Description
Coolgreen is an elegant, historic home, offering exceptional privacy and charm, with generous gardens totaling approx. 0.4 of an acre, close to the Luas and with easy access to the M50. Coolgreen comes to the market with a stunning interior totalling approx 254 Sq.m. abundant reception space and family sized bedrooms that all combine to captivate.
The design of Coolgreen is attributed to Richard Francis Caulfield Orpen (1863-1938), the architect synonymous with the Arts & Crafts style that heavily influenced the design of homes built in Foxrock and Carrickmines at the turn of the last century. In addition to its architectural significance, Coolgreen is a historic Irish home, built c.1900 for Sir Edward O'Farrell KCB (1857-1926), Estate Commissioner of Ireland.
Coolgreen has been recently and lovingly renovated by its present owners and retains a wealth of period features to include fine fireplaces, exposed beams, original joinery, bay windows with seating areas, making the most of the wonderful southerly aspect.
Additional features that the current owners have added are solid oak floors and period radiators from Victorian Salvage, custom woodwork, cabinetry and wardrobes by Newtown Woodworks, and a fine bespoke Newcastle Design kitchen. The property has also been completely re wired and re plumbed with a gas-fired central heating system. The property will suit a variety of discerning buyers with elegantly proportioned, light-filled and adaptable accommodation throughout and all positioned within walking distance of every local amenity.
Internally the property is warm and inviting with a wonderful balance of living and sleeping accommodation. The ground floor comprises of a generous and welcoming reception hall with gallery landing above. Three wonderful reception rooms, each with its own unique character, open off the hall - the spacious dual aspect drawing room with south facing bay, the cozy library / study with direct access to the garden and the warm stylish family room with south and west views over the gardens and the hills beyond. There is a large kitchen/dining room featuring a bespoke Newcastle Design kitchen with generous Island, a separate comms room, understairs storage and a well-appointed guest cloakroom which completes the ground floor accommodation.
On the first floor we have a spacious gallery landing with Velux windows and a generous main family bathroom off the return: the attractive stained-glass door was once the main hall door of the house. The principal bedroom features a sun drenched south facing aspect and a bespoke ensuite shower room with built in wardrobes. There are three other generous bedrooms some with dual aspect and again featuring bespoke built-in wardrobes. a large laundry room is also at this level.
In addition, positioned off the large private and sunny patio / BBQ area accessed directly from the Kitchen / dining area is a spacious annex which has been beautifully constructed matching the architecture of the main house with a coastal-themed interior and cedar shingle walls and roof - currently used as a gym, but could suit a variety of uses including home office. There is also an additional garage / store to the front also designed to match the profiling and tiled roof and tile-clad walls of the main house.
The gardens are truly exceptional, totalling 0.4 of an acre, with the house positioned in the middle of the grounds allowing light to flood the home from every direction. To the front there are manicured flowerbeds featuring mature planting and specimen trees. There are also large mature pines and native trees. There are electric gates with cut stone pillars with terracotta caps leading to a generous gravel drive with cobble lock edging and ample off-street parking. There are wide side gardens which are very private and mature, To the east there are mature lawned grounds with well planted borders and a natural stone patio. To the rear, which is south facing, there are mature lawns and wonderful planted borders with a mix of raised and ground level beds.
To the south west, positioned off the Kitchen, there is a large natural stone patio, the spacious annex, a BBQ area and built in cut stone fireplace. ideal for long summer evenings. This side of the garden also features plenty of mature flowering plants, shrubs and trees.
Ideally located on leafy Brennanstown Road within a short stroll of Foxrock and Cabinteely villages and their trendy eateries, chic boutiques and popular coffee shops. The Park shopping plaza is nearby with a wide selection of shops and restaurants. Sporting and leisure facilities include, Carrickmines Golf Club, Carrickmines Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club, Leopardstown and Foxrock Golf clubs, Westwood and Leopardstown Racecourse, Cabinteely Park with its acres of parkland offer many recreational facilities including a large children's playground. There is a wide choice of Primary and Secondary schools nearby including the well reputed St Brigid's boys and St Brigid's girls primary schools with a wealth of choice for secondary schools close by including Loreto Foxrock, Lycée Francois, Wesley College, Blackrock College, CBC Monkstown, Mount Anville and the highly regarded International school Nord Anglia. The nearby Luas, M50 and N11 provide excellent transport links to the city. Accommodation
Reception Hall -
Double doors from Victorian Salvage, with antique door furniture, lead to the impressive reception hall. Solid oak floors, Victorian Salvage radiators. Wainscot panelling and original ceiling coving. Inset lighting. The imposing pitch pine original staircase with its sturdy bannisters and balustrades leads to the return and main gallery landing on the first floor. There is also a large west facing window to the end of the hall providing excellent light.
Guest Cloakroom -
Solid oak floors and period radiator. Wc and Burlington antique wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome towel rail. Inset lights and extractor.
Drawing room -
Elegant, spacious and bright, this gracious reception room features solid oak floors, a dual aspect overlooking the side and rear gardens. A wonderful bay window with window seat and storage faces south and floods the room with natural light. Bespoke cabinetry and shelving. Attractive cast iron fireplace with brick surround, slate hearth and solid fuel cast iron stove. Eichholtz chandelier.
