2 Bellevue Villas, Lower Glanmire Road, Tivoli, Cork City

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Beds	5 beds
Price	Sold
Property Type	Terraced House
Size	meters²
Energy Rating	BER-Exempt
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Eircode	T23PFN0
Group Name	ERA Downey McCarthy
Sales License Number	002584

Description

Welcome to 2 Bellevue Villas, Tivoli, Cork. Bellevue Villas comprises of a terrace with three elegant townhouses of fine Georgian architecture dating from 1844. No. 2 nestles in the middle and stretches over 5 floors measuring c. 4,000 sq.ft which includes a self-contained rentable apartment. It boasts expansive views over the River Lee which extend from Blackrock Castle to the Port of Cork. The residence has recently undergone comprehensive restoration of the utmost integrity, this work has returned it to the original splendor, which recalls the gracious living of that era. These include a new Bangor Blue slate roof, 3 new flat roofs, 2 new gas boilers, new fitted kitchen to basement, 13 new windows, newly fitted stove and 3 chimney flues lined to roof level. This south facing residence has extensive accommodation arranged over five floors. The principal rooms are wonderfully proportioned with 11 ft. ceilings, they also boast magnificent plaster work ceiling cornicing and rose together with large inviting marble fireplaces. The residence offers all the convenience of contemporary city living with private car parking for four cars, easy access to the City centre and gas fired central heating. No.2 Bellevue Villas has the added security of being completely private. It is bounded to the north by a 70 ft high rock face, to the east by 20 ft thick wall and to the south by the Cork to Cobh railway line. The property is accessed by a specifically constructed fly-over bridge from the Lower Glanmire Road. A short walk to City Centre and a number of Primary, Secondary and Pre Schools on Patricks Hill. The residence is ideally situated close to the city centre as well as the ring road with excellent access to the main arterial routes to Dublin (M8), Rosslare (N25) and Limerick (N20). The Lee tunnel, affords access to West Cork, Cork International Airport and the Ringaskiddy Ferry Tunnel. Accommodation in brief : Basement : Hallway, Kitchen/Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 5, Bathroom. Ground Floor : Reception Hallway, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bathroom. First Floor : Drawing Room, Bedroom 2, En-suite. Second Floor : Main Bedroom, Nursery/Walk-in Wardrobe, Bedroom 3, En-suite. Third Floor : Bedroom 4, Office, Gym, Storage. Viewing highly recommended.

Accommodation

A solid timber door with attractive ornate fan light allows access to the reception hallway.

