Description
No.20 Idrone Terrace is a handsome and yet no overly imposing, two-storey over garden level period home boasting spectacular sea views across Dublin bay. Superbly positioned along this distinctive terrace of just 27 houses in one of South Dublin's most highly sought after suburbs, this fine five-bedroom home enjoys an enviable location at the heart of Blackrock's seafront and just a stones' throw away from Blackrock Main Street.
Built in c.1850, this magnificent residence offers substantial and versatile accommodation laid out over three levels, measuring 2,998sq.m/ 3,208sq.ft approx.. The property has a very inviting feeling as soon as you step through the front door it is evident that it has been lovingly cared for over the years by its current owners who moved here in 2011 and totally refurbished it then. This home is further complimented by a glorious south-west facing rear garden. Exuding charm and character throughout, no.20 retains many period features including original fireplaces, cornicing and centre roses. This is a very warm and welcoming home in one of the best locations on the coast.
From the railed front garden, you enter No.20 at hall level. You are first greeted by an entrance porch. Semi glazed door with two side panels lead to the elegant hallway with period features. To the left is the well-appointed dining room with outlook out to the sea. To the rear of this is an equally well-proportioned double bedroom. Going down a few steps there is a modern wc to the left and then into the lovely bespoke Blackrock Kitchen with centre island and very good range of wall and floor cupboards. From here is the sunroom which has a lovely view over the rear garden and is a lovely space to relax and dine with access to the paved patio and garden. Rising to first floor, the return has a double bedroom and the family shower room. Continuing upstairs, the landing is light filled as it has a window box allowing light to flood in. The drawing room to the front is the real gem of the property. This fine room spans the full width of the house and boasts un-interrupted views of Dublin Bay, and right across to Howth. This level is completed by a further double bedroom.
At basement level is a further reception room, kitchen, utility room, shower room, living area and additional two double bedrooms. Laid out as a self-contained unit this could easily be reincorporated into the main house and there is access from the front and rear of the property.
The south facing rear garden is a delight if green-fingered, it is boarded by shrubbery and flowerbeds while it is mainly laid in lawn perfect for families with granite walls and steps down to the courtyard where this is access to the basement level. A lovely, paved patio area is the ideal place to relax in the sunshine, for entertaining and dining al fresco. There is pedestrian access to the rear laneway, and you could always get vehicular access here if you should need to. Currently there is off-street parking to the front.
The location of this home cannot be understated, just moments away are a wealth of amenities in Blackrock Village including excellent food, fashion and interiors shops in addition to restaurants, cafes and bars. The DART station is just a few hundred metres away while Dublin bus links are also close by including the 7 and 4 routes as well as the Aircoach. Also within the vicinity are highly regarded schools including Carysfort National school, Blackrock College and St. Andrew's to name but a few.
All in all this unique, coastal, period home must be seen to be fully appreciated. Viewing comes highly advised. Accommodation
Entrance Porch - 2.00m x 2.00m
Accessed via 7 granite steps with wrought iron railing to the main hall doorMatwell, carpet flooring and semi glazed door with two side panels give access to the
Entrance Hall - 9.96m x 2.35m
Impressive entrance hall with stunning ceiling coving and decorative archway with all downstairs and upstairs, with dado rail and carpet flooring, high skirting boards and chrome plated light switches.
Dining Room - 5.25m x 4.79m
Great sized room to the front with floor to ceiling sash window with original working shutters which has stunning views over the bay to Howth. There is a marble fireplace, cast iron inset and black granite hearth and open fireplace, carpet flooring, high skirting boards, decorative ceiling rose and coving.
Bedroom 1 - 4.87m x 4.44m
Large double bedroom with large window overlooking the rear garden with original wooden shutters, marble fireplace with cast iron inset, carpet flooring, ceiling rose and cornicing.
A few steps down lead to -
WC - 1.76m x 1.50m
Tiled floor with wash hand basin, wc and double-glazed frosted sash window.
Hallway - 1.41m x 1.93m
Travertine Tiled floor and door to outside at garden level to the front.
Kitchen - 4.03m x 3.95m
Beautiful kitchen by Blackrock Kitchens finished in Oak with complimentary Quartz worktop, centre island with storage underneath and five ring Miele induction hob. Very good range of wall and floor cupboards providing excellent storage. Amtico tiled flooring, lovely deep sink unit, double glazed sash window, vertical radiator, Liebherr fridge/freezer, recessed lighting. Door to
Sun Room - 2.59m x 3.95m
Lovely room with panelled windows overlooking the rear garden and door giving access to patio and garden. Exposed granite wall and Amtico tiled floor.
First Floor Return -
Bedroom 3 - 4.03m x 3.95m
Lovely double bedroom to the rear with large sash window with original shutters overlooking the rear garden. Cast iron fireplace and carpet flooring.
Shower Room - 3.17m x 1.65m
Very modern shower room with large walk in shower cubicle, large wash hand basin, window, medicine cabinet, tiled floor with antique style heated towel rail/radiator.
First Floor -
Landing - 6.73m x 2.20m
With window box allowing light to flood the space, an attractive archway and lovely ceiling coving. The original carved staircase with banister and dado rail.
Drawing Room - 5.25m x 6.89m
Magnificent reception room with two floor to ceiling sash windows giving the most wonderful viewings of the sea and over to Howth. Carpet flooring, very attractive marble fireplace with black hearth and wood burning stove. Stunning ceiling rose and cornicing, high skirting and original wooden door with glass handles. Chrome light switches.
Bedroom 2 - 4.87m x 4.59m
Large double bedroom with large sash window with original shutters, ceiling coving, marble fireplace with cast iron inset and black hearth, carpet flooring.
Garden Level -
Accessed from below the entrance steps or from the back garden via a granite staircase from the patio area is a self-contained, two-bedroom apartment which could easily be converted back into the main house or used as a separate rental income.
Kitchen - 2.86m x 3.95m
With good range of wall and floor units finished in cream with wooden worktops, Travertine tiled floor and small splashback, Neff hob and oven, Kenwood dishwasher, sink unit and drainer with mixer tap, Whirlpool fridge. Door to
Utility Room - 2.93m x 3.95m
With more storage, Travertine tiled floor, Hotpoint freezer, plumbed for washing machine, storage cupboard, gas boiler.
Dining & Living Area - 4.97m x 2.29m / 5.15m x 2.63m
Kitchen leads directly through to the dining area with Travertine tiled floor and recessed lighting which in turn leads to a living area with Travertine tiled floor and recessed lighting.
Bedroom 4 - 5.15m x 4.16m
Large double bedroom to the front with carpet flooring and very unusual red marble fireplace with cast iron inset and black hearth. Sash window overlooks the front garden.
Bedroom 5 - 4.97m x 4.50m
Double bedroom to the rear with carpet flooring, two built in storage cupboards and sash window with shutters overlooking the rear courtyard.
Shower Room - 1.92m x 1.93m
Modern with tiled floor and large walk-in shower stall, wash hand basin, wc, window and radiator.
Porch - 1.41m x 1.93m
Tiled floor with access to garden level to the front.
Features
- Beautiful period property with stunning sea views.
- Five bedrooms over three levels.
- South west facing private rear garden.
- Lovely granite sun patio.
- Self contained two bedroom apartment at garden level offers seperate living and 2 bedrooms with potential income.
- Rear pedestrian access with potential for vehicular access for private parking subject to planning.
- Stunning period features throughout.
- Resident permit on-street parking.
- Walking distance to Village and DART.
- Good transport links and excellent local schools.
- GFCH
BER Details
Negotiator
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