Description
Avonlea is a deceptively spacious, detached, bespoke home positioned in this wonderful location close to all amenities. This truly unique and expansive property, designed by the current owner in collaboration with Architect Paul Sinnott, measures approx. 314 Sq.m and seamlessly combines the best of home and garden
From the moment you enter Avonlea you know you are in a home that is rather special and highly appealing. From the entrance hall you can look through the property all the way out to the private and sunny rear gardens. There is a wonderful blend of cosy and open plan reception space coupled with a truly exceptional open plan Kitchen / family / dining area which is positioned in the heart of this superb home. There is a true New England feel to the beautiful garden room to the rear which enjoys all day sunshine and a spacious and private guest bedroom suite to the rear. The Principal bedroom suite is genuinely unique with floor to ceiling glazing and doors to the garden and a generous dressing room and large modern ensuite. In total there are three bedrooms on the ground floor two ensuite and two further bedrooms and bathroom upstairs making this home suitable for people looking for a family home or indeed someone looking to right size.
The property is approached via a sliding electric gate opening in to the generous parking area. The front patio leads to the entrance hall and to the interiors. There is a side courtyard with barna style shed and the main garden area to the rear has direct access form the dining area, main open plan reception, principal bedroom, garden room and guest bedroom suite. The rear garden faces south west and is not overlooked.
The location of this property needs little introduction, Killiney Road being one of Killiney's well established roads. Dalkey Town with its excellent amenities including a myriad of speciality shops, restaurants and galleries are close at hand as are the wonderful scenic walks afforded by Dalkey & Killiney Hills. Also, within access is the Dart station at Glenageary and there is excellent shopping at nearby Sandycove, Glasthule and Dun Laoghaire.
This property is recommended viewing. Accommodation
Entrance Hall -
The attractive raised front patio leads to spacious and bright entrance hall. . With attractive oak floors running all the way through to the main kitchen, living, dining area. When you step through the hall door you are afforded a view through the house out to the rear garden due to the substantial glazing across the rear of the property and the glass panelled interconnecting doors internally. Radiator cover and arch to stairs to first floor. Ceiling coving.
Tv room / library -
Glass panelled door from the entrance hall leads to this wonderful cosy reception room featuring Wainscot panelling on the walls and a beautiful built-in bespoke unit by Newcastle design incorporating bookshelves. Ceiling coving and attractive bow window with plantation shutters to the front. Cast-iron fireplace with tiled inset, slate hearth and coal effect gas fire. Modern wall mounted radiators. And six wall mounted lights.
Kitchen / Family / Dining room -
Double doors open from the hall into the superb open Plan kitchen / family/ dining room positioned to the back of the property with direct access to the rear garden. This exceptionally spacious contemporary light filled room features oak floors throughout . The Newcastle Design kitchen features a large bespoke dresser with plate racks and glass fronted units and storage. A high top timber breakfast bar, with seating for five, separates this space. The island features excellent storage and polished granite work tops and a 2.5 ceramic sink unit and drainer. There is also a large four oven gas fired Aga and gas hob with extractor over. Built in dishwasher and built in microwave. The floors in the kitchen area are natural stone. Stunning timber clad vaulted ceiling with very large Velux providing wonderful natural light. There is an additional food prep area with built in fridge and double larder units. Door to side entrance leading to gravelled yard with barna style shed. The family room has three steps to the dining area and is a large open plan space with central fireplace with Solid fuel stove. Feature and inset lighting throughout. Timber panelled walls help to create division and coziness in the larger space. Three steps lead up to the dining room with vaulted timber clad ceiling in a New England style with Velux windows. Fully glazed angled wall with two sets of double doors to the garden. The dining room area leads to the superb garden room.
Utility Room -
With extensive storage. Plumbed for a washing machine and drier. Additional fridge and freezers and separate access to the front garden. Velux window and spotlights. Marble floor.
Garden Room -
Positioned to the right hand side of the garden and benefitting from all of the south and west sun light, this light filled reception room with limed oak timber floor is a stunning asset to the house, winter and summer. Large floor to ceiling picture windows and massive sliding patio doors open up to the private rear garden. This room features a vaulted ceiling which is timber clad with four electric blind Velux windows and exposed beams again championing that New England style. Solid fuel stove. Inset lights and spotlighting. There is also a desk/office at one end, facing out to the garden.
