Description
Ashton Lodge on Kilgobbin Road is a captivating family home that offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern practicality. Built c. 1780 and creatively and extensively extended the charming cottage style exterior belies the dramatic, stunning interior measuring 295sq.m ( 3,175sq.ft) which seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary living and an utterly inviting ambience; all to be enjoyed with secluded mature gardens of approx 0.18 of an acre with a coveted south westerly aspect; an absolute gem of a home.
Upon entering, the home's charm is immediately apparent. Stunning features include exposed timber beams, granite walls and limestone flooring set a rustic yet elegant tone throughout. These architectural details reflect the home's rich history while offering a timeless appeal. The well-laid-out floor plan ensures that each room flows harmoniously into the next, making the space both practical and comfortable for family life and entertaining on a scale.
The ground floor accommodation is spacious with interconnecting rooms in a circular layout, five double bedrooms upstairs with vaulted ceilings and beams and a unique character pervades throughout.
Externally there is a large gravelled driveway with ample parking and a stand out feature is a mature, creatively designed and planted extensive garden with a south- westerly aspect.
Ashton Lodge enjoys a wonderful location situated between Stepaside and Sandyford villages and only c. 4 minutes' walk from Glencairn LUAS station. The Beacon Hospital, Dundrum Town Centre and Sandyford Business District are all within a short drive. The property also benefits from easy access to the M50 motorway. It is convenient to many primary and secondary schools and there is a wealth of sporting and recreational amenities in the locale including numerous golf clubs, GAA and soccer clubs, driving ranges, Samuel Beckett Civic Campus, Leopardstown Racecourse, Fernhill Gardens, walks in The Dublin mountains and many equestrian centres. Accommodation
Entrance Hall - 2.8m x 2m
with black and white Italian marble flooring, hardwood entrance door with stained glass insets, exposed original granite wall, exposed brickwork and beams, French cast-iron radiator, cloaks cupboard with security alarm panel, understairs storage and door leading to
Inner Hall - 1.65m x 3.7m
with magnificent limestone flooring, exposed timber beams and door leading to
Downstairs wc -
with antique wash hand basin, feature cast iron Hammond cistern, picture window to rear, stone floor and recessed lighting
Study - 3.05m x 3.05m
with picture window overlooking front garden, limestone flooring, exposed beams and exposed original granite wall and brickwork, built in desk, storage and open shelving, recessed lighting
Family Room - 4.9m x 4.3m
with attractive open fireplace, timber mantel, granite hearth, limestone flooring, exposed original granite wall, brickwork and beams, picture windows to front and side, recessed lighting, door to kitchen
Living/Dining room - 5.4m x 8.8m
entered by double doors from hallway, with exposed timber beams, magnificent walnut timber flooring, attractive fireplace with timber mantel and brickwork, raised limestone hearth, solid fuel stove, recessed lighting, attractive bay window area with French doors to patio and rear garden, door to kitchen and double glass panelled doors to
Garden/Party Room - 4.9m x 7.3m
with stunning large vaulted ceiling with timber beams, Canadian maple timber flooring, wrap around windows, feature fanlight, double doors to rear garden and open arch leading to
Kitchen Breakfast Room - 7m x 3m
fitted with a range of overhead press and drawer units, open shelving, plate rack/wine storage, large Belfast sink unit, Stanley cooker with feature arched brickwork over, integrated Neff dishwasher, 5 ring Neff gas hob with extractor over, double stainless steel Neff ovens with integrated microwave, solid timber worktops, exposed beams, provision for American style fridge freezer, breakfast bar, recessed lighting, pair of windows overlooking front and door leading to
Utility - 2m x 3m
with vaulted ceiling, built in storage units, plumbed for washing machine, extensive overhead storage, door to rear garden, shelved hotpress, Gas Fired Boiler
Upstairs -
with attractive timber staircase leading to first floor
Bedroom 1 - 4.2m x 4.8m
dual aspect room with windows overlooking front and side, built in fitted wardrobes, cast iron fireplace, wide plank polished timber flooring and exposed timber beams
Bedroom 2 - 3.5m x 5m
with windows overlooking front and rear, exposed beams, range of fitted wardrobes and open shelving, cast iron radiator and polished timber flooring
Bedroom 3 - 4.3m x 4.8m
with polished timber flooring, bay window overlooking patio and rear garden, magnificent vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, cast iron radiator, polished timber flooring, door to
Walk in Wardrobe -
with built in shelving, hanging space
Ensuite -
with brass four jet shower system, marble tiling, wc and wash haad basin, vaulted ceiling, cast iron cistern, heated towel rail, polished timber flooring
Bedroom 4 - 3.95m x 4.2m
currently used as Dressing Room, with polished timber flooring, pedestal whb and vaulted ceiling and beams, cast iron radiator, pair of windows overlooking rear garden, access to attic store area
Bedroom 5 - 3.3m x 3.4m
with polished timber flooring, cast iron radiator, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and window overlooking rear garden
Main Bathroom -
with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, freestanding antique bath with Architectural salvaged brass taps and shower head, wc with cast iron cistern, wash hand basin, bidet, heated towel rail, cast iron radiator, polished timber flooring
Outside -
To the front there is a gravelled driveway with ample parking, granite wall with mature climbers, easily managed well stocked flowerbeds with mature planting bordered by granite rocks and sleepers, cobble locked area and wrought iron gate to covered side passage with timber sheeted ceiling and lighting. To the rear, an extensive rear garden with a high degree of privacy and seclusion and an enviable south westerly aspect, level lawned garden area bordered by mature flowerbeds and pathways, gravelled suntrap terrace with mature oak tree, additional seating areas, cobble locked patio, arched gazebo, timber garden shed, outside tap and power sockets.
Features
- Bright, spacious and cleverly designed accommodation 295sq.m (3,175sq.ft )
- Creatively upgraded and extended; a unique home dating from c. 1780 with original features retained enhanced with architectural salvage features throughout to include antique pine beams, limestone flooring, vaulted ceilings and cast iron radiators
- Fitted, decorated and presented with great creative flair and taste- absolutely walk into
- Gas fired central heating with underfloor heating downstairs- recently replaced Vokera boiler, Grundfos manifold, pump, water cylinder and zoned thermostats
- Teak hardwood double glazed windows; internal windows with limestone reveals, beams and brickwork
- Fitted kitchen with large Belfast sink, Stanley oil fired cooker with ornate brick archway, integrated Neff appliances and breakfast bar
- Bathrooms with antique cast iron bath, antique brass sanitaryware and original antique cast iron cisterns
- Stunning landscaped gardens on c. 0.18 acre with coveted south westerly facing rear garden
- 4 minute walk to Glencairn LUAS stop, M50 and local shops on doorstep, Sandyford Business Park, Dundrum Town Centre and Carrickmines Retail Park closeby
BER Details
BER: B3
BER No: 117778019
Energy Performance Indicator: 146.24 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
D18 V1H5 
