Description
Discover the timeless beauty and sophistication of this magnificent two-storey over garden level Victorian home, nestled in the heart of Monkstown. Just a short walk from local restaurants, cafés, boutique shops and Salthill & Monkstown Dart Station. Surrounded by coastal walks and the east & west piers are a stone's throw away.
This exceptional residence, presented to the highest standard, enjoys a meticulously maintained railed front garden with pedestrian path to the granite steps leading to the front door. Inside is a welcoming, well-proportioned entrance hallway adorned with ceiling cornice and lower hallway with guest cloakroom.
To the front, the drawing room awaits, featuring a bay window and an impressive marble fireplace. What sets this home apart is the interconnecting doors that lead to the dining room, a feature not all houses on this terrace enjoy.
At the return level, there is the first of many bedrooms and stairs to the garden level which is a haven for family life. Here, you'll find a stunning, fully fitted kitchen with AGA, elegantly styled and equipped. An inviting hub for everyday family meals, and a chef's dream for culinary indulgences. The kitchen seamlessly flows into a bright and welcoming family room, both benefiting from dual aspects overlooking the front and rear gardens. This level benefits from separate access to the front, and additional accommodation to include a utility room, a bedroom and bathroom.
There is a majestic staircase to the upper floors with three more bedrooms and a family bathroom. To the front, the main bedroom suite awaits, complete with a dressing area featuring ample wardrobe space. This generous master suite comprises a spacious bedroom with a fireplace and a magnificent bay window that frames stunning sea views. Its ensuite bathroom completes the luxurious retreat.
To the rear, a spacious lawned garden, bounded by granite walls, provides a private oasis for relaxation and outdoor activities. The rear vehicular access to Knapton Lane and outstanding future mews development potential this adds further enhances the possibilities to this remarkable property.
Further amenities are nearby in Dun Laoghaire including two shopping centres, an IMC Cinema, the Pavilion Theatre and the outstanding marine facilities along the seafront. If that isn't enough, within walking distance at Blackrock Village there are two more shopping centres and a further array of boutique-style shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.
In terms of recreational amenities, one is spoilt for choice with pleasant coastal walks nearby, a range of tennis clubs including Monkstown and De Vesci and a wide array of football, rugby and GAA clubs also close by. There is a superb choice of primary and secondary schools in the area, among them CBC Monkstown, Rathdown, Cluny, Holy Child, Blackrock College, Willow Park, St. Andrews, Loreto Foxrock, Loreto Dalkey, Scoil Lorcáin, Hollypark and Lycée Français d'Irlande. Accommodation
Entrance Hallway - 2.1m x 1.15m
with ceiling cornice, ornate centre rose and Portugese limestone floor
Guest Cloakroom -
with wash hand basin, w.c. and window to side
Drawing Room - 4.72m x 5.95m
with ceiling coving, downlighter lighting, period marble fireplace with slate hearth, bay window overlooking the front and double folding doors to
Dining Room - 4.74m x 4.17m
with marble fireplace with slate hearth and surround and window overlooking rear garden
Rear Return -
with staircase to lower level
Bedroom 4 - 3.67m x 3.65m
with window overlooking the rear garden, ceiling coving, window to side and cast iron fireplace
Study Area - 2.05m x 4.05m
leading to
Lower Hallway - 2.1m x 4.85m
with separate entrance with courtyard front
Utility Room - 1.63m x 2.59m
with Ideal Logic gas boiler, plumbed for washing machine and sink unit
Kitchen - 4.58m x 4.93m
to front with downlighter lighting, tiled floor, AGA with double hob and three ovens, separate Bosch oven, Neff four ring gas hob, peninsula unit with double sink unit and Indesit dishwasher, and opens to the
Family Room - 4.59m x 4.26m
with downlighter lighting, tiled floor and double doors to the rear garden
Lobby -
Shower Room -
with step in shower, tiled floor, w.c. and wash hand basin with 2-drawer vanity unit
Bedroom 5 - 3.85m x 3.59m
with window to rear and double doors to rear garden with downlighter lighting and fitted shelving with cupboards under
First Floor Return -
Bedroom 3 - 3.65m x 3.63m
with window overlooking the rear garden
Family Bathroom -
with bath with shower over, w.c., wash hand basin, tiled floor, wainscoting and window to side
First Floor -
Bedroom 2 - 4.72m x 4.23m
with window overlooking rear and cast iron fireplace with tiled surround
Master Bedroom Suite -
Dressing Room -
with fitted wardrobes
Bedroom - 4m x 5.85m
with marble fireplace with slate hearth, bay window enjoying sea views over the city and bay, and door to
En Suite Bathroom -
with step in shower, roll top and claw bath, w.c. and wash hand basin
External -
To front there is a railed garden, lawned with mature shrubs and trees, gravel path to the granite steps to the front door and a private, paved patio area. The rear garden, approx. 50m x 7.8m, has a private patio with paving and steps to the garden which is laid out in lawn with very attractive sandstone paving to the rear. The garden is bounded by granite walls and enjoys a sandstone patio to rear which benefits from the afternoon & evening sun. There is a fenced area opening to the parking area to rear with double vehicular gates and outstanding potential to construct a mews subject to planning permission.
Features
- Features include:
- A wonderful, Victorian home close to Monkstown Village, Dart and local schools
- Presented to the highest standard
- Floor area approx. 279.2 sq m (3,005 sq ft)
- Off street carparking to the rear (mews development potential)
- Five spacious bedrooms including the main bedroom suite with ensuite bathroom & dressing area
- Lawned garden approx. 50m x 7.8m with rear vehicular access to Knapton Lane with outstanding further development potential
- Gas fired central heating
- Spacious, well-proportioned accommodation with inter-connecting rooms maximising the flow throughout this wonderful home
- CAT 5 cabling throughout & fibre home broadband
- Just a short walk to the seafront, east & west Piers and Salthill & Monkstown Dart Station
BER Details
Negotiator
A96 A2K2 
