A96 CD85 4 beds3 baths314 m2
| Beds | 4 beds |
| Price | Sold |
| Property Type | Detached House |
| Size | 314 meters2 |
| Energy Rating | BER-Exempt |
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| Eircode | A96 CD85 |
| Group Name | Sherry FitzGerald Dun Laoghaire |
| Sales License Number | 002183 |
Description
Eglinton House is a most handsome detached double fronted home built in the Victorian era, c. 1840 and arranged over three floors. Boasting an enviable position within Eglinton Park, at the end of the cul-de-sac, a Virginia creeper adorns the front façade of the property adding to the majestic feeling of being in a country home whilst being located in this highly sought-after coastal setting. Upon walking through the original wrought iron electric gates onto the gravelled driveway one is immediately assured that what lies ahead is a truly magnificent home combining the grace and elegance of a bygone era with the comforts required for modern family life. Eglinton House is undoubtedly the perfect blend of old and new and is a most inviting family home which highlights gracious period details throughout to include intricate cornice plaster work, ceiling roses, working shutters and feature fireplaces. Sweeping granite steps encompassed by wrought iron railings ascend to the front door framed by Doric columns and with a leaded fanlight above. The impressive entrance hallway provides access to the formal reception rooms. To the right of the hall is located the drawing room enjoying a dual aspect over the front and rear gardens and on the left-hand side of the hallway is the mirror reception room which similarly enjoys a dual aspect over the gardens. On the hall return we find a cosy library. On the hall return is a stylish shower room and upstairs are four bedrooms, three double bedrooms and a single with all rooms enjoying attractive garden vistas. The main bedroom has the wonderful benefit of a luxuriously appointed ensuite bathroom complete with cast iron slipper bath. At garden level, we arrive to where the heart of this special home is located, the magnificent kitchen/dining/family room, providing the perfect space for friends and family to gather in. A modern kitchen extension has been added, seamlessly blending old and new. A North/South dual orientation ensures that the kitchen is bathed in natural light as the sun transitions through the day and a glazed/timber clad ceiling adds to the overall rustic charm. There is a separate entrance door under the main steps of the house with double doors opening into the garden level entrance hallway. To the right of entrance hallway is the sitting room and a large guest wc/cloakroom. At the end of the hallway is the utility room. The gardens are a wonderful addition to Eglinton House, occupying an overall site of approximately 0.3 acres. The mature and tranquil grounds surrounding the property will provide the keen gardener with plenty to get their green fingers working on and there is equally a plethora of space for children to explore in. An added gem is the detached mews property with two large storage rooms with bi-fold doors, opening to a sheltered patio area with a creeper clad pergola. Upstairs, is a generous open plan room with a solid fuel wood burning stove. The mews is ideal for a variety of uses from home office to an au pair suite. There is also a quaint potting shed. Eglinton Park is conveniently located within a short stroll of the charming village of Monkstown and the bustling town centre of Dun Laoghaire where an extensive selection of cafés, restaurants and shopping facilities are to be found. There is an excellent choice of highly regarded schools in the nearby vicinity to include CBC Monkstown, Rathdown School, Holy Child Killiney, Blackrock College, St Andrew's College, and St Michael's College to name but a few. For recreational facilities Monkstown Lawn Tennis Club is a short walk away as is the seafront with its splendid Yacht Clubs and outstanding coastal walks along the East and West Piers. The area is well serviced by public transport links with the DART and several Dublin Bus routes providing swift and easy transport to the city and beyond. The M50 which provides access to all arterial routes around the country is a short drive away.
Accommodation
Entrance hall: - Intricate ceiling cornicing, ceiling rose. Door to: Drawing room 1: - Dual aspect overlooking the front and rear gardens, sash windows with working shutters, intricate ceiling cornicing, ceiling rose, marble feature fireplace with slate inset and hearth. Drawing Room 2: - Dual aspect overlooking the front and rear gardens, sash windows with working shutters, intricate ceiling cornicing, ceiling rose, picture rail, feature marble fireplace with slate inset and hearth. Library: - Fitted bookshelves. Shower room: - Wash hand basin inset in vanity unit with marble countertop and splashback, WC, shower cubicle with tiled walls and glass enclosure, tiled floor. Main bedroom: - Picture window with working shutters overlooking the front garden. Door to: Ensuite bathroom: - Cast-iron slipper bath with telephone shower attachment, circular wash hand basin set on vanity unit, double shower unit with glass enclosure, wall hung WC, heated towel rail, marble tiled floor with underfloor heating, the walls finished in wainscoting panels. Bedroom two: - Picture window with working shutters overlooking the front garden. Bedroom three: - Picture window with working shutters overlooking the rear garden. Bedroom four: - Picture window overlooking the front garden. Garden level entrance door: - Entrance lobby with stone tiled floor. Double doors to: Garden level entrance hallway: - Herringbone oak floor. Dining/family room: - Dual aspect overlooking the front and rear gardens, tiled floor, range of bespoke built-in storage cupboards with shelving and built-in bookcases. Kitchen: - Range of floor mounted units with stone countertops, inset 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink units with recessed drainer, deep fitted, larder cupboard, open display shelving, Lacanche range cooker with five ring gas hob, Aga double oven, tiled floor. Large centre island unit with stone countertop and draw/shelf storage beneath. Dual aspect with sliding patio doors giving access to the front gardens and a French door providing access to the rear gardens. Living Room: - Period open fireplace with marble inset and hearth, overlooking the front gardens, recessed shelving unit, ceiling coving. Lobby: - Storage cupboard. Guest WC/cloakroom: - Pedestal, wash, handbasin, WC, fitted linen cupboard. Utility room: - Dual aspect, tiled floor, Miele washing machine and Miele dryer. Worcester twin gas fired central heating boilers.
Features
BER Details
Exempt
Negotiator
Jacqui McCabe
Date created: Feb 8, 2023
