Excellent opportunity to purchase number 12 Silchester road. A superbly extended double fronted family home of a approx. 327 Sq.m. or 3,500 sq.ft which is well set back from the road with electric gates, ample parking and an exceptionally private south west facing rear garden.The best of house and garden number 12 has been meticulously maintained, extended and upgraded by the current owners and has a wonderful blend of reception and bedroom accommodation. Downstairs there are three bright and spacious reception rooms. The main drawing room and kitchen / family / dining room have direct access to the sunny patio and rear garden beyond. The house features lovely hardwood oak floors, an attractive terracotta tiled floor in the kitchen and a bespoke kitchen and many other internal refinements. A separate large utility room, guest wc and garage complete the accommodation on the ground floor.The bespoke solid oak staircase that services all three levels leads to a bright landing and half landing with four very generous bedrooms at this level. The principal bedroom is very spacious with wonderful sunny aspect and a walk in wardrobe and ensuite. Bedroom two also offers an ensuite shower room and has double doors out to a tiled sun terrace which is private and enjoys day long sunshine. There is an exceptionally large full family bathroom at this level also which is well fitted out with a large dual ended Jacuzzi bath.On the second floor level we have very flexible accommodation that could suit a variety of uses.. Here we have two additional rooms, bedroom 5 / gym and a large study. The gym has a large dormer window and the study has picture windows overlooking the rear garden and Velux roof lights making this area lovely and bright. There is also a shower room on this level.The property is very conveniently located close to Dalkey Glasthule, Sandycove and Dun Laoghaire where both social and essential amenities are in abundance. There are all the facilities one would expect from the delightful villages of Dalkey and Glasthule, including an excellent choice of shops, specialist delicatessens and restaurants, while Dun Laoghaire town centre itself, has everything you need for everyday living. There is a wide selection of sporting and recreational amenities including golf clubs, tennis clubs (Glenageary Tennis Club is just up the road), beautiful walks over and around Dalkey and Killiney Hills as well as the four yacht clubs and an extensive marina at Dun Laoghaire Harbour which will be of major interest to the marine and sailing enthusiast. Public transport links to the city centre are easily accessible with the DART station at Glenageary and the No.7 bus stop both close by, while the Aircoach provides direct access to Dublin Airport. There are also many highly regarded schools in the area including Rathdown School, St Joseph of Cluny and CBC Monkstown, along with The Harold School in Glasthule, regarded as one of the top primary schools in south County Dublin.The gardens are a key feature of this wonderful home. The front garden is large and the house is well set back from the road. There are electric gates opening on to a large Indian Sandstone driveway with ample off street parking for several cars. There is a sandstone path to the front porch and mature lawns, manicured hedges and a variety of specimen trees and flowering plants and shrubs. There are double vehicular doors to the garage.
The rear garden which totals approx. 30 meters in length from the rear of the extension is very private and not overlooked. With a large natural stone Patio / BBQ area positioned to the rear with direct access from the main receptions. This is a wonderful sunny south west facing garden that is ideal for outdoor entertaining. The patio is partly covered for our Irish summers and is bordered by an attractive stone clad decorative wall with well stocked planters. There is a large mature lawn and again plenty of mature plants, shrubs and trees. The rear most part of the garden is accessed via an arch in the hedge which opens in to a secret garden with plenty of mature growth and a garden shed.This property has something for everyone and is a spacious family home that we recommend viewing.
Accommodation
Entrance Porch -
Solid oak floors, fully double glazed with part glazed internal door to entrance hall.
Entrance Hall -
Lovely bright and spacious entrance hall with attractive bespoke solid oak staircase to first floor and Solid Oak floors. Open plan arch to inner lobby with doors to ample storage and hot press.
Living Room -
Bright airy living room with a pleasant aspect out over the front garden with picture windows. Original ceiling coving.
Drawing Room -
A beautifully bright extremely well proportioned extended reception with lovely high ceilings and an amazing south west aspect opening out via a large concertina door and double patio doors to the secluded natural stone patio and garden beyond. Solid Oak floors, inset lights. Attractive marble fireplace with marble surround and hearth.
