Description
An outstanding opportunity to acquire this deceptively spacious detached bungalow of c. 157sq.m. (1,690sq.ft) situated in an immensely private setting on this quiet cul de sac in the highly regarded and highly sought after Woodlands Park in the heart of Blackrock.
16a Woodlands Park was designed by the distinguished architect Vincent Gallagher in the 1970s and has been beautifully maintained and upgraded over the years but the current occupants. The property further benefits from a sunny south west facing rear garden.
Situated behind high hedging offering immense privacy and seclusion, the property is approached by a pillared gated entrance opening on to an asphalt driveway providing excellent off-street parking and access to a carport. Gated access to either side of the property leads to the sunny private rear garden.
Upon entering the home, you are greeted by a welcoming reception hall with exposed brick walls, tiled floor and large picture window, from here double doors open into a beautiful living room with dual aspect windows and feature raised fire. Dual arches from here lead to the dining room that overlooks and has sliding patio door opening into the private rear garden. Off the dining room is a recently upgraded shaker style kitchen with Silestone worktops and upstands, breakfast bar seating and further access to the rear garden.
Off a wide inner hall flooded with natural light through a feature atrium roof light are three bedrooms two of which avail of en-suite bathrooms with the main bedroom ensuite offering both bath and shower. A guest WC/utility room and a shelved hot-press complete the internal accommodation.
The private gardens are a particular feature of this home and are not overlooked in any way. Situated behind high hedging the front garden provides excellent off-street parking with the remainder laid out in lawn bordered by mature hedging and planting. The rear garden is flooded in natural light due to its enviable south westerly aspect. A large, decked area spanning the width of the home offers the ideal location for entertaining and BBQs on long summer evenings. The remainder of the rear garden is laid out in lawn bordered by mature hedging with Barna shed, boiler house, and storage shed. Additional benefits of the rear garden are electric heater, outdoor sockets and tap. The garden measures c.19m x 10m
This idyllic location could not be more convenient being within easy reach of Blackrock Village with its wide range of facilities and amenities to include two shopping centres, cafes, bars, boutiques, library as well as a host of highly regarded restaurants to include a Michelin 2-star restaurant. Local recreational facilities include Blackrock Park and Mount Merrion pitch and putt course as well as the seafront offering beautiful coastal walks. Public transport is excellent with the QBC on the N11 at the top of Mount Merrion Avenue and the DART at Blackrock. The area is surrounded by an abundance of highly regarded primary and secondary schools to include Blackrock College, Willow Park School, St Andrew's, Loreto Foxrock, Oatlands and Nord Anglia School to name but a few. UCD and Smurfit Business School are also nearby.
Outside:
The property is situated behind high mature hedging with pillared gated access opening onto an asphalt driveway offering excellent off-street parking and access to carport. The remainder of the front garden is laid out in lawn bordered by mature hedging and planting. Gated access to either side of the property leads to the immensely private rear garden with its enviable sunny westerly aspect. A large, decked area spans the width of the house and offers the ideal spot for entertaining, dining and BBQs. The remainder of the rear garden in laid out in lawn bordered by mature hedging with barna shed, boiler house, and storage shed. Additional benefits of the rear garden are electric heater, outdoor sockets and tap. The garden measures c.19m x 10m Accommodation
Entrance Hall - 2.00m x 3.52m
With double doors opening in, tiled floor, exposed brick walls, large picture window, double doors opening into;
Living Room - 5.68m x 7.32m
With large picture window overlooking the front, window overlooking the side, raised marble fireplace with marble mantle, open fire and fuel storage, fitted shelving and storage to side, double arches opening into;
Dining Room - 5.24m x 3.91m
With large sliding patio door to rear and door to;
Kitchen - 3.86m x 2.71m
With solid maple floor, door to rear, recessed lighting, digital controls for gas heating, modern shaker style painted kitchen with Silestone worktops and upstands, one and a half bowl undermount sink, double integrated De Dietrich oven, Integrated Bosch dishwasher, 4 ring De Dietrich hob with extractor over, integrated fridge freezer, island unit with breakfast bar seating. Door to:
Inner Hall - 2.65m x 5.42m
With large atrium roof light, solid maple floor, recessed book shelving, door to storage with hotpress with dual immersion, digital alarm, door to
Bedroom 1 - 4.32m x 3.68m
With window overlooking the front, excellent range of fitted wardrobes with recessed lighting, door to:
En Suite Bathroom - 4.32m x 1.89m
With recessed lighting, oversized shower enclosure, sink set into unit with tiled top and shelving and storage below, cast iron bath set into tiled mount with tiled surround and recessed mirror, fitted mirror with dual wall sconces, window to side
Bedroom 2 - 3.86m x 3.40m
With window overlooking rear garden, excellent range of fitted wardrobes, door to
En Suite Shower Room - 2.65m x 1.89m
With recessed lighting, solid timber floor window to side, WC , shower enclosure, wash hand basin set into oak unit with shelving and storage below, fitted mirror and wall sconces,
Bedroom 3 - 3.86m x 2.75m
With window overlooking rear garden, recessed book shelving
Utility Room/ Guest WC -
With fully tiled walls and floors, wc, wash hand basin set into unit with storage below, plumbing for washing machine and dryer, roof light, extractor fan
Features
- Architecturally designed detached bungalow extending to approx. 157 sqm (1,690sq.ft)
- Immensely private site on a quiet cul de sac
- Sunny south west facing rear garden
- Gas fired central heating
- Security alarm system
- Excellent off-street parking & car port
- Within walking distance of Blackrock Village and seafront
BER Details
BER: F
BER No: 105323380
Energy Performance Indicator: 418.63 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator