Description
Sherry FitzGerald is proud to present Tourtugas, a truly exquisite six bedroom, 7 bathroom, detached double fronted family residence which exudes luxury and quality throughout. Totalling approx. 519sq.m m /5586sq.ft of superbly laid out accommodation in the main house (plus an additional 189 Sq.m or 2000 sq.ft in the Pool house and games room) and standing on a mature, private manicured site of circa 1 acre, Tortugas offers the best of house and garden.From the moment you approach the electric gates and pass through on to the sweeping cobble lock drive you know this home is something very special. On entering this wonderful family home you are immediately struck by the sense of space throughout. The entrance porch with built in storage leads to the welcoming entrance hall. The main reception area which open in turn to the incredible bespoke extended kitchen family room runs across the side and rear of the house. This home is ideal for entertaining and there is a seamless connection between the formal, informal, and recreational areas. The large indoor swimming pool and sauna with generous guest showroom are positioned off the main reception area. Above the pool is the very large games room that could suit a variety of uses including gym or cinema room depending on a family's needs. This in turn has access to the large , very private roof terrace which also has access form the first floor in the main part of the house. A cosy family room and large utility room completes the accommodation on the ground floor.On the first floor there are five generous double bedrooms all ensuite, with either built in or walk in wardrobes and many with dual aspect. They are all positioned off the bright landing with access to the private roof terrace. Positioned on the second floor the principal bedroom suite is spectacular. A very generous size, it features a relaxation area, Bedroom, dressing room and superb spa style bathroom ensuite.The gardens are beautifully mature and landscaped throughout. The front garden as well as having its ample off-street parking also features a mature lawn with hedged boundaries and specimen trees and shrubs. To the left of the house accessed via the sweeping cobble lock drive there is the good sized double garage measuring approx. 35 sq.m. with vehicular up and over door.The rear garden is fully landscaped and was designed by renowned designer Damien Keane. At the top of the garden there is a central flower bed with water feature and pond and private BBQ area / patio ideal to catch the early morning sun. The main gardens offer manicured lawns with feature flowerbeds and a second large natural stone Patio which enjoys day long sunshine wraps the rear of the house and swimming pool. There are gravelled paths around the boundary of the garden with many of the mature trees and specimen shrubs and bushes. There is plenty to keep the greenest fingered buyer occupied.The location is second to none. Ballybride is an exclusive enclave of luxurious homes surrounded by trees and full of bird song and tranquillity, however this amazing home is still close to all amenities. Positioned only an eighteen minute walk from Shankill Dart station, 10 minute walk from Shankill Village and a 5 minute drive to the Luas. A host of recreational facilities are on your doorstep including golf clubs and lovely scenic walks. There is easy access to both the N11 send the M50 bringing Dublin city and airport within an easy commute. Numerous top class schools are also located close by including John Scottus and St Gerards.Viewing of this wonderful spacious family home is highly recommended to appreciate all that is on offer. Accommodation
Entrance porch -
Beautiful Travertine floors, and built in window seats with plenty of storage under with internal glass panel door to reception hall.
Reception Hall -
Attractive Travertine floors, wainscot panelled walls and ceiling coving with centre Rose. Built-in bespoke cloaks cabinet. Attractive staircase leading to first floor level with gallery landing and atrium over flooding area with natural light. Glass panel doors leading to kitchen and glass panel doors to drawing room.
Drawing Room -
with wide plank solid oak floors, ceiling coving, dado rail and inset lights. Elegant spacious reception with double doors through to the dining room. Dual aspect. White marble fireplace with cast-iron insert and coal effect fire and slate hearth.
Dining room -
A generous bright dining room with wide plank solid oak floors, ceiling coving and inset lights. Picture windows and double doors lead out to the rear patio and gardens. Double doors to kitchen.
Open Plan Kitchen / breakfastroom -
Bespoke Christian style kitchen with extensive range of wall and floor unit's with large central island all with polished granite work tops. Built in six ring gas hob with extractor over. Built in oven and microwave. Twin Belfast sink. Space for American fridge freezer. Plate warmer and steam oven filter tap and dishwasher. Travertine floor. New England style Coffered ceiling inset lights door to tv room. Bespoke built in dresser. With steps down to the wonderful extended family room.
Family Room -
Incredible family room with vaulted ceiling with Velux windows. Statement Donegal limestone fireplace with raised hearth. Floor to ceiling window to garden. Double doors to patio and garden. wainscot panelling on walls. And built-in storage and illuminated shelving and Travertine floor.
Tv room / study -
Lovely cosy reception/study with ceiling coving, inset lights, dado rail and solid wide plank oak floors. Attractive fireplace with timber mantle and surround with cast-iron inset and slate hearth.
Utility Room -
Fully tiled floor and partly tiled walls. Range of built in wall and floor units. Excellent storage. stainless steel sink unit and drainer, plumbed for washing machine. Space for dryer and space for additional freezer.
