Description
Castleville, one of Sandymount's historic landmark residences, is without doubt one of the finest family homes to come to the market in recent years. An outstanding period property in this highly desirable, vibrant suburb in the heart of Dublin 4, it was extensively refurbished and extended in 2018 to an exacting standard. This luxurious, castellated home stands on generous south facing gardens of approx. 0.2 acre and is ideally located overlooking the picturesque Sandymount Green.
Providing 366sqm / 3,940sqft (approx.) of elegantly appointed accommodation, the 4 bedroom, 5 bath family home has been skilfully refurbished, both inside and out, to the highest specification under the design and supervision of Extend Architects, benefiting from a B2 energy rating. With great sensitivity, flair and imagination, a gracious period home now combines the best of contemporary design, security, and high-quality finish with exceptional attention to detail.
With excellent transport links, a variety of popular bistros, bars, restaurants & shops on its doorstep and a stroll to Sandymount Strand around the corner, this property offers contemporary urban living in a lively and engaging suburban community. Its enviable and convenient location is also within easy reach of Dublin Docklands, European headquarters of Google, Meta, LinkedIn, Dublin's financial Services Sector and the City Centre.
One enters the house up a short pathway, through the front door with original rain canopy and into the welcoming entrance hall which sets the tone for the quality of the accommodation to follow. Double doors lead to the drawing room with original period ceiling detail, whilst light floods in from the landscaped internal courtyard.
The impressive double height study has the unique feature of a mezzanine library, accessed by a custom-made spiral staircase and further accessed from the first-floor landing. To the rear of the property, the light-filled kitchen/breakfast room, designed by Rhatigan & Hick, is the perfect 'everyday' area and is fitted with a leading range of bespoke cabinets, a Lacanche range cooker and integrated appliances.
Sliding patio doors lead to the garden. Steps lead to the dining area with two, stunning, 20 ft high electric sliding doors to the courtyard and sunny garden. The pantry is accessed off the kitchen and leads to the utility / boot room which in turn lead back to the hall. The first of the four ensuite double bedrooms completes the accommodation at this level.
Upstairs, a large roof light ensures brightness throughout this floor and into the hallway below. There are three further very generous double bedrooms, including the master bedroom which has a large dressing room and luxuriously appointed ensuite, whilst the other two bedrooms benefit from walk-in wardrobe areas and shower room ensuites.
The gardens are possibly one of the most unique in Sandymount and a real surprise. Designed by Formality Gardens and installed by Aspect Garden Construction, the south-facing rear garden is laid out in lawn with flowering borders and formal trees offering total seclusion. A large patio catches the sun throughout the day and is ideal for al fresco dining.
Transport Links - City Centre and surrounding areas served by Dublin Bus, Sandymount Dart Station is a five minute walk away, 15 minutes by car to Dublin Airport.
Local Primary Schools within walking distance: Scoil Mhuire girls school, Star of the Sea boys school, St Matthews ( co ed ), Educate Together (co ed ).
Local Secondary schools : St. Michael's College, Blackrock College, St. Andrews College, St. Conleth's College, Alexandra College, Teresians Girls School. University College Dublin & Trinity College are a short commute with direct public transport links.
Local Clubs & Amenities: Railway Union Cricket, Tennis & Hockey Club, Pembroke Hockey Club, Merrion Cricket Club, Lansdowne Tennis Club, Lansdowne, Wanderers & Belvedere Rugby Clubs, Clanna Gael Fontenoy GAA Club, Elm Park Golf Club, Westwood Gym. Aviva Stadium, RDS - Home of Leinster Rugby & the iconic Dublin International Horse Show.
The 5 star Intercontinental Hotel, Herbert Park Hotel and a number of excellent restaurants are in nearby Ballsbridge. St. Vincent's University Hospital & Blackrock Clinic are 5 minutes by car. Merrion Shopping Centre, (5 mins by car) Blackrock Shopping Centre & Frascati Shopping Centre (10 mins by car)
HISTORY: Sandymount Castle was built in the 1850s and was originally the residence of the Corbett family who were Dublin merchants and related to the poet W. B. Yeats who visited the house on many occasions. Later the house became a school and following its demise in the 1920s, the writer Frank O'Connor lived in Castleville. Accommodation
Entrance Hall: -
Gracious entrance hall with smoked oak herringbone floor, centre rose and double doors leading to;
Home Cinema: -
Overlooking the tranquil Internal courtyard, with original working cast iron fireplace & smoked oak floors. This room has built in cinema surround sound system with 65” 4K Smart TV, including integrated speakers in both the walls and ceiling.
