28 Clarinda Park East, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

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Beds	4 beds
Price	Sold
Property Type
Size	315 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-Exempt
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Eircode	A96 YE29
Group Name	Sherry FitzGerald Dun Laoghaire
Sales License Number	002183

Description

Located on one of Dun Laoghaire's finest squares lies 28 Clarinda Park East. This instantly appealing period home circa 1866 is certain not to disappoint with the current owners having painstakingly renovated and restored their charming home. Providing elegantly proportioned living accommodation arranged over three floors and extending to approximately 315 m²/3,390 square feet, ensuring that No 28 will cater for the growing modern family's needs. The clever installation of a large atrium in the roof allows natural light to permeate through from the first floor to the hall floor levels. The flexible configuration of the living accommodation will allow the new custodians of this wonderful home to decide how they wish to use the space - as a large family home or perhaps a home with income, the possibilities abound. The discerning purchaser will be suitably impressed by the many wonderful period features that are visible throughout to include marble fireplaces, high skirting boards, tall ceilings approx. 12', intricate cornice plasterwork, canted bay windows and working shutters. An added feature to this delightful home are the magnificent panoramic sea views over Dublin Bay, Howth Head, Killiney Hill and beyond that are to be enjoyed from the upper rooms to the rear of the property. A wrought iron pedestrian gate approaches the proud granite steps ascending to the front door flanked by stained leaded glass side lights and fanlight over. As soon as you step across the threshold, you immediately feel it's warm embrace with the intricate deep ceiling cornice plasterwork and the black and white chequered tiled hallway, giving a taste of what a special home is awaiting. The formal interconnecting reception rooms with black marble veined fireplaces and with an attractive deep three sided bay window overlooking the front of the property and a sash window overlooking the rear garden, allow for entertaining on a grand scale. At the far end of the hallway, there is a guest WC and in the hall floor return is a modern fitted kitchen which was formerly used as a study, from here French doors open to a raised terrace with steps down to the rear garden. From the hallway stairs lead to the garden level, where one is instantly struck by the unusually high ceiling height of approx. 9'7”, adding to the overall spaciousness and ambience. The living room spans the width of the house, and a particularly large sash window allows natural light to pour throughout the garden level. Two sets of double doors provide access to the kitchen/breakfast room, also spanning the width of the house. Off the kitchen is a sunroom with French doors opening out to the garden, a shower room and a fourth bedroom. There is a utility room under the steps of the house. The garden level with its own front door could be used as a self-contained apartment. From the entrance hallway, the staircase with mahogany curved handrail rises to the first floor return where we arrive at the first of the double bedrooms with fantastic sea views and a shower room. On the first floor, one's gaze is drawn upwards to appreciate the large atrium window in the roof. Spanning the width of the front of the house is the truly impressive main bedroom with canted bay and sash windows, ceiling cornicing and marble fireplace. What was previously used as a bedroom has been turned into a luxuriously appointed bathroom complete with Jacuzzi bath and separate shower, also enjoying the wonderful sea views. In addition, there is a large walk-in cupboard with shelf and hanging space. Located on the second floor return is the third bedroom, on stepping into bedroom three, one's eye is instantly drawn to the three sided bay window with window seating from where 360° views over, Dublin Bay, Howth Head, Killiney Hill and beyond are to be enjoyed To the front of the property steps lead down to a private and tranquil patio area, enjoying a West orientation making it an ideal oasis to enjoy afternoon and evening sunshine. To the rear is an attractive walled garden mainly laid out in Indian sandstone and bordered by raised beds that are stocked with mature trees, shrubs and plants. Staircase with wrought iron handrails encompassed by a mature Clematis leads up to a raised terrace. Timber garden shed. There is an electric up and over door providing vehicular access. Steeped in Victorian heritage Clarinda was one the first squares planned in the town circa 1850s when architect John Skipton Mulvany was putting his mark on Dun Laoghaire with the design of the railway station and the Royal Irish Yacht Club . No 28 is only a minute's stroll from the Park where the wonderful wooded open space and popular tennis courts are to be enjoyed. Conveniently located within a stone's throw of the main throughfare where an extensive range of shopping facilities on the doorstep, together with a choice of restaurants, cafés and bars. Stunning coastal walks are to be enjoyed along the East and West piers. The Lexicon, National Maritime Museum and The People's Park with its popular farmers market are also nearby. There is an excellent choice of highly regarded primary and secondary schools in the nearby vicinity to include The Harold School, Rathdown, CBC Monkstown, Blackrock College, St. Joseph of Cluny, Holy Child and Loreto Dalkey in the nearby area. Dun Laoghaire is well serviced by public transport links with the DART and several bus routes including the 7, 7A, 46A, 45A and 111 are within striking distance, providing swift and easy access to the city centre. The M50 is also within close proximity.