Shower room -
Beautiful travertine tiled floors and fully tiled walls. Ceiling coving, inset lights. Large step in shower with solid glass screen. Antique style freestanding wash hand basin and Wc.
Indoor heated swimming pool area -
Large heated pool measuring approx. 9.75m by 4.4m with cover. Tiled surround and floor. Sauna. Fully glazed wall with glazed vaulted ceiling overlooking the rear garden and patio.
Games room -
Over the swimming pool you have this wonderful flexible room. This room could suit a variety of uses. It could be a Playroom, gym or a separate guest apartment depending on the new owners requirements. There is a door from this space out on to the large very private roof terrace which also connects to the first floor in the main house.
First Floor -
Gallery landing with wainscot panelling. At the end of the hall a door leads to the large roof terrace. The hall itself is wonderfully bright with ceiling coving and large atrium over flooding the area with natural light. stairs lead to the principal bedroom suite also.
Bedroom one (Front) -
Large double room with ceiling coving and door to built-in dressing room with extensive wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes. Ensuite Shower room with Fully tiled floors and walls. Shower with Triton T90 electric shower with mosaic tiled shower tray. Wash hand basin set in large vanity unit with plenty of storage and polished marble top. Wall mounted mirror and light.
Bedroom 2 (rear) -
Second fine double room with ceiling coving and dual aspect overlooking the lead mines and the garden. Built-in wardrobes. Door to ensuite with underfloor heating corner shower, fully tiled walls, fully tiled floor and triton T90 electric shower, WC and pedestal wash hand basin with wall mounted light.
Bedroom 3 (Front) -
Another lovely double room beautifully appointed with dual aspect overlooking the front and side gardens. Ceiling coving. Built-in wardrobes and wall mounted spotlighting. Shower room ensuite with fully tiled walls, fully on floor, WC, pedestal wash and basin and shower with triton T 98 electric shower. Under floor heating.
Bedroom 4 (rear) -
Fourth excellence double bedroom again with dual aspect overlooking the side and rear gardens. Ceiling coving, built-in wardrobes. Ensuite with fully floor, fully tiled walls, triton electric shower, WC and pedestal wash and basin.
Bedroom 5 (rear) -
Large double bedroom with ceiling coving. Attractive glass fronted built in wardrobes. Two windows overlooking the rear garden. Ensuite with fully tiled floor, fully tiled walls, bath with shower over and corner wash hand basin and WC.
Second floor -
Stairs to loft style principal bedroom suite with large glass atrium over. Glass door leads to the exceptional space with inset lights, part vaulted ceilings and solid oak wide plank floors. This room has lovely of the surrounding countryside. Excellent variety of built-in modern sliderobes and extensive storage in the large walk-in dressing room with inset lights. Wonderful space for relaxing with window overlooking the rear garden. Wired for sound and currently used as a chill out/yoga area.Step up to the large ensuite with plenty of built-in storage. Deep set dual ended Bath. WC and his and hers modern square wash hand basins set in vanity units with wall mounted mirrors. Central, step in wet room with beautiful mosaic tiling with watering can shower head. Door to eaves storage.
Outside -
Tortugas offers a wonderful sense of arrival with beautifully planted flowerbeds with box hedging outside the electric rates. The driveway is cobble lock and provides plenty of family and guest parking. Front garden features mature plants, shrubs and bushes and lovely flowering specimen trees with mature creepers adorning the facade of the property. The driveway sweeps around to the left of the house past the swimming pool area to a garage to the side. There is direct access to the house via the front door and also to the pool area to the front.The rear garden is mature and manicured and very sunny with a southwest facing aspect. Off the pool area and the wonderful family room there is a large patio with decorative walls with mature well planted flowerbeds leading to the main lawn area. There is also direct access from the dining room to the garden and from the pool area. The main garden is laid out in rolling lawns with manicured borders with more well stocked mature flowerbeds. The entire garden is bordered by mature trees on all sides so it's very private and not overlooked. The top of the garden there is a decorative pond area with flowering water, lilies and other aquatic plants and an Indian sandstone barbecue area which again is incredibly private with a bamboo border and Indian sandstone walkway around the water feature and back out to the main garden. The total land with Tortugas is approx. 1 acre.
Features
- Spacious well laid out family accommodation totalling C519 sq.m. in the main house plus an additional 189 in the pool area and games room so 708 sq.m in total.
- Interconnecting main receptions and a bespoke designer kitchen
- Open plan family room with picture windows and doors to the rear patio and garden
- Separate cosy tv room / study
- Exceptional large heated indoor swimming pool with cover.
- Separate large games room which could suit a variety of uses
- Feature loft style principal bedroom suite
- Six double bedrooms all ensuite
- C.1 acre of manicured grounds
- Cobble lock drive with plenty of off street parking, electric gates and double garage.
BER Details
BER: B3
BER No: 116363664
Energy Performance Indicator: 138.7 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
D18N4V2 
