Description
Quillsen is delighted to represent this most quaint and charming period home. Peacefully positioned in a small enclave in the heart of Dublin 3, No.5 Cecil Avenue is a beautifully renovated and extended end-of-terrace period red brick home, exuding the elegance of the early 1900s. This delightful property offers a sunny westerly orientation, leading to a private rear garden oasis complete with a raised pond, water feature, patio terrace, and composite decking. The home retains many original features, including polished floorboards, feature fireplaces, and ornate plaster work, all beautifully complemented by modern updates such as a new solid concrete floor and engineered oak flooring.
The inviting sitting room is a testament to the homes period charm, enjoying a bright outlook over the front and boasts original coving. Large windows to front and rear allow natural light to flood the space, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Adjacent to the living room, the dining area offers a perfect setting for family meals, with a feature cast iron fireplace and easy access to the kitchen and garden. The kitchen is both functional and stylish, boasting wooden countertops, ample storage, and modern appliances. It opens onto a bright conservatory, ideal for enjoying morning coffee while overlooking the lush garden.
Upstairs, the master bedroom is a serene retreat, complete with a feature fireplace and generous wardrobe space. The second bedroom is equally charming offering flexibility as a guest room and this room steps down into a very quaint and bright office space with glass roof and windows. The family bathroom is tastefully appointed, featuring a bath with an overhead shower and elegant tiling plus the converted attic space adds yet more space to this home and is currently set up as another work space / music studio.
This property is ideally located in a quiet cul-de-sac, just a short stroll from Clontarf`s vibrant amenities, including the seafront promenade, parks, a selection of shops, many lovely restaurants, buzzing cafes and trendy gastro-pubs. The friendly and convenient neighbourhood also offers excellent schools, wonderful sports and recreational amenities, clubs and gyms plus super transport services and links provide swift access across the city including the DART at Clontarf.
With its blend of period charm and modern convenience, 5 Cecil Avenue is a true hidden gem in a sought-after neighbourhood. To arrange your viewing please contact Paul Menton and Melanie Brady on 01 8335844. Accommodation
Ground Floor Level
Porch - 0.57m (1'10") x 1.15m (3'9")
Tiled open porch and pathway leading to the property,
Entrance Hallway - 3.4m (11'2") x 1.15m (3'9")
Newly tiled hallway, original dado rail, decorative cornice and central ceiling rose.
Stting Room - 3.52m (11'7") x 2.82m (9'3")
Located to the front this room enjoys natural light from a long window overlooing the front garden and road and open through to the dining room. Quality engineered oak flooring runs throughout.
Dining Room - 2.97m (9'9") x 3.33m (10'11")
Located to the rear with door leading to the hallway and also opening through into the kitchen. Both kitchen and dining room work together with a very clever integrated fridge/ freezer installed to an alcove plus a super understairs pantry cupboard. A long window overlooks the very attractively landscaped rear garden.
Kitchen - 2.34m (7'8") x 2.11m (6'11")
Fitted with a range of stylish units offering great storage including a new Rangemaster induction cooker, extractor fan over and integrated microwave, dishwasher and refuse. Also including a double pantry / larder press and a separate pull out larder rack. The kitchen opens through to the conservatory and has laminate flooring.
Conservatory - 2.3m (7'7") x 2.19m (7'2")
A peaceful space with glass roof and windows and door opening to a beautiful garden oasis. This room has tiled flooring and feature wooden clad wall.
Utility / Outside WC / Shower Room / Storage.
Located within the rear garden with WC, shower enclosure, washing machine and dryer. The floor is tiled and a newly installed combi-boiler has been fitted recently.
First Floor Return Level
Bathroom - 2.03m (6'8") x 2.19m (7'2")
A spacious bathroom with bath including shower over, glass screen, WC and wash hand basin. Partially tiled walls and floor,
First Floor Level
Landing - 2.98m (9'9") x 1.56m (5'1")
With spiral stairs leading to the attic.
Bedroom 1 - 3.3m (10'10") x 4.14m (13'7")
Large double room located to the front with original polished floorboards, fitted wardrobes and a feature fireplace.
Bedroom 2 - 2.98m (9'9") x 2.44m (8'0")
Generously sized single room with original polished floorboards and a pull down murphy-style bed with additional storage.
Office - 1.68m (5'6") x 1.86m (6'1")
Bright room with glass widows and new A rated glass roof overlooking the rear garden and offering a birds eye view over the rooftops.
Attic Space - 2.76m (9'1") x 2.95m (9'8")
Super converted attic space currently set up as an additional work space / music studio. With Velux window, eves storage and laminate flooring.
Gardens
To the front this period home offers a pretty wrought iron railed garden.
The landscaped rear garden enjoys plenty of peace and sunshine with a westerly orientation and a most private and peaceful position. This gorgeous space has a patio terrace stepping down to composite decking and raised borders are planted with an abundance of specimen plants and flowers. There is also a feature raised pond including a water feature and attractive outside lighting. There is also access to a gated rear lane currently used for bins and additional storage.
Features
- Stunning 2 Bedroom Period Home with an additional office and converted attic space.
- Private westerly facing landscaped rear patio garden
- Many original features intact
- New concrete floors to downstairs rooms
- Access to rear via a gated laneway
- Gas fired central heating
- DART Station at Clontarf is a short 5 mins walk
- On doorstep to a host of amenities and within 2.5 kms distance from Dublin city centre
- FREEHOLD title
- Inclusions: Flooring, gen. fixtures and fittings, all kitchen / utility appliances
BER Details
BER: E2
BER No: 117457788
Energy Performance Indicator: 342.09 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
D03 W638 
