Description
Sherry FitzGerald is delighted to welcome no. 20 Leopardstown Avenue to the open market, a superb 4/5 bedroomed semi-detached property, located in this much sought after residential location. Featuring a magnificent kitchen extension and spacious attic conversion, this fabulous home was upgraded and extended to exacting standards by the current owners in 2008, with the overall design carried out by Extend architects, Dalkey. The property boasts many notable features, including the expansive and light filled 40 sq m rear extension incorporating the kitchen / dining / family room, a bespoke utility room with fitted cabinetry, dormer attic conversion with shower room and a delightful garden room currently in use as a games room, providing additional recreation space. Benefitting from a highly desirable B3 Energy Rating, this exceptional property also qualifies for a green mortgage, which adds to the appeal. Offering spacious proportions with an excellent balance of living and bedroom accommodation, the property also benefits from a rarely found garage, offering super shelved storage space and further potential to incorporate into the main dwelling, if required. The interiors are beautifully appointed and feature a mix of engineered wood flooring at ground floor level and newly fitted stairs carpet which continues across all bedroom accommodation. With an overall floor area of approx. 184 sq m / 1,980 sq ft. plus an attic conversion of approx approx. 25.4 sq m, the accommodation briefly comprises of; a bright entrance hallway, with guest wc. To the left of the hallway is an elegant living room with feature fireplace and open fire. Continuing along the hallway is the home office / fifth bedroom, this room offers great versatility and could be put to use as a playroom or sitting room as desired. To the right of the hallway is a smartly fitted utility room boasting an extensive range of integrated cabinetry, providing extensive storage solutions and space for a washing machine and dryer, a door from here accesses the side passageway. To the rear is the splendid kitchen / dining / family room, spanning the full width of the property, this exceptional space really is the heart of the home and provides the perfect venue for hosting large family gatherings and entertaining guests. This knockout room features high ceilings, 2 light wells which allow for an abundance of light flow and and wall to wall bi-folding doors which can be fully opened to create a seamless connection to the patio and garden, allowing for a combination of indoor / outdoor entertaining in the warmer months. Returning to the main entrance hall, newly carpeted stairs lead to the bright and airy landing with shelved hot press. There are four bedrooms at this level, three good sized double bedrooms and one single bedroom. Two of the double bedrooms are positioned to the front of the property, featuring fitted wardrobes and large picture windows overlooking the front garden. The Principal double bedroom is particularly spacious, positioned to the rear and featuring two sets of fitted wardrobes and ensuite shower room. The single bedroom is also to the rear, again with fitted wardrobes. A tiled family bathroom with full suite completes the accommodation on this floor. A second, full staircase with balustraded return and large landing window, continues to the attic conversion. This is a wonderful space amounting to approx. 24.5 sq m and features dormer windows overlooking the rear garden, a separate shower room can also be found here, completing the overall layout. This stunning property provides a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial, high energy rated family home in a prime residential setting.
Garden
The property is accessed via double entrance gates opening to a wide gravelled driveway, providing off street parking for 2-3 cars, with gated side passageway leading to the rear garden. There are double vehicular entrance doors to the garage and pedestrian door garage access from the side passageway. The rear garden is laid out mainly in lawn, with new fencing to the side and walled to the rear. A full width Indian sandstone patio provides the ideal spot for outdoor dining and barbeques in the summer months. A garden shed provides additional storage. There is also a delightful garden room at the end of the garden, (built circa 2020), currently in use as a games room, with functioning electricity and wired internet, this super addition to the property could also be used as a home office or hobby room as desired.
Set in this prime residential neighbourhood, no. 20 Leopardstown Avenue enjoys easy access to every conceivable amenity, including local shops, the popular Leopardstown Inn bar and restaurant within a mere 150 meters. The villages of Stillorgan, Blackrock and Foxrock are just a few minutes' drive away. There is also a selection of primary and secondary schools in the vicinity, including some of south county Dublin's most prestigious schools alongside UCD at Belfield within 4km. There are excellent transport links to hand, including the Luas at Sandyford and the N11 with QBC within walking distance. Access to the N11/M50 corridor is just moments away, allowing for easy travel to the city centre and beyond. Also within striking distance are an abundance of leisure facilities including Leopardstown Tennis Club, Westwood Gym and Fitness Centre, Leopardstown Racecourse and Golf Centre, and Carrickmines Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club to name a few. The business districts of Sandyford Industrial Estate, Leopardstown Business Park and the Beacon Hospital are just minutes away.
This stunning property provides a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial, high energy rated family home located in a prime residential setting. Accommodation
Entrance Hallway -
Bright entrance hallway with engineered oakwood flooring, downlighters.
Guest WC -
Tiled flooring, wc and whb, frosted window to side, storage.
Living Room -
Engineered oakwood flooring, ceiling coving, feature fireplace with open fire, picture window to front.
Home Office/Bedroom 5 -
Engineered oakwood flooring, ceiling coving, opaque glass panelled doors to kitchen/diner.
Kitchen/Dining/Family Room -
Wood effect flooring, high ceilings, downlighters, 2 large light wells, kitchen area with range of wall and floor units, integrated full length fridge and freezer, wall mounted oven and microwave, 5 ring gas hob, centre island with storage, 2 integrated dishwashers, wall to wall bi-folding doors to rear patio and garden.
Utility Room -
Tiled flooring, wall and floor units, countertop, stainless steel sink, space for washing machine and dryer, full length cloaks and shoe storage, door to side passageway.
Upstairs -
Landing -
Newly carpeted staircase leads to carpeted landing with shelved hotpress.
Bedroom 1 -
Large double bedroom to rear with new carpet, built in wardrobes and shelving, window overlooking rear garden, door to:
Ensuite -
Tiled flooring, tiled shower enclosure, wc and whb over vanity, wall mirror with shelving, electric light.
Bedroom 2 -
Double bedroom to front with new carpet, fitted wardrobes, window to front.
Bedroom 3 -
Double bedroom to front with new carpet, fitted wardrobes, window to front.
Bedroom 4 -
Single bedroom to rear with new carpet, fitted wardrobe, window to rear.
Bathroom -
Family bathroom with tiled flooring, floor to ceiling wall tiles, full bath with shower, wc and wash hand basin over vanity unit, wall mirror with shelving, full height shelved storage.
Staircase leads to -
Attic Space -
Converted attic with new carpets, dormer windows overlooking rear garden, Door to:
Shower Room -
Tiled flooring, shower enclosure, wc and wash hand basin.
Features
- Special Features
- Superb refurbished and extended family home
- Fully re-wired, re-plumbed and re-insulated
- B3 Energy Rating
- Double glazing and composite hall door
- 40 sq m kitchen extension
- Bespoke fitted utility room
- Attic conversion with shower room
- Gas Fired Central Heating
- Garage suitable for conversion (subject to necessary p.p.)
- Off street parking for 2-3 cars
- Detached wooden garden room with electricity and internet, insulated roof and floor
- 150m to local shops, including pharmacy, convenience store & Leopardstown Inn
- Walking distance to Stillorgan Village
- Walking distance to Sandyford Luas and QBC on N11
BER Details
BER: B3
BER No: 116761206
Energy Performance Indicator: 134.85 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
A94AP65 
