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Villa Vico, Sorrento Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin

Sold Energy Rating A96 W880 5 beds3 baths294 m2
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Sherry FitzGerald are pleased to present, Villa Vico, a gracious and imposing period residence-built c 1850, set on a special site in coastal Dalkey with stunning views of the Irish Sea to the east, and to Bray head to the south. In a prime position by the junction of Sorrento Road & Vico Road, this light filled Victorian property (c.294 sq m / 3,165 sq ft) provides excellent accommodation across three levels. With original period details to include, ornate ceiling plasterwork, marble fireplaces, tall sash windows and original timber shutters, creating a truly elegant interior. Approached by a gravel driveway, three granite steps lead to the gracious reception hall rich in period detail, exceptional ceiling plasterwork an elegant decorative arch. To the right of the entrance hall lies a sitting room noting an open fireplace with intricate cast iron mantle, tall sash windows and ornate ceiling cornicing. Double doors open onto a modern fitted kitchen with French doors leading through to the rear courtyard. A downstairs shower room, utility room, study / bedroom 5, storeroom and covered garage complete the accommodation at this level. A wide sweeping staircase leads to the first floor. Here, the drawing room is dual aspect, boasting three tall bay windows with original timber shutters, overlooking Sorrento Road. Double doors lead through to a large dining room, both rooms are rich in period detail to include ornate plasterwork, matching ceiling roses, high ceilings and two marble fireplaces. On the return, there is a fourth double bedroom and access to a very unique raised side patio enjoying great sunshine and excellent privacy. On the second floor there are three generous bedrooms. The principal bedroom is dual aspect, enjoying views from two sash windows over Sorrento Road and the Irish Sea, a third window provides coastal vistas across Killiney Bay and to Bray Head. Two double bedrooms, a modern shower room and a well-fitted family bathroom on the return complete the accommodation at this level. The front garden of this stunning home is private, mature and landscaped. The secluded rear courtyard offers a real sense of peace and tranquillity, offering further potential to extend (subject to PP). A clever raised side terrace is a real sun trap, an ideal space for BBQ's and dining al fresco. The front garden has mature borders with flowering plants, trees and privacy hedging, a lawned area with inset pond and secluded patio also enjoys great sunshine. In addition to the covered garage, excellent off-street car parking is provided for. This fine home is close to a host of excellent schools. Castlepark School is close by, with Loreto Dalkey, Harold Boys National School, Holy Child Killiney and Rathdown Secondary School in the locality. Tennis, rugby, GAA, Football, Golf and sailing clubs are all within easy reach. There is a selection of coastal and hill walks all on your doorstep. For sea swimming, the Vico Baths, one of the nicest bathing areas in Ireland is an approx 200m walk away.

Accommodation

Ground Floor - Entrance Hall - 2.05m x 11.70m Hardwood flooring, ornate ceiling coving and ceiling rose, fanlight above door and under stairs storage. Living Room - 4.86m x 4.86m Hardwood flooring, ornate ceiling coving and ceiling rose, open fire with a large intricate cast iron fireplace, two large sash windows to the front with timber shutters, double doors through to: Kitchen - 4.72m x 4.70m Hardwood flooring, ceiling coving, range of fitted wall and floor level kitchen units, stonework surfaces, provision for a range cooker, integrated dishwasher, two sinks, French doors to rear patio: Study / Bedroom 5 - 3.01m x 2.73m With hardwood flooring and two windows looking on the rear garden. Utility Room - 2.65m x 5.89m Tiled floor, plumbed for washer & dryer, window to rear, floor and eye level storage units. Downstairs Shower Room - 1.65m x 2.29m Tiled floor and partially tied walls, shower with electric shower, w.c., wash hand basin. Store Room - A useful room, tiled floor and large storage cupboards. Garage - 2.65m x 5.89m Tiled flooring, double doors opening onto the front driveway and shelved storage. First Floor Return - Landing - 2.25m x 2.02m Door to side patio and hardwood flooring. Bedroom 4 - 2.99m x 2.74m Double room with hardwood flooring, dual aspect with two windows to the side with timber shutters First Floor - Drawing Room - 7.05m x 4.90m A fine room spanning the width of the house, ornate ceiling coving and ceiling rose, three large sash windows to the front looking over Sorrento Road and Sorrento Terrace, timber shutters, door to the side terrace, marble fireplace with gas insert, double doors through to the dining room. Dining Room - 4.65m x 4.66m Hardwood flooring, ornate ceiling coving and ceiling rose, marble fireplace and gas fire insert Second Floor Return - Landing - 2.24m x 1.17m Bathroom - 3.22m x 2.78m Large bathroom with tiled walls and floor, two windows with timer shutters, full claw tub bath, walk in shower, w.c., wash hand basin and bidet. Second Floor - Landing - Hardwood flooring, roof light, ceiling coving & ceiling rose. Bedroom 1 - 4.49m x 5.14m Large double to the front, dual aspect, fitted wardrobes, very fine sea views from both window aspects, timber window shutters, coving and ceiling rose. Bedroom 2 - 3.65m x 4.89m Double to the front with hardwood flooring, sash window. Bedroom 3 - 4.10m x 3.33m Double room to the back with sash window and fitted wardrobe, hardwood flooring. Shower Room - 2.44m x 1.37m Hardwood flooring, partially tiled walls, walk in power shower, roof light, recessed lighting, w.c., and wash hand basin.

Features

  • GFCH
  • Excellent off street parking
  • Garage
  • Alarm
  • 300m walk to the Vico Baths
  • Potential to further extend (subject to PP.)

BER Details

BER: G BER No: 104469028 Energy Performance Indicator: 585.48 kWh/m2/yr

Negotiator

John Paul Condron
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Sherry FitzGerald Dalkey
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Date created: Sep 9, 2021

Sherry FitzGerald Dalkey
Sherry FitzGerald Dalkey
PSRA Licence No. 002183
John Paul Condron
John Paul Condron
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