Kitchen / family / dining -
A most attractive open plan spacious reception room with dual aspect to both the front and rear. Featuring high ceilings and an attractive Terracotta tiled floor with underfloor heating. Brick fireplace with timber mantle and a gas fired stove. The kitchen area is very bright with floor to ceiling glazing and double doors to the patio and garden. Bespoke fitted kitchen with full range of wall and floor units. Tiled splashback, stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Built in Range oven with extractor over. Built in double stainless steel Neff ovens, built in dishwasher and space for American style fridge freezer. Inset lights.
Utility Room -
fully tiled floor, door to rear garden, gas fired boiler and plumbed for washing machine with space for dryer. Plenty of wall and floor units with tiled splash back and stainless steel sink unit and drainer.
Guest Wet Room -
Fully tiled floor with mosaic tiles. Partly tiled walls. WC, wall mounted shower, heated towel rail and modern wash hand basin with Vanity unit under. Wall mounted mirror and light. Skylight over.
Garage -
Garage to the side with pedestrian access form the utility room at the rear and double vehicular doors to the front. Fully tiled area with excellent storage and work bench.
First Floor -
Return landing with bedroom off and stairs to main landing which is bright with solid oak floors, and solid oak stairs to the second floor.
Bedroom One (Front) -
Positioned off the half landing with built in wardrobes and shelving. A fine double bedroom with pleasant aspect, looking out over the front garden.
Bedroom 2 (Front) -
Originally this was the main bedroom so it is very spacious with an extensive range of built in wardrobes. Pleasant aspect to the front.
Bedroom 3 (rear) -
Lovely double bedroom to the rear with double doors to the fully tiled sun terrace. This is a real sun trap and is very private with attractive wrought iron railings. Built in wardrobes.
Shower room ensuite -
Fully tiled floor with travertine tiles and partly tiled walls. Modern corner WC, and modern wash and basin set in vanity unit with wall mounted mirror and light. Fully tiled double shower unit. Inset lights.
Principal Bedroom suite -
Lovely extended main bedroom. very bright with a lovely south west aspect and views of the garden. Spacious with door to walk in wardrobe with ample hanging space and storage.
Ensuite Shower room -
fully travertine tiled floor and partly tiled walls. Wash hand basin set in large vanity unit with plenty of storage and tiled surround and splash back. Wall mounted mirror and light. Heated towel rail. Modern double shower with solid glass. screen watering can head and separate hand held attachment.
Main Family Bathroom -
Originally a fifth bedroom this is an exceptionally large and well fitted family bathroom and is a superb addition to this wonderful home. Fully tiled travertine floor and partly tiled walls. Inset lights. Most attractive fully tiled double shower with watering can head attachment and separate hand held shower. Heated towel rail. Twin wash hand basins set in large vanity unit with tiled surround and splash back with large wall mounted mirror and lights. Modern WC and bidet. Large deep set Jacuzzi bath with raised fully tiled surround and shower attachment.
Second floor -
Solid oak stairs lead to this level which can provide for numerous uses. Landing with double doors to extensive eaves storage. Velux window.
Bedroom 5 / gym -
Large space with Dormer window and good ceiling height. Could suit a variety of uses, currently used as a gym.
Study -
Another very spacious room with twin Velux windows, attractive vaulted ceiling with windows overlooking the rear garden currently used as a study but could suit a variety of uses.
Shower room -
Solid timber floor. Fully tiled corner shower. Party tiled walls. WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Large Velux window.
Outside -
The property is very well set back form the road. The electric gates lead to an exceptional front garden with ample parking for several cars. Indian sandstone driveway and paths with manicure hedging, mature lawns and flowering plants, trees and shrubs. Double doors to the garage.The rear gardens are superb. Beautifully mature and private, with a sunny, south westerly aspect. Opening off the Kitchen and drawing room there is a feature natural stone Patio which is ideal for summer entertaining. This area also features a covered seating area for all weather conditions. Separated from the main lawn area with decorative walls with planters and attractive stone cladding.. Wide variety of flowering plants and shrubs. Large lawned area ideal for families. Natural stone pathway leads to mature, hedging at the back with arched into secret garden featuring more mature trees and shrubs. Garden totals circa 30m. in length
Three spacious receptions two with direct access to the rear patio and gardens
Well set back from the road with mature front garden with ample off street parking and electric gates
Stunning south west facing private and mature rear garden
Extended second floor with two further flexible rooms, bed 5 / gym and study and a shower room
Separate utility room.
