Windshear, an excellent choice for those looking to downsize or seeking a secure 'pied-à-terre'. Constructed in 1995, this spacious and luminous detached three-bedroom residence spans approximately 175.8 sqm/1892 sqft and possesses exceptional charm in a prestigious and highly desired location set back off Avoca Avenue. Designed by Neil Burke Kennedy, the property incorporates a range of distinctive and endearing features, such as Kusari-toi drains, floor-to-ceiling windows, and 150-year-old repurposed original timber exposed beams from a military barracks in Beggars Bush, which was inspected by Florence Nightingale.
The property is laid out across two levels with a wonderful balance of living and sleeping accommodation. Beyond the front door lies and impressive entrance foyer with feature staircase. Off to the right of the foyer follows an open plan luxury white bespoke designer kitchen/breakfast room with a substantial kitchen island ideal for entertaining and a comprehensive range of cabinetry designed to create a seamless, clutter free esthetic by incorporating and housing all appliances behind closed doors. Extending on from the kitchen lies a guest bedroom and large dining area flooded with natural light and overlooking a cladded ivy secluded patio. To the right of the foyer follows a recently renovated second double bedroom, large family bathroom and utility room. Ascending the stairs to the first floor lies a bright open landing saturated with natural light, featuring high ceilings, seven Velux windows, exposed repurposed beams, reading nook, study area, open living room with enclosed gas fire place at the heart of the room and large bay like window overlooking the front drive. The main bedroom comprises a large walk in wardrobe en-suite and bay like window.
Outside, the property is approached through large double gates with a sand coloured composite patio style entrance driveway offering the perfect space for entertaining and dining outdoors, parking for up to two cars, a fast charge electric car charging point and a raised suntrap seating section with mature planting. To the rear of the property is a small private south facing cobble locked patio suitable for barbequing with cladded ivy and a raised flower bed.
The location is highly sought after, being situated on a desirable and well-established road within walking distance of Stillorgan and Blackrock villages and the many amenities of the coastline. It is also close to some of South County Dublin's most well-respected schools and colleges including Loreto Foxrock, Newpark Comprehensive School, CBC Monkstown, Blackrock College, St. Andrews, Hollypark and Lycée Franésais d 'Irlande, UCD and The Smurfit Business School to name just a few. Blackrock offers a super quality of life for all. Surrounded by parklands, sea views, walking trails, swimming spots, cycle lanes and excellent transportation links being positioned a short stroll from the QBC on the Frascati Road and approximately an 20 minute walk to Blackrock DART station. This location also offers swift access to universities, hospitals, Sandyford Business Park, Dundrum, Dublin City and the M50. There are a range of amenities close by including several tennis clubs, golf clubs, yacht clubs and marine facilities at Dun Laoghaire Harbour. Blackrock village, Monkstown, Foxrock, Deansgrange, Stillorgan and Cornelscourt also offer a wide variety of choice in relation to supermarkets, cafes, restaurants boutiques and more.
FEATURES
- 3 BED DETACHED HOUSE
- 175.8 SQM/ 1892 SQFT
- BUILT 1995
- NEIL BURKE KENNEDY ARCITECTURAL DESIGN
- DINING ROOM EXTENSION 2015
- EXPOSED BEAMS
- HiGH SPEED FIBRE BROADBAND
- MONITORED BURGLAR ALARM
- BER C1
- GFCH
- DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS THROUGHOUT
- FAST CHARGE ELECTRIC CHARGING POINT
- OFF STREET PARKING
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE FOYER
Porcelain tile flooring, monitored burglar alarm, feature stair case, cast iron chandelier and radiator.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
(7.43m x 6.43m) porcelain tile flooring, recessed lighting, exposed truss beam, comprehensive range of wall and under counter storage units, kitchen island with breakfast bar, Cuisinemaster Leisure gas cooker with double oven and grill, extractor fan, Gorenje microwave, Beko fridge freezer, Bosch dishwasher, stainless steel sink, radiator and electrical points.
DINING ROOM
Porcelain tile flooring, three Velux windows, radiator, electrical points and sliding door to rear back yard.
BEDROOM 2
(4.48m x 3.15m) carpet flooring, two built in wardrobes with built in vanity area and drawers, fitted blind, curtains, radiator and electrical points.
BEDROOM 3
(3.88m x 3.65m) timber flooring, three built in wardrobes, radiator, fitted blind and electrical points.
MAIN BATHROOM
(3.19m x 2.79m) porcelain tile flooring and part tile walls, bath with shower attachment, W.C., W.H.B., radiator and large wall mounted mirror.
UTILITY ROOM
Tile flooring, fitted storage, hot-press and Bosch fridge freezer, Beko dryer, Whirlpool washing machine, Worcester condenser boiler and electrical points.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING/STUDY
Hardwood flooring, spot lighting, seven Velux windows, repurposed original timber exposed beam, radiator