Rear Lobby -
Timber floors and door to guest suite with storage room off that could suit a variety of uses. This storage room could be used as an office space.
Guest Bedroom Suite -
Door from lobby leads to a small kitchenette with mini fridge and stainless steel sink and storage with glass panel door to guest suite. Large double bedroom with wonderful timber clad vaulted ceiling and spotlight fittings. Two sets of French style patio doors with plantation shutters open out onto the wonderful garden. Timber floors. Door to ensuite.
Guest Ensuite -
Glass panelled door to ensuite shower room with fully tiled shower with triton T80 electric shower, modern wash hand basin and WC.
Principal bedroom Suite -
A truly unique and exceptional bedroom suite with a wonderful angled fully glazed wall featuring floor to ceiling windows and double patio doors to the garden all fitted with plantation shutters. The ceiling is vaulted and is clad with white timber. From the bedroom you step down three steps into the open plan dressing room, which is extensively fitted with built-in wardrobes by Newcastle Design with a large electric Velux, with electric blind, overhead flooding this area with natural light. Door to additional storage and door to ensuite.
Principal Ensuite -
Frosted glass door leading to very modern and well fitted ensuite bathroom with porcelain tiled floor and walls. Large double shower with glass screens. Chrome heated towel rail and generous deep set dual ended bath with a mirrored and porcelain tiled surround. Feature recessed alcoves with feature lighting and Velux over. Modern wall mounted WC and modern wash hand basin set in freestanding vanity unit with wall mounted mirror and lighting and bathroom cabinets.
Bedroom Three (Front) -
Cosy and spacious double bedroom positioned to the front of the house with wonderful bow window with built-in window seats, plantation shutters and excellent storage. Timber clad wall, ceiling coving and radiator cover.
Family shower room -
Downstairs shower room with attractive porcelain, part mosaic fully tiled floor, fully tiled walls, step in double corner shower. Modern wall mounted wash hand basin and WC. Heated towel rail
First Floor -
Bright landing with double glazed glass atrium flooding the hallway with natural light all south facing.
Bedroom 4 (front) -
Another fine double bedroom with high-level glazing and Velux window. Fantastic bright room featuring timber floors and excellent built-in storage. Inset lights and attic access over.
Bedroom 5 (rear) -
Large double bedroom with excellent built-in storage, timber floors, part vaulted ceiling with inset lights and Velux window. A second window overlooks the rear garden.
Bathroom -
Lovely spacious and bright bathroom with fully tiled walls and fully tiled floor. Velux window, bath with telephone shower attachment. Modern wall mounted WC and modern large wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome towel rail, wall mounted mirror, light and bathroom cabinet. Separate fully tiled shower with solid glass screen.
Outside -
A sliding solid electric gate opens in to an excellent gravel driveway with plenty of parking, There are raised flowerbeds with specimen plants, shrubs and trees leads to the front patio and the main hall door. There is a second door to the utility area at the front. There is a gravelled yard to the side with Barna style shed. The rear garden is exceptionally private and not overlooked. The garden is laid out with wonderful Indian sandstone patios, gravelled, walkways, and tall solid timber painted fences. The rear garden has direct access from the dining room, the garden room, the guest bedroom suite and the principal bedroom suite. The main garden area is mostly laid out with lawn with mature Planted pots and feature lighting. This entire area benefits from wonderful south West light.
Features
- Spacious extended bespoke Home totalling approx. 314 Sq.m or 3380 Sq.ft.
- Wonderful blend of cosy and open plan receptions
- Five double bedrooms two ensuite
- Large separate utility room
- Newcastle design kitchen and wardrobes
- New England style rear extension
- Truly superb Principal and guest bedroom suites
- Private south west facing rear garden
- Ample off street parking with electric Gate.
- Superb location close to all amenities and Dart
- Decorated with taste and flair throughout
- Gas Fired central heating
- Two multi-fuel burning stoves
- Full security system with cameras front and rear.
BER Details
BER: B3
BER No: 117498758
Energy Performance Indicator: 136.07kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
A96P996 