Gas fired central heating with underfloor heating in the Kitchen / family / dining room.
Garage to side
BER Details
BER: B3
BER No: 116569716
Energy Performance Indicator: 147.57
Negotiator
Steven Manek
Features
Parking
Central Heating
Garden
Garage
Gym
Description
Excellent opportunity to purchase number 12 Silchester road. A superbly extended double fronted family home of a approx. 327 Sq.m. or 3,500 sq.ft which is well set back from the road with electric gates, ample parking and an exceptionally private south west facing rear garden.The best of house and garden number 12 has been meticulously maintained, extended and upgraded by the current owners and has a wonderful blend of reception and bedroom accommodation. Downstairs there are three bright and spacious reception rooms. The main drawing room and kitchen / family / dining room have direct access to the sunny patio and rear garden beyond. The house features lovely hardwood oak floors, an attractive terracotta tiled floor in the kitchen and a bespoke kitchen and many other internal refinements. A separate large utility room, guest wc and garage complete the accommodation on the ground floor.The bespoke solid oak staircase that services all three levels leads to a bright landing and half landing with four very generous bedrooms at this level. The principal bedroom is very spacious with wonderful sunny aspect and a walk in wardrobe and ensuite. Bedroom two also offers an ensuite shower room and has double doors out to a tiled sun terrace which is private and enjoys day long sunshine. There is an exceptionally large full family bathroom at this level also which is well fitted out with a large dual ended Jacuzzi bath.On the second floor level we have very flexible accommodation that could suit a variety of uses.. Here we have two additional rooms, bedroom 5 / gym and a large study. The gym has a large dormer window and the study has picture windows overlooking the rear garden and Velux roof lights making this area lovely and bright. There is also a shower room on this level.The property is very conveniently located close to Dalkey Glasthule, Sandycove and Dun Laoghaire where both social and essential amenities are in abundance. There are all the facilities one would expect from the delightful villages of Dalkey and Glasthule, including an excellent choice of shops, specialist delicatessens and restaurants, while Dun Laoghaire town centre itself, has everything you need for everyday living. There is a wide selection of sporting and recreational amenities including golf clubs, tennis clubs (Glenageary Tennis Club is just up the road), beautiful walks over and around Dalkey and Killiney Hills as well as the four yacht clubs and an extensive marina at Dun Laoghaire Harbour which will be of major interest to the marine and sailing enthusiast. Public transport links to the city centre are easily accessible with the DART station at Glenageary and the No.7 bus stop both close by, while the Aircoach provides direct access to Dublin Airport. There are also many highly regarded schools in the area including Rathdown School, St Joseph of Cluny and CBC Monkstown, along with The Harold School in Glasthule, regarded as one of the top primary schools in south County Dublin.The gardens are a key feature of this wonderful home. The front garden is large and the house is well set back from the road. There are electric gates opening on to a large Indian Sandstone driveway with ample off street parking for several cars. There is a sandstone path to the front porch and mature lawns, manicured hedges and a variety of specimen trees and flowering plants and shrubs. There are double vehicular doors to the garage.
The rear garden which totals approx. 30 meters in length from the rear of the extension is very private and not overlooked. With a large natural stone Patio / BBQ area positioned to the rear with direct access from the main receptions. This is a wonderful sunny south west facing garden that is ideal for outdoor entertaining. The patio is partly covered for our Irish summers and is bordered by an attractive stone clad decorative wall with well stocked planters. There is a large mature lawn and again plenty of mature plants, shrubs and trees. The rear most part of the garden is accessed via an arch in the hedge which opens in to a secret garden with plenty of mature growth and a garden shed.This property has something for everyone and is a spacious family home that we recommend viewing.
Accommodation
Entrance Porch -
Solid oak floors, fully double glazed with part glazed internal door to entrance hall.
Entrance Hall -
Lovely bright and spacious entrance hall with attractive bespoke solid oak staircase to first floor and Solid Oak floors. Open plan arch to inner lobby with doors to ample storage and hot press.
Living Room -
Bright airy living room with a pleasant aspect out over the front garden with picture windows. Original ceiling coving.
Drawing Room -
A beautifully bright extremely well proportioned extended reception with lovely high ceilings and an amazing south west aspect opening out via a large concertina door and double patio doors to the secluded natural stone patio and garden beyond. Solid Oak floors, inset lights. Attractive marble fireplace with marble surround and hearth.
