft From €530,000

In order to reserve a home in SeaGreen a booking deposit of €10,000 will be required in cheque or draft form made payable to Margetson & Greene solicitors, together with proof of finance and your solicitor’s details.

 

For all enquiries, please contact Sherry Fitzgerald New Homes on 016671888.

 

Video Story: from SeaGreen’s beginnings to our sell-out first phase launch!

Take a look at some of the video story from SeaGreen’s beginnings to our sell-out first phase launch!

Due to its success, Wood Group Homes have now announced the launch of their NEW 4 Bed Semi-Detached homes at SeaGreen, Greystones.

These wonderful homes extend to approx. 136sq.m. (1,464sq.ft) with prices starting at €455,000.

If you aren’t successful in securing one of the latest homes at SeaGreen, don’t worry. You can register your interest at www.seagreengreystones.ie

4 Bed Semi-Detached homes launched at SeaGreen

Wood Group Homes are delighted to announce the launch of their NEW 4 Bed Semi-Detached homes at SeaGreen, Greystones.

These wonderful homes extend to approx.136sq.m. (1,464sq.ft) with prices starting at €455,000.

The Wood Group and Sherry FitzGerald New Homes would like to invite you to a private preview of the new four bed show home in SeaGreen on Friday 13th May from 2pm to 4pm.

To find out more about these homes go to www.seagreengreystones.ie If you can’t make the preview on Friday, the show home will also be on view on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May from 2pm to 4pm.

We look forward to seeing you there.
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Greystones – Ireland’s newest premier foodie town

When you’re thinking of moving to a new area, it’s important to consider not just the home you will own, but the area you will live in. What type of lifestyle can you expect to enjoy in your new surrounds? Where will you spend quality time together as a couple, or with friends? What time of entertainment and dining options are available to you?

Originally a small fishing village, Greystones is now one of Leinster’s most thriving coastal towns and offers a wonderful seaside lifestyle, a mere 45 minutes from Dublin city centre.

Alongside boutique shopping, international standard sports clubs, scenic walks and beach activities, Greystones is also fast becoming a contender as one of Ireland’s premier foodie towns.

Surrounding the harbour front and Main Street, the restaurants of Greystones enjoy a reputation for serving delicious, top quality food with a great atmosphere. Chefs are fortunate to have the highest quality ingredients available from several local producers, all within the ‘Garden of Ireland’.

We have compiled a list of some of the most celebrated restaurants in the area below, for you to try.

The Happy Pear

T: (01) 2873655 E: bookings@thehappypear.ie

Renowned across Ireland, The Happy Pear started out as a veg shop on Greystones Main Street but today includes a family-run natural food store, a wholefood café and an evening restaurant, all in the same great location.  Brunch and lunch are served to discerning diners daily, while the evening restaurant opens on Friday and Saturday only, from 6pm – 10pm, offering an exclusive cuisine experience. Dishes on the evening menu include

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The Three Q’s

T: 012875477 / E: info@thethreeqs.com

The Three Q’s is a regularly award-winning restaurant where traditional dishes such as wood pigeon and duck are offered alongside North African delicacies like baked Moroccan fish with chickpeas, tomatoes and coriander. The owners, three local Greystones brothers, have endeavoured to offer carefully prepared food using the best quality and local ingredients. They also have a strong belief in making menu items from scratch where possible, including their jam, ketchup, mayonnaise, stocks, sauces and breads. A brunch favourite for locals, the creamed porridge made with Baileys and toasted almonds is a must-try.

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Chakra by Japiur

T: 012017222

Chakra by Jaipur is a cut above the rest when it comes to Indian cuisine, and certainly one of the most popular restaurants in Greystones. Each dish is artfully crafted and guests enjoy a welcoming environment with stylish decor and immaculately turned out waiting staff. Consider dishes like aubergine fritters, tossed in roasted pepper with onion rings, mustard & ginger dressing; or lobster poached in butter, fresh turmeric & coconut veloute, served with tomato rice, and you get the idea.

The Hungry Monk

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A local favourite, The Hungry Monk restaurant is one of Greystones oldest and best restaurants, operating since 1988. Supporting local farmers and fishermen, the restaurant boasts a choice of eight different varieties of fish on the menu per day in the summer months and in winter, the menu offers wild game such as mallard, pheasant and venison. Diners enjoy The Hungry Monk for a buzzing atmosphere, pleasant service, wonderful food, and a superb wine list.

The Pigeon House

T: 012877103

The Pigeon House Cafe is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an eclectic menu for what promises to be exciting dining experience. Award-winning Chef, Brian Walsh, brings with him his philosophy of using high quality, local produce to create the dishes for his menus. Dishes are also inventive and fresh, such as chicken ballotine with chestnut tarragon mousse, gubeen chorizo and cocoa bean cassoulet.

