Description
Elegant Victorian Period Property in the Heart of Dalkey with a stunning contemporary finish.
Welcome to a stunning semi-detached red brick Victorian period home, perfectly positioned on the western side of Dalkey Avenue, just 150 meters from the vibrant Castle Street, the main artery of Dalkey Town Centre.
This architect designed family home boasts an inviting approach, featuring off-street parking for one car and charming granite steps leading up to the hall door and porch entrance. Inside, the entrance lobby transitions seamlessly into an open-plan kitchen and dining area. This bright and spacious room is exceptionally well-fitted, offering ample storage and convenient understairs utility and guest W.C. facilities. To the rear, steps descend from the kitchen/dining room to a generously proportioned sitting room, where walls of glass open to provide a stunning outlook over the private, sunny, west-facing rear garden.
Upstairs, the first floor accommodates three excellent bedrooms and a family bathroom. A staircase from the landing leads up to a large daylit converted attic room. This is a fantastic versatile space with plenty of eaves storage. It would make an ideal home office, playroom or gym.
The initial architect's renovation to the property utilized the very best materials and craftsmanship. The property has been very well maintained and is presented in excellent decorative order throughout. This elegant Victorian period property combines historic charm with modern living, making it the perfect family home in one of Dalkey's most sought after locations.
The private rear garden is a particularly fine feature of this excellent family home. It is completely secluded and not overlooked boasting a highly sought after sunny west facing rear garden measuring approximately 27m (89ft) in length. It is maturely planted, mainly laid out in lawn with suntrap patio areas that are ideal for sundowners an 'al fresco' dining. A wide gated side access leads through to the front of the property.
Situated in the heart of Dalkey Heritage Town, this home is surrounded by a delightful array of cafes, shops, pubs, and restaurants, including local favourites such as Thyme Out, Robert's Fish Shop, Finnegans Pub, The Queen's, The Kings Inn, De Villes, and Jaipur. Leisure spots like Coliemore Harbour and Vico bathing areas are just a short stroll away, offering popular swimming locations. The scenic walks along Vico Road, Killiney and Dalkey hills, and the Forty Foot at Sandycove Harbour are also within easy reach.
For marine enthusiasts, Dun Laoghaire Harbour, marina and four yacht clubs are approximately 2km away, providing excellent amenities and facilities. The East and West piers are particulary popular with runners and walkes alike. Public transport links are conveniently located within a five-minute walk, including the Dalkey DART, 59 and 111 bus routes, and the Aircoach service providing a direct link to the airport from Hyde Road. The property falls within the catchment area of esteemed schools such as Loreto Abbey, Castle Park, St. Patrick's and Harold Boys.
There is also a wide selection of recreation and leisure facilities on the doorstep that include Cuala GAA/Dalkey Utd, Sandycove Lawn Tennis Club, Killiney Golf Club and Fitzpatrick's Castle Fitness Centre and Pool. Accommodation
Porch Entrance -
into cloaks area.
Inner Lobby - 2.00m x 1.35m
with cloak hanging, a large folding door, timber floor, built in storage, fuse board, dual immersion and timber.
Kitchen/Dining Room - 5.35m x 8.00m
open plan with solid timber floor, built in storage press units, sliding sash double glazed windows, shelving, large amount of storage with one housing the gas fired central heating boiler which is an Ideal and has 3 separate timers for each zone (ground floor, first floor, and water). The kitchen is fitted with press units, drawers, brushed chrome worktops, four ring Neff gas hob, built in Neff double oven, matching splashbacks to the worktops, plumbed for dishwasher, single drainer single bowl stainless steel sink unit, space for fridge freezer, pull out drawer, breakfast bar, understairs storage housing the washing machine and is plumbed for washing machine.
Understairs WC -
comprising wc, wash hand basin, timber floor, extractor fan.
Sitting Room - 6.48m x 4.78m
open plan with solid timber floor, built in shelving, ceiling to floor wall of glass which fold onto each other, and a sliding patio door.
Return -
Bedroom 1 - 3.25m x 3.65m
with built in wardrobes, sliding sash double glazed windows opening side and rear, dual aspect.
First Floor -
with solid timber floor.
Bedroom 2 - 3.65m x 3.75m
with solid timber floor, double glazed sliding sash window looking rear, tall radiator, built in wardrobes, and a cast iron open fireplace.
Bedroom 3 - 3.20m x 4.18m into the wardrobes
with solid timber floor, built in range of wardrobes, a cast iron fireplace, and a sliding sash window opening front.
Bathroom - 2.25m x 2.65m
accessed via frosted glass door, solid timber floor, cast iron bath, wall mounted wc, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboards under and large fitted mirror over, shaving socket, provision for a step in tiled shower, enclosed wardrobe which houses the factory lagged water cylinder and has extra storage.
Stairwell -
with walnut stairs and glazed panelling
Converted Attic - 5.70m x 3.55m
with vaulted ceiling and two large Velux skylights letting in lots of light from the west facing orientation, built in under eaves storage.
Features
- Highly regarded residential address
- 150m from Castle Street the main street of Dalkey Town Centre
- Elegant Victorian redbrick period residence with a stunning contemporary finish
- Architect owned and designed
- Sunny West facing private rear garden measuring approximately 27m (89ft) in length
- Generous gated side access
- Off street car parking
- Surrounded by an excellent selection of schools, recreation and leisure facilities
- Next to shops, cafes, delicatessens, pubs and some of the finest restaurants in South County Dublin
- Within easy access of excellent transport via the DART, bus (111 & 59) and the Aircoach
- Popular scenic walks along the seafront and over Killiney and Dalkey Hills close by
- Floor area approximately 146.3 sq.m (1,575 sq.ft)
BER Details
BER: D1
BER No: 110047602
Energy Performance Indicator: 246.94 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
A96 RC96 