Kitchen / family / dining -
A most attractive open plan spacious reception room with dual aspect to both the front and rear. Featuring high ceilings and an attractive Terracotta tiled floor with underfloor heating. Brick fireplace with timber mantle and a gas fired stove. The kitchen area is very bright with floor to ceiling glazing and double doors to the patio and garden. Bespoke fitted kitchen with full range of wall and floor units. Tiled splashback, stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Built in Range oven with extractor over. Built in double stainless steel Neff ovens, built in dishwasher and space for American style fridge freezer. Inset lights.
Utility Room -
fully tiled floor, door to rear garden, gas fired boiler and plumbed for washing machine with space for dryer. Plenty of wall and floor units with tiled splash back and stainless steel sink unit and drainer.
Guest Wet Room -
Fully tiled floor with mosaic tiles. Partly tiled walls. WC, wall mounted shower, heated towel rail and modern wash hand basin with Vanity unit under. Wall mounted mirror and light. Skylight over.
Garage -
Garage to the side with pedestrian access form the utility room at the rear and double vehicular doors to the front. Fully tiled area with excellent storage and work bench.
First Floor -
Return landing with bedroom off and stairs to main landing which is bright with solid oak floors, and solid oak stairs to the second floor.
Bedroom One (Front) -
Positioned off the half landing with built in wardrobes and shelving. A fine double bedroom with pleasant aspect, looking out over the front garden.
Bedroom 2 (Front) -
Originally this was the main bedroom so it is very spacious with an extensive range of built in wardrobes. Pleasant aspect to the front.
Bedroom 3 (rear) -
Lovely double bedroom to the rear with double doors to the fully tiled sun terrace. This is a real sun trap and is very private with attractive wrought iron railings. Built in wardrobes.
Shower room ensuite -
Fully tiled floor with travertine tiles and partly tiled walls. Modern corner WC, and modern wash and basin set in vanity unit with wall mounted mirror and light. Fully tiled double shower unit. Inset lights.
Principal Bedroom suite -
Lovely extended main bedroom. very bright with a lovely south west aspect and views of the garden. Spacious with door to walk in wardrobe with ample hanging space and storage.
Ensuite Shower room -
fully travertine tiled floor and partly tiled walls. Wash hand basin set in large vanity unit with plenty of storage and tiled surround and splash back. Wall mounted mirror and light. Heated towel rail. Modern double shower with solid glass. screen watering can head and separate hand held attachment.
Main Family Bathroom -
Originally a fifth bedroom this is an exceptionally large and well fitted family bathroom and is a superb addition to this wonderful home. Fully tiled travertine floor and partly tiled walls. Inset lights. Most attractive fully tiled double shower with watering can head attachment and separate hand held shower. Heated towel rail. Twin wash hand basins set in large vanity unit with tiled surround and splash back with large wall mounted mirror and lights. Modern WC and bidet. Large deep set Jacuzzi bath with raised fully tiled surround and shower attachment.
Second floor -
Solid oak stairs lead to this level which can provide for numerous uses. Landing with double doors to extensive eaves storage. Velux window.
Bedroom 5 / gym -
Large space with Dormer window and good ceiling height. Could suit a variety of uses, currently used as a gym.
Study -
Another very spacious room with twin Velux windows, attractive vaulted ceiling with windows overlooking the rear garden currently used as a study but could suit a variety of uses.
Shower room -
Solid timber floor. Fully tiled corner shower. Party tiled walls. WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Large Velux window.
Outside -
The property is very well set back form the road. The electric gates lead to an exceptional front garden with ample parking for several cars. Indian sandstone driveway and paths with manicure hedging, mature lawns and flowering plants, trees and shrubs. Double doors to the garage.The rear gardens are superb. Beautifully mature and private, with a sunny, south westerly aspect. Opening off the Kitchen and drawing room there is a feature natural stone Patio which is ideal for summer entertaining. This area also features a covered seating area for all weather conditions. Separated from the main lawn area with decorative walls with planters and attractive stone cladding.. Wide variety of flowering plants and shrubs. Large lawned area ideal for families. Natural stone pathway leads to mature, hedging at the back with arched into secret garden featuring more mature trees and shrubs. Garden totals circa 30m. in length
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