Study / Library: -
This magnificent double space Library overlooking Sandymount Green is the jewel in the crown of this beautiful home. Painted in dramatic Farrow & Ball, Drawing Room Blue, with a white marble antique fireplace, hand turned Oak & Brass spiral staircase, leading to fully lined floor to ceiling bookcases on the mezzanine level, art and integrated lighting, designed and installed by Bavari.
Ground Floor Guest Bedroom 1: -
Overlooking the landscaped front garden with built in wardrobes and large ensuite bathroom no.1, with wet room shower.
Inner Hall: -
double height hall with oak floor, ceiling cornice, recessed lights and a large roof light ensures natural light floods in to the centre of the house.
Dining Room: -
This double aspect room, overlooking the internal courtyard on one side with steps down to the open plan kitchen can easily accommodate a dining table to seat 10 to 12 people. It enjoys a double height ceiling with two, 20ft high electronic sliding doors, leading to a Kilkenny stone paved patio with a view stretching out over the fully landscaped rear garden.
Kitchen: -
Extensive, open plan Rhatigan & Hick designed Chef 's kitchen with bespoke cabinetry and floor to ceiling panelled walls painted in Farrow & Ball Stifkey Blue. It contains a large central Island with white quartz work top & breakfast counter, brass taps, brass pot filler and a magnificent 6 burner, double oven classic Lacanche cooker in black with brass detailing. High spec Miele Double fridge, dishwasher, leading to;
Butler's Pantry: -
with generous storage units, prep area and bespoke built-in 120 bottle wine rack, leading to:
Utility Room: -
with Miele washing machine & condenser dryer, sink and laundry chute (accessed from master bathroom ensuite). (Comms room and plant room are housed within this area)
Cloakroom: -
Enclosed cloakroom leads back to the entrance hall
DOWNSTAIRS Powder Room: -
with oak floor, wc, vintage wash hand basin and half wall panelling.
FIRST FLOOR -
Landing: -
Access to the mezzanine level Library. Generous purpose built Linen Closet.
Master Bedroom: -
Large south facing master bedroom, lined in a grey linen wallpaper, with balcony and views over the rear garden and the internal courtyard. Ceiling integrated Sonos speakers. Leading to:
Master Dressing Room & Bathroom: -
Luxurious “his & her” dressing room lined in grey linen wallpaper, with floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes and island unit leading into a light filled bathroom with generous classic bath & vanity unit and large walk in power shower. Laundry chute to utility room.
Bedroom 3: -
Large south facing double bedroom with character picture window & ceiling rose leading to a dedicated walk-in dressing room with built in wardrobes and ensuite bathroom no 2. Ceiling integrated Sonos speakers.
Bedroom 4: -
Large double bedroom overlooking Sandymount Green with picture window & ceiling rose leading to a dedicated walk-in dressing room with built in wardrobes & ensuite bathroom no 3. Ceiling integrated Sonos speakers. Features
- Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor
- Rhatigan & Hick handcrafted kitchen
- Double height Library designed and installed by Bavari
- Enclosed Landscaped 100 ft garden by Formality Gardens and Aspect Garden Construction
- Internal Heat recovery system
- Solar panel heating water
- South Facing Aspect
- Highest quality brassware, bath & shower controls, shower heads & sanitary ware throughout.
- All bathrooms feature heated towel rails, vanity units & integrated lighting.
- SECURITY FEATURES
- Intruder Alarm System: The house is protected by a monitored HKC full perimeter alarm system (all windows and doors are protected for vibration and opening, and also internal motion detectors). The system can also be controlled by keypads in the hall and master bedroom and also remotely controlled via a Smartphone app.
- CCTV: The house is also protected by a Full-HD Hikvision IP CCTV system with integrated Hikvision video intercom with 2 internal 7” touch screen monitors. These monitors will display the video from the front gate when the intercom door station button is pressed, the intercom allows for the residents to see and speak to the person at the gate, and also to unlock the gate. The gate can also be unlocked by using the keypads at the gate itself.
- Home Entertainment & Wifi: Castleville is equipped with a state of the art home entertainment system. The Sonos Audio System allows for streaming of over 100,000 internet radio stations and most music streaming services in all bedrooms and communal areas of the house. The Media Room features a fully immersive surround sound system as well as a 65" 4K Smart TV. An allowance has been made for all TV service providers to be distributed to any TV point in the house and there is a blanket Wifi coverage throughout.
BER Details
BER: B2
BER No: 106701154
Energy Performance Indicator: 105.01 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
D04 C6Y7 