Accommodation

Entrance hall: - 11.51m x 2.35 black and white chequered tiled floor, intricate deep ceiling cornice plasterwork, ceiling roses. Recessed feature display arch with light. Drawing Room: - 5.68m x 4.85m underfloor heating, canted bay window with working shutters, black marble fireplace with light veins, tiled inset and slate hearth. Ornate ceiling cornicing and ceiling rose. Reeded timber architrave with folding double doors, leading to: Dining Room: - 4.59m x 4.36m underfloor heating, sash window with working shutters overlooking the rear garden, black marble fireplace with light veins, cast-iron inset and slate hearth, ceiling coving and ornate ceiling rose. Guest Wc: - 2.10m x 1.42m basin with tiled splashback, WC, black and white chequered tiled floor, partly panelled timber walls. Kitchen/study: - 5.19m x 3.87m max range of cream hand-painted timber wall and floor units, complemented by granite worktops, tiled splashbacks, Belling range cooker, integrated dishwasher, inset stainless steel 1 1/2 bowl sink unit with recessed drainer, porcelain tiled floor, fireplace with Stanley wood burning stove, bay window incorporating French doors opening to a terrace with steps down to the garden. First floor return: - Bedroom one: - 5.42m x 3.87m deep bay window, cast iron fireplace, timber floor, ceiling coving. Shower room: - 2.05m x 1.42m tiled floor and partly tiled walls, WC, pedestal washand basin, step in shower cubicle with Mira electric shower. First floor: - Main bedroom: - 7.04m x 5.81m spanning the width of the house with deep bay window and a sash window both with working shutters, ornate ceiling cornice plaster work and rose, picture rail, white marble fireplace with grey veins, tiled inset, brass canopy and slate hearth, stripped and polished timber floorboards. Walk in storage cupboard: - 2.32m x 1.44m fitted units providing shelf and hanging space, access to second attic storage area. Bathroom: - 4.59m x 3.01m overlooking the rear garden, tiled floor, and partly tiled walls, pedestal washand basin with vanity mirror and lighting over, WC, bidet, Jacuzzi step-in bath with tiled surround and vanity mirror over, heated towel rail, double step in shower cubicle with glass enclosure, ceiling coving and rose. Second floor return: - Bedroom three - 6.10m x 3.87m deep bay window with window seat providing storage under, cast iron fireplace, timber floor, double wardrobe with mirrored doors. Access hatch to attic with pull down Stira stairs. Garden floor: - Entrance lobby: - ceramic tiled floor, door to: Utility: - 1.75m x 1.72m Bosch tumble dryer, Whirlpool washing machine, Vokera gas fired central heating boiler, ceramic tiled floor. Living room: - 7.00m x 4.82m max spanning the width of the house, solid timber floor, standalone gas stove, recessed lighting, two sets of double doors open to: Kitchen/breakfast room: - 7.00m x 4.42m spanning the width of the house, recessed lighting, marble tiled floor, extensive range of cream timber units with black granite countertops, tiled splashbacks, Belling integrated microwave, cream gas fired Aga, De Dietrich induction hob, Bosch electric oven, inset stainless steel double bowl sink unit with recessed drainer, De Dietrich American style fridge freezer, inset in larder cupboard. French doors open to: Sunroom: - 3.60m x 2.55m marble tiled floor, French doors opening to the rear garden Shower room: - 1.92m x 1.24m marble tiled floor, fully tiled walls, pedestal wash, handbasin with vanity mirror and light over, step in shower cubicle with glass enclosure and Triton T 90 electric shower. Bedroom four: - 4.07m x 3.64m ceiling coving, cast-iron fireplace, recessed lighting, fitted slide robes. Walled rear doors garden: - Indian sandstone paved garden bordered by raised beds that stocked with mature trees, shrubs and plants. Electric up and over door providing rear vehicular access. Timber staircase with wrought iron handrails encompassed by a mature Clematis leads up to raised terrace. Timber garden shed. - To the front of the property steps lead down to a private and tranquil patio area, enjoying a West orientation making it an ideal oasis to enjoy afternoon and evening sunshine.

BER Details

Exempt

Negotiator

Jacqui McCabe

Description

Accommodation

BER Details

Exempt

Negotiator

Jacqui McCabe