3 Sydenham Terrace, Monkstown, Cork

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A classic Regency terraced house set in a quiet cul de sac with spacious accommodation, wonderful gardens and views over the Inner Harbour.

Accommodation

Hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, cloakroom. Lower ground floor with kitchen, laundry, pantry, boot room and stores. First floor with 4 bedrooms and bathroom. Delightful gardens and views over the Inner Harbour. Built as homes for Naval officers’ in the early 19th century this handsome terrace of six properties offers gracious living space coupled with an unrivalled harbour-side location only 20 minutes drive from the city centre. The imposing houses offer well-proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors, to include three reception rooms and four bedrooms together with kitchen and utility rooms to the lower ground floor. The main reception rooms are at first-floor entry level which afford them wonderful light and views over the rear gardens and harbour, enhanced by large sash windows and high ceilings. Whilst the house has retained most of its period features, it is centrally heated with radiators to all floors. It has been well maintained and upgraded over the years with recent works to roof, windows and drains. Other improvements have contributed to a C3 BER rating - a respectable performance for a period building. MONKSTOWN The leafy suburb is one of the city’s most sought after and this terrace has proved equally popular over the years. Monkstown offers a peaceful harbour side location with the property well situated for many local amenities including primary school, pubs, cafe and restaurant all within walking distance. Monkstown Sailing Club and Monkstown Tennis Club are also within walking distance whilst Monkstown Golf Club is within 1 km. ACCOMMODATION GROUND FLOOR Hall Approx. 3.95 m x 3.60 m Turned staircase to first and lower ground floors. Dado rail. Cloakroom off with wash hand basin and WC. Tiled floor. Wood panelling. Drawing Room Approx. 6.10 m x 4.85 m A fine bright room with three arched sash windows, with shutters overlooking the gardens and Harbour. Stripped and varnished original pine floor. Open fireplace with marble chimneypiece. Ceiling cornice. Picture rail. Dining Room Approx. 4.85 m x 4.25 m A fine room with two arched sash windows with shutters overlooking gardens and Harbour. Fireplace with insert wood-pellet burner and marble chimneypiece. Tile hearth. Ceiling cornice. Picture rail. Feature panelled double timber doors opening to Sitting Room Approx. 4.35 m x 4.00 m Open fireplace with marble chimney with Victorian cast iron grate and decorative tiles. Slate hearth. Ceiling cornice and picture rail. LOWER GROUND FLOOR The lower ground floor opens onto a sun terrace and the gardens which gently slope towards the harbour giving affording plenty of light and views. Kitchen Approx. 5.45 m x 4.75 m A bright kitchen with three windows overlooking gardens. Pine fitted kitchen with polished granite worktops and tile splashbacks. 1½ bowl inset sink with mixer taps. Belling cooker. Whirlpool dishwasher. Tile floor. Space and lined flue for range/Aga cooker with built in shelved cupboard and hot press to either side. Inset ceiling downlighting. Laundry Approx 2.60 m x 2.20 m 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with single drainer and cupboards under. Whirlpool washing machine. Tile floor. Pantry Tile floor. Shelving Stores Boot Room Part panelled walls. Tile floor. Half-glazed door to terrace and gardens. FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1 Approx. 5.25 m x 3.75 m Vaulted ceiling. Cast iron fireplace. Two sash windows overlooking harbour. Bedroom 2 Approx. 4.86 x 3.75 m Vaulted ceiling. Cast iron fireplace. Two sash windows overlooking harbour. Bedroom 3 Approx. 4.40 m x 4.00 m Vaulted ceiling. Built in wardrobe. Cast iron fireplace. Bedroom 4 Approx. 3.65 m x 2.70 m currently used as dressing room with shelves and hanging space) Bathroom Comprising Victorian bath, walk in shower with Showerlux shower, vanity bowl wash hand basin. Inset ceiling downlighting. Tile floor. Separate WC. OUTSIDE To the front of the property is a useful Stores room which can also be accessed from inside the house. It provides space for the central heating boiler, oil storage tank, bins and firewood. Sydenham Terrace is a quiet cul de sac with parking immediately outside the houses. Gardens The property has wonderful gardens which are a special feature. The small front garden is laid to gravel with shrubs and trees whilst the rear gardens are of generous proportion, sloping gently toward the harbour. They are facing southeast and are terraced with lawns, stone and gravel areas. They include many interesting shrubs and trees including many Acers, Magnolias, Tree Ferns and Pines as well as apple trees. A glasshouse is located at the end of the garden. SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating to radiators. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the sole agents. SOLICITORS Mr Jerry Cronin, JM Cronin & Co, 8 Sullivans Quay, Cork FIXTURES & FITTINGS Only those mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. All items known as vendor’s fixtures and fittings including fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings together with garden effects, ornaments and statuary are expressly excluded. TENURE AND POSSESSION The property is offered for sale freehold by private treaty with vacant possession given upon completion. WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, either public or private, all wayleaves and easements whether specifically mentioned or not. IMPORTANT NOTICE These particulars are for guidance only and are prepared in good faith to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Any description or information given should not be relied on as a statement of fact. Neither Michael H. Daniels & Co., nor any of their employees has any authority to give or make any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only.

BER Details

BER: C3 BER No. 102582384 Energy Performance Indicator: 224.07 kWh/m²/yr

Viewing Details

By Appointment Only
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Date created: Aug 14, 2014

Michael H. Daniels & Co.
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