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The Beach House

T: 012874623

The Beach House bar and bistro offers simple fare than the other restaurants mentioned, but deserves an honourable place in the list for its history, unrivalled location and brilliant atmosphere, combined with tasty food served by friendly staff. Situated right in the picturesque harbour of Greystones, The Beach House was first established in 1850 and is a family owned and operated pub since that time. Over the years, The Beach House has provided a welcome stopping place for locals, tourists, fishermen, hikers and hill walkers alike. It’s a fantastic sun-trap and people watching spot during summer and offers live music and entertainment all year round. A great place to get to know the locals if you’re new to the area.

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Greystones Harbour

Wood Group Homes has announced the coming launch of SeaGreen, a new homes development situated in the highly sought-after locale of Greystones. Unrivalled in its setting, location and quality, SeaGreen will be one of the most exciting developments to be launched in South Dublin / North Wicklow in recent years.

SeaGreen will be launching its new 3 and 4 bedroomed homes in the spring in a location that offers new homeowners the ‘keys to the community’ with an unrivalled lifestyle on their doorstep, and less than one hour from Dublin city centre.

School around the Corner

SeaGreen, offering premium homes within walking distance of exemplary schools

When you’re thinking of moving with your family, or planning to have children in the future, it’s vital to live in an area that provides easy access to excellent schools. A school within walking distance of home is always preferred, remember the old adage, ‘The best school is the one nearest you!’

The stunning new Greystones housing development, SeaGreen, offers the perfect solution. SeaGreen offers new 3, 4 and 5 bedroom traditional family homes in the middle of what ought to be called The Smartest Town in Ireland, simply because of the wonderful choice of primary and secondary schools available.

SeaGreen adjoins two newly completed primary schools, the GaelScoil and an Educate Together, as well as the newly opened and much-anticipated TempleCarrig Secondary School, all in Blacklion, Greystones.  While other exemplary schools such as Loreto Abbey Dalkey, St. Andrew’s College and Blackrock College are only a short DART trip away, starting from Greystones station just 15 minutes’ walk from SeaGreen.

Now that you know how much choice there is for your children’s future in Greystones, it’s time to choose the schools that will best suit your family (and future family)! Below is some information that might help you in your research, as well as the best contact to speak with in each school, if you want to find out more.

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St Kevin’s National School is a Catholic primary school for boys and girls from junior Infants up to sixth Class. St. Kevin’s strives to value the contribution of all its students, respects their uniqueness and responds to their individual needs in a caring and supportive way. The Principal is Scott Vance who can be reached at stkevin.ias@eircom.net or 012876660.

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St Laurence’s National School is also a co-educational primary school that caters to children from junior infants to sixth class. The school aims to promote the full and harmonious development of all aspects of the pupils in its care.  The principal is Catherine Coveney who can be reached at office@stlaurences.ie or 012876198.

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St Brigid’s National School have a mission to provide the highest quality education for all students, in a happy, safe and stimulating Christian environment, focusing on academic, social, personal, moral and spiritual development to help students achieve advancement. The principal is Sr. Kathleen who can be reached at office@saintbrigidsgreystones.com or 012876133.

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St Patrick’s National School is under the patronage of the Church of Ireland and its characteristic spirit is a reflection of the ethos of the Church, incorporating a balance of faith and culture. The principal is Eileen Jackson who can be reached at admin@stpns.ie or 012875684.

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Loreto Abbey Dalkey, one of Ireland’s most prestigious girl’s schools is set on visually spectacular grounds. Teachers and staff know each girl individually and strive to provide each one with a rounded education, offering a wide range of curricular and co-curricular choices. The school is only a 20 minute DART ride to Dalkey, from Greystones and lots of children from the school make this commute every day together. The deputy principal is Mr. Bernard O’Boyle who can be reached at 012718904.

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Delgany National School is a co-educational school under Church of Ireland Management. There are just over two hundred pupils ranging in age from four to twelve years. There are twelve full time teachers and a number of part time specialist teachers. The school is proud to be recognised for being an active and green school and has also excelled in the National “Discover Primary Science” initiative. The principal is Patricia Conron who can be reached at delganyns.ias@eircom.net or 012876904.

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GaelScoil Na gCloch Liath is a co-educational, all-Irish, interdenominational primary school set up in 2008 under the patronage of the Foras Pátrúnachta, to cater for the demand for all-Irish primary education in the local area. The school operates under a joint Catholic and Protestant ethos, creating an understanding and acceptance of Catholic and Protestant modes of worship. The principal is Eoghan O’Muirgheasa who can be reached at ofig@gscl.ie or 012010718.

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Educate Together is a multi-denominational primary school in Greystones that welcomes children of all denominations, creeds and nationalities. The principal is Catherine Sadlier who can be reached at contact@greystoneset.ie or 012871817.

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Greystones Community School is a brand new primary provision for the Greystones area that opened its doors for the first time in September 2015, taking in Junior Infants only. However it will soon expand year on year up to 6th class. The school is currently based in temporary accommodation at Greystones Rugby Club but will eventually move to a brand new building. The principal is Rory Kinnane who can be reached at greystonescns@kwetb.ie or 0874007442.