Rooms

Reception Hallway - 5.3m x 1.6m The reception hallway has tiled flooring, coving, original picture rail and one centre light piece. Other features include one radiator, two power points, one phone point and and a doorway from here allows access to the main living room. Living Room - 6.6m x 4.9m This is a magnificent room with two large picture double glaze windows to the front of the property overlooking the River Lee. The original coving surrounds the 11 ft. ceiling and the room has one centre light piece, one open fireplace, two radiators and numerous power points and phone points. A feature arch allows access to the dining room. Dining Room - 5.8m x 4.2m Access to the dining room can also be gained from the hallway as well as from the living room. The area has one window to the rear of the property, coving, one fireplace with an in-built solid fuel stove and solid timber flooring that has been sanded and varnished to a high quality finish. Other features include one radiator, numerous power points and a door from here allows access to a galley style kitchen. Kitchen - 2.4m x 2.1m Hand crafted solid timber units at eye and floor level on both sides of the room with a contrasting timber worktop. The kitchen includes one window to the side of the property and an integrated double oven, hob and dishwasher. The room has tiled flooring, Belfast sink, tiled splash back surrounding the entire room, timber panel ceiling and one centre light piece incorporating three spot lights. Main Bathroom - 2.3m x 1.9m The main bathroom is located on the half landing off the reception hallway. It has a three piece suite, dual aspect with one window to the rear of the property and one window the side of the property. Features include tiled flooring, one radiator, built-in storage under the sink, timber panel ceiling with recess spot lighting and a hot press area. Stairs and first floor landing - The staircase has been painted while the stairs has a fitted thread carpet. On the half landing we have one window to the rear of the property with curtain rail and curtains. The landing has superb original coving, carpet flooring and one power point. Access to a drawing room at the front of the property and a bedroom and en-suite to the rear is gained from this area. Drawing Room - 8.4m x 4.9m The drawing room features three windows to the front of the property overlooking the River Lee and Páirc Uí Chaoimh. The room has fabulous original coving around the high ceiling, one centre light piece, one open fire place, solid timber flooring, two radiators and numerous power points. Bedroom 2 - 5.8m x 4.2m A magnificent double room that has one window to the rear of the property. The room has original coving, window shutters and a radiator. The bedroom has an open fireplace for decorative purposes only, solid timber flooring which has been painted, power points, phone points and an en-suite bathroom. En-Suite - 2.4m x 2.1m The en-suite features a three piece suite with an original cast iron bath with claw legs. There is one window to the side of the property, one centre light piece, storage under the sink and an extractor fan. Stairs and second floor landing - This stairs has also been painted with a carpet thread and on the half landing. There is a carpeted area with one window to the rear of the property. Located off this landing is a walk-in storage area. The second floor landing has carpet flooring, original coving, one centre light piece and accessed off this room is the main bedroom with nursery/walk-in wardrobe and bedroom 3 with an en-suite. Main Bedroom - 5.6m x 4.9m A magnificent main bedroom that has two windows to the front of the property offering spectacular river views. The room has carpet flooring, coving, two large radiators, ornate fireplace, one centre light piece and a door from the room allows access to the nursery/walk-in wardrobe. Nursery/Walk-in Wardrobe - 4.93m x 2.7m This room has one window to the front of the property. Features of the room include carpet flooring, one centre light piece, one smoke and a carbon monoxide alarm. This room can be used as a walk-in wardrobe or nursery. Bedroom 3 - 5.8m x 4.2m Another large double bedroom has one window to the rear of the property, solid timber flooring which has been painted, coving surrounding the ceiling, one centre light piece, one open fireplace, one smoke alarm, numerous power points and a doorway from here allows access to a modern en-suite bathroom. En-Suite - 2.4m x 2.1m Modern tiling from floor to ceiling, this room has one window to the side of the property. A double corner shower area incorporating a Triton electric shower, free standing wash hand basin with storage, one centre light piece and one extractor fan. Bedroom 4 - 6.6m x 2.8m A dual aspect room with windows at the front and back of the property. Features include solid timber painted flooring, one smoke alarm, one centre light piece and two power points. Home Office - 2.6m x 2.8m This room has one window to the front of the property. Features include one centre light piece and two power points. Gym - 2.6m x 2.4m This room is currently laid out as gym. This room has one Velux window to the front of the property, one centre light piece and a solid timber floor that has been painted. Storage Room - 2.6m x 2.8m One centre light piece, solid timber flooring, located to the rear of the property. APARTMENT/GRANNY FLAT - This part of the property can be accessed by its own front door at basement level or from the main property. Apartment Main Entrance Timber door with glass paneling at basement level allows access to the apartment entrance hallway which has tiled flooring, one centre light piece, one smoke alarm and coving. There are two power points, one electricity meter and a door from here allows access to a main living area. Sitting Room - 4.8m x 3.0m The sitting room has original paved flooring, one window to the front of the property with curtain rail and curtains. One ornate feature solid fuel stove, one centre light piece, coving, two power points and television point. An open arch from here allows access to a kitchen/dining area. Kitchen/Dining - 5.5m x 4.0m This kitchen features modern fitted units finished in a Prague Ivory colour scheme with a contrasting walnut counter and has a tiled splash back. The room has one window to the rear of the property over looking the garden, one radiator, one centre light piece, one wall mounted light piece, one extractor fan. The kitchen has plumbing for a washing machine, space for a drier and space for a oven. Bathroom - 2.3m x 1.9m This bathroom has a three piece suite including a corner shower area that works off the mains, one window to the side of the property, one centre light piece and one radiator. Bedroom 5 - 3.6m x 3.1m A double bedroom that has one window to the front of the property which includes original shutters, curtain rail and curtains. The room has carpet flooring, one radiator, one centre light piece and four power points.

Features

Approx. 4,000 ft² / 371.61 m² Built in the early 19th century South facing 11 ft. ceilings Magnificent cornicing and roses Fine marble fireplaces Gas fired central heating Security gates Private car park Separate apartment/granny flat Private fly over Bridge from the Lower Glanmire Road A short walk to the Cork City Centre Easy access to all major routes 8 smoke/CO2 alarms

BER Details

BER: Exempt

Directions

See eircode T23PFN0 for directions.

Disclaimer

The above details are for guidance only and do not form part of any contract. They have been prepared with care but we are not responsible for any inaccuracies. All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permission for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct but any intending purchaser or tenant should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy himself / herself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. In the event of any inconsistency between these particulars and the contract of sale, the latter shall prevail. The details are issued on the understanding that all negotiations on any property are conducted through this office.

Description

Accommodation

A solid timber door with attractive ornate fan light allows access to the reception hallway.