Allston, on Monkstown’s Knapton Road (Named after the American painter and poet Washington Allston) has been sympathetically extended to the point that you find it difficult to tell old from new. The original part, built in the 1920s, is a full-on Arts and Crafts-era space, complete with beamed ceilings and wooden panelling. But step beyond the entrance hall to find a bright modern extension, added by the current owners. This adds another bedroom, making for four generous doubles (two en-suite), and gives an overall 3,000 ft2 of accommodation.
Outside, the sunny stone patio leads to lawns and well-kept mature planting, and there is ample space for a Shomera den/office. There is a separate greenhouse. Lovely as all this is, however, the commanding feature is the slender granite tower, sited in the grounds of neighbouring CBC Monkstown, giving your sundowners a romantic, timeless feel. It was erected at the behest of 19th century social reformer Charles Halliday.
Back inside there’s a spacious ‘country style' kitchen that leads on to a large breakfast room, and through to a dining room and drawing room. There is also a cosy family living room.
This would make a great place to raise a family. Knapton Road is walking distance to the Dart, schools, shops and all the amenities of Monkstown, Dún Laoghaire and the surrounding area.
The property location is second to none, with both Monkstown and Blackrock Villages within walking distance. Both villages offer a large array of eateries, bars, boutique and speciality shops. Dun Laoghaire is also nearby offering further attractions such as the harbour, marina with yacht clubs and coastal walks. The area is extremely well serviced by public transport including bus and DART.
GFCH
FRENCH OAK TIMBER FLOORS THROUGHOUT DOWNSTAIRS
CONCERTINA DOORS OFFERS LARGE SCALE ENTERTAINMENT ON THE GROUND FLOOR
EXTENDED TO 3,000 FT2
ORIGINAL FEATURES
EXCELLENT LOCATION
PARKING FOR 6 CARS
LARGE REAR GARDEN
ELECTRIC GATES
FRONT AND REAR GARDEN LIGHTS
ATTIC CAN BE CONVERTED
DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS
BER: D1 BER No.109093872 Energy Performance Indicator:227.97 kWh/m²/yr
Reception Hall: Telephone intercom, high ceiling, french oak timber floor
Guest WC: w.h.b., w.c., tile floor, timber panelling
Study/TV Room: Carpet floor, log burner stove, picture rail & coving, feature bay window
Drawing Room: Cast iron and sandstone surround fire place with gas fire inset, bay window, french oak timber floor and concertina doors to
Dining Room: Cast iron and sandstone surround fire place with gas fire inset, french oak timber floor, recessed lighting , double doors to rear garden patio and concertina doors to
Kitchen/Living/Breakfast Room: Country style solid timber kitchen with Range Master double oven cooker with gas rings, large island counter with marble top, tile and french oak flooring, 3 large Velux windows, recessed lighting and double doors to rear garden
Utility Room: Tile floor, plumbed for washing machine and ample storage
First Floor
Master Bedroom: Walk in wardrobe, carpet floor
En-Suite Bathroom: Double shower, w.h.b., w.c., tile floor and timber panelling
Bedroom 2: Carpet floor, bay window
En-suite Bathroom: Shower unit, tile floor, w.c., w.h.b.
Bedroom 3: Carpet floor and recessed lighting
Bedroom 4: Carpet floor and recessed lighting
Bathroom: Free standing bath with telephone shower, w.c., w.h.b.,walk in shower
Outside
Front Garden: Gravel private drive with off street parking for 6 cars
Rear Garden: Large west facing rear garden with large stone patio. An impressive mix of plants, trees and shrubs and overlooked by a small castle tower which certainly adds to the scenery
Asking: €1,950,000
Negotiator: Vinnie Finnegan
