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Gowrie House, 34 Upper Glenageary Road, Dublin South County, Dublin

Sold Energy Rating A96Y3F9 4 beds3 baths300 m2
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Parking
En-suite
Washing Machine
Dryer
Cable Television
Central Heating
Microwave
Broadband
Garden
Alarm
Dishwasher

Description

Bergins are delighted to present to the market, this elegant and tastefully presented home, Gowrie House. Originally constructed in the early 1800's this carefully restored and cleverly upgraded property comes to the market in turnkey condition with private parking for up to six cars and a sunny and private south west facing garden on a plot of approx 1/4 acres. The original features in Gowrie House are intact, and include throughout cornicing, coving, working shutters and original timber work. The focal point of this beautiful property is the sweeping staircase off the main entrance hall, leading to the first floor bedrooms and framed with windows at first floor and faithfully restored ceiling coving and plasterwork. The property can be accessed via the gate for the new Gowrie Development, with a sweeping drive through well planned and detailed hard and soft landscaping, to the main and private electric gates for Gowrie House itself. A pedestrian gate in the original stone wall to the front provides additional visitor parking in the cul de sac to the front parallel to the Upper Glenageary Road. Gowrie House is exceptionally well served with local amenities to include shops and transport links. Schools within walking distance include Rathdown girls school, Dalkey School Project, Glenageary Montessori school, and within easy reach by Dart or car, Blackrock and St Andrews Colleges, Loreto Dalkey, Castlepark.

Rooms

Hall - 7.0m x 2.0m Gowrie House is accessed from the front driveway through a single storey porch structure, with restored front door. Original floor tiles and space for storage to left and right. The porch opens through glass doors in to the main reception hall, spanning left to right with wall pannelling . The hall is finished in sold parquet flooring and flows through to the central hall and its elegant sweeping staircase. Drawing room - 6.93m x 4.99m Opposite the front door and occupying the centre of the property, this elegant drawing room is complimented by original french doors with working shutters. These french doors open on to the rear terrace and garden allowing seamless entertaining in good weather. The flooring in this room is a continuation of the solid parquet flooring and at the end of the room, a marble fireplace with open fire sits on a slate hearth. Family room - 7.74m x 4.18m To the left of the entrance hall, this further reception room is decorated in warm tones to provide a cosy and comfortable family space. With four french windows, with working shutters, on two sides, this room also opens out on to the terrace to rear. A marble fireplace sits in the centre of the room and the parquet flooring carries through from the hall and main drawing room. Guest Bathroom - Through the central hall, and on the way to the kitchen, this pretty guest bathroom is panelled and papered and includes cabinetry for coats and storage. Kitchen Dining room - Extending to the rear of the house, stepping down from the hall and opening to roof height, the kitchen in Gowrie House is impressively large and bright. With custom cabinetry, high and low level fitted units, a generous island with sink, wine fridge and seating, this room is exceptionally well appointed. The double width Lacanche range with brass and steel fittings is set in to a marble back splash with integrated pasta tap. The marble in the back splash continues in to counter tops and island. The dining area is set in to a custom bay window, with floor to ceiling glass doors, which open out on to the terrace and garden. Overhead antique brass globes are suspended from the vaulted ceiling Utility room - 4.86m x 2.5m With seperate door to the garden and alarm panel, this is a handy family entrance, utility room and boot room. Well appointed with built in storage and hanging the laundry area has two large capacity Samsung machines - washing and drying. Above, a "sheila" is suspended for air drying. First floor - The original staircase in Gowrie House elegantly sweeps up to the first floor and all bedroom accomodation. The bedroom hall is accessed through an original door, allowing privacy and peace at this upper floor. Bedroom 1 - 5.07m x 3.36m The first room on the right of the bedroom hall, with original feature mantelpiece and sash windows on two sides. This is a very good double bedroom with original and restored timber flooring and cast iron radiators. As with all rooms, window shutters are in full working order. Bathroom - Just beyond the first bedroom and overlooking the rear garden, this is a part tiled bathroom with sash window, with walk in shower WC and Vanity unit with WHB. Master ensuite - 3.6m x 3.36m Formerly a double bedroom, the ensuite to the main bedroom is a very generous space, part tiled with roll top bath, walk in shower, WC and double vanity unit with WHB's. A sash window overlooks the rear garden. Main Bedroom - 4.94m x 3.74m A bright and elegant bedroom with sash windows on two sides, providing views and excellent light. Opening into a walk in dressing room, Dressing room - 3.63m x 2.25m The dressing room to the main bedroom is a bright room with windows to front and side of the house. This was previously the nursery in the original property, with potential to become an alternative ensuite. Currently fitted with open hanging and storage. Bedroom 3 - 3.74m x 2.46m Overlooking the front of the house, this double bedroom has original sash window, again with working shutters and continuing the restored timber flooring. Bedroom 4 - 3.15m x 2.47m A further bedroom, overlooking the front garden, with sash window and working shutters and timber flooring. Garden - Facing perfectly south west, and retaining privacy this large rear garden is bathed in light throughout the day. The L shape of the original structure lends perfectly to entertaining outside from all rooms on the ground floor of Gowrie House. To the rear of the kitchen wing is a covered dining area, perfect for late evenings and meal times. Landscaping to the rear includes mature ferns, buxus and trees including an old olive tree from the original Gowrie gardens, and to the front, existing and old trees are complimented with recent soft landscaping around the main parking area and framing the front of the house.

Features

Accommodation of 3008 sq feet on approx 1/4 acre Secure off street parking for up to six cars, with power point for EV charging. South West facing private rear garden Restored and reclaimed timber flooring throughout Underfloor heating at ground floor Extensive outdoor entertaining spaces including covered terrace Landscaped grounds with mature planting Full utility room with separate entrance and storage Alarm Gas Fired Central Heating Excellent decorative condition

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Date created: May 11, 2023

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