Family room -
Another warm and stylish reception room with a sunny south and west dual aspect overlooking the grounds. Orpen style beamed ceiling, timber panelled walls and bespoke cabinetry and shelving. Solid oak floors and period radiators, original ceiling coving and attractive open fireplace. Eichholtz chandelier.
Library / Study -
A third cozy reception room featuring solid oak floors, period radiators with dual aspect overlooking the front of the property and the easterly side garden. Double french doors lead to the gardens. Original ceiling cornice. Timber panelling and built-in bespoke shelving and storage. Fireplace with tiled inset and timber mantle, slate hearth and coal effect gas fire. Inset lights and spot lighting.
Kitchen / dining area -
Step down from the hall to the spacious kitchen / dining area. Door to understairs storage. Door to separate plant room with modern hot water tank, dual gas boilers etc. Spacious, bright and beautiful fitted kitchen / dining room. With windows on three sides and windows and double doors out to the west patio. Bespoke Newcastle Design kitchen in New England style and large functional island unit offering plenty of storage, seating area and open shelving and wine rack. Polished granite worktops. Extensive wall and floor units with larder etc. Built-in stainless steel Ilve range with six ring gas hob and extractor. Built in Miele dishwasher and Liebherr double fridge with freezer. 1.5 stainless steel sink unit. The kitchen also features a large glass fronted dresser which is another attractive feature.
Upstairs -
A return landing has steps to the family bathroom and also to the main gallery landing. This landing is bright with a Velux window over and attic access. The ceilings are partly vaulted which adds character and charm throughout the first floor. The stairs also feature wainscot panelled walls. Inset lights.
Principal bedroom suite -
Very bright and spacious main bedroom with large south facing window with garden aspect. Range of bespoke built in wardrobes. Attractive part vaulted ceiling.
Ensuite -
Ensuite shower room with porcelain tiled floor. Large step in shower, fully tiled with watering can shower head. Chrome heated towel rail, Modern Wc and wash hand basin set in vanity unit with plenty of storage and marble work top. Wall mounted lights and inset lights.
Bedroom Two -
Another very spacious room with south facing windows commanding views of the mature trees, garden and surrounding hills. Part vaulted ceiling.
Bedroom Three -
A third fine double room with dual aspect. Built in bespoke wardrobes and shelving with drawers.
Bedroom four -
A most attractive bedroom with excellent bespoke built in wardobes, shelving and drawers. A lovely bedroom full of character.
Laundry room -
Sliding door from the landing leads to this good sized practical laundry room which is plumbed for washing machine and has space for a drier. There is additional shelving and a drying rail.
Family Bathroom -
Positioned off the return with an attractive stained glass door that was once the main hall door to the house. Solid oak floors, period radiator and wall mounted heater. Wc and large oval wash hand basin set in vanity unit with marble top and wall mounted mirror and lights. Deep set bath with fully tiled surround and shower over with watering can shower head.
Outside -
Approached via electric gates with most attractive, cut stone circular pillars with terracotta tile caps the front garden features plenty of off-street parking for numerous cars on the immaculate gravel driveway with cobblelock borders, well stocked and pristine flower beds featuring neat box hedges and a variety of older, more mature and specimen trees including wonderful, mature magnolia, beech, pine and native trees. The garden has feature lighting and two mature lawned areas. There is a most attractive storage shed to the front with pitched and tiled roof mirroring the architectural design of the main house Attention to detail is evident throughout Coolgreen both inside and out. Dual side gates lead to the two side gardens and to the rear. Coolgreen is positioned in the middle of its generous site and as a result features wide side gardens on both sides of the property, providing access to the sun all throughout the day. To the east side of the house, we have mature hedging, providing privacy from the front garden and an attractive sandstone patio, which gets wonderful sunshine all day long. The garden is fully walled and not overlooked. Mature lawns surround the property on three sides with neat well stocked, raised and ground level flowerbeds featuring mature, specimen, trees, shrubs, flowering plants and bushes. The rear of the house faces due south and features a sunny gravel patio area. To the west side of the house we have two large wonderful outdoor entertaining spaces which feature a mix of gravel and natural stone patio areas. This area is very private and features wonderful, mature trees, an attractive stone fireplace and aviary. Annex: This most attractive flexible room has again been beautifully designed to match the architectural design of the main house. Currently used as a gym but could be used as a study, etc. The interior is finished in a coastal style with timber walls, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and floors all painted white with electricity points and electric lighting. There are double glass panel doors to the patio leading across to the kitchen.
Features
- Wonderful detached Orpen residence beautifully presented throughout.
- Mature private grounds which are very private and feature a sunny south aspect to the rear.
- Many original period features.
- Attractive Victorian Salvage radiators and solid oak floors Bespoke joinery, cabinetry and wardrobes by Newtown Woodworks.
- Stunning generous bespoke Newcastle Design kitchen. Three individual additional reception rooms
- Four generous bedrooms, one ensuite
- Property has been re wired and re plumbed
- Gas fired central heating
- Additional annex currently used as a gym and separate garage / store
- Electric gates and ample off-street parking for up to 6 cars Close to all amenities including M50 and Luas
- Foxrock village is also easily accessible and is close by.
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