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 GREYSTONES / DELGANY SECONDARY SCHOOLS

 Temple Carrig Secondary School is proud of its links with the local community and seeks to build on those links. The Board of Management of Temple Carrig Secondary School is also mindful of the Church of Ireland ethos of the School which permeates all aspects of the education of their pupils, however pupils are welcome from widely differing faith traditions and many come from backgrounds of no faith at all.  The principal is Alan Cox who can be reached at info@templecarrigschool.ie or 012873610.

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St David’s Holy Faith acknowledges that parents and guardians are the primary educators and works in co-operation with the student and the home to help each individual pupil reach his or her potential. They view education as the development of the whole child, not just intellectual development but also the pupil’s physical, social and spiritual development. The principal is Mary O’Doherty who can be reached at info@stdavids.ie or 012874800.

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Colaiste Chraobh Abhann is a co-educational, multi-denominational second level school that believes in the pursuit of educational excellence in a community where mutual respect prevails. The principal is Shane Eivers who can be reached at reception@colaisteca.ie or 012870198.

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ON THE DART LINE SCHOOLS

The 8 o’clock DART from Greystones station on any weekday would provide a very interesting social study into teenage behaviour! You’ll notice that groups of school going passengers make very discerning carriage choices as they make their way to their morning classes, so look out for the Willow Park and Blackrock carriage, or the St. Andrews carriage, or the Loreto or Holy Child Dalkey girls all together in another! Taking the DART to school from Greystones for the first time is as simple as the ABCs, just follow someone in a uniform like yours!

Here’s just a short note of two choices from the DART: 

St. Andrew’s College is one of Ireland’s most prestigious boy’s schools, with a distinctly international ethos.  The school is only a 35 minute DART ride to Blackrock, from Greystones and lots of children from the school make this commute every day together. The principal is Peter Fraser who can be reached at information@st-andrews.ie or 01 288 2785.
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Blackrock College is one of Ireland’s most prestigious boy’s schools, and the Blackrock College Union is famed for its strong support networks for graduate alumni.  The school is only a 35 minute DART ride to Blackrock, from Greystones and lots of children from the school make this commute every day together. The principal is Alan McGinty who can be reached at info@blackrockcollege.com or 01 288 8681.
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SeaGreen will be launching its new 3 and 4 bedroomed homes in the spring and will provide the perfect new home in the most perfect place to raise a well-educated family! Keep in touch for updates and more information at www.seagreengreystones.ie

Wood Group Announces Exclusive New Greystones Home Development

Great news for hopeful homeowners still searching for the perfect place to lay down roots. Wood Group Homes has announced the coming launch of SeaGreen, a new homes development situated in the highly sought-after locale of Greystones.

Unrivalled in its setting, location and quality, SeaGreen will be one of the most exciting developments to be launched in South Dublin / North Wicklow in recent years.

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The Setting

From a beautiful elevated site on Chapel Road, the development boasts ocean views that are so expansive, on a clear day it will be possible for SeaGreen homeowners to see Wales from their bedroom window.

The Location

Settled in the heart of Greystones, SeaGreen homeowners will enjoy all the richness and variety this seaside town has to offer.

From beautiful beaches and the new dynamic harbour front, to aspirational shopping and award-winning cuisine in restaurants such as The Happy Pear, The Three Q’s, The Hungry Monk and Chakra, SeaGreen provides the keys to a uniquely rewarding place to live.

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SeaGreen also adjoins two newly completed primary schools and the much-anticipated new TempleCarrig Secondary School in Blacklion, Greystones. While other exemplary schools such as Loreto Abbey Dalkey, St. Andrew’s College and Blackrock College are only a short DART trip away, starting from Greystones station just 15 minutes’ walk from SeaGreen.
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The Quality

Every aspect of SeaGreen is designed to foster and grow a sense of community and place. There are no apartments as the low density layout (on average 7.5 houses per acre) features ‘home zone’ cul de-sacs and wide open spaces.

Homes will offer traditional character and blend beautifully within the community they are built. Each home will then be equipped with modern, green technologies that also echo the natural surrounds of the development and answer the demand for more ecologically aware, sustainable living.

SeaGreen will boast the highest quality specification and attention to detail in all features of its design, a trademark that people have come to expect from Wood Group Homes.

The Wood Group is a third generation family-run company that have been building premium quality homes for 40 years. Wood Group combine superb craftsmanship and attention to detail with progressive architecture and design, to create homes with character and personality.

The quality of their work can be seen in recent developments such as Churchfields, CherryGlade and the latest offering of Glendale, applauded by the Irish Times and Sunday Business Post.

Coming Soon

Construction has just commenced on the luxury development, with a selection of three, four and five bed homes to become available in the spring of 2016.

Keep checking back on this blog for further updates on SeaGreen. You can also express your interest and find out more through the Wood Group Facebook page, which is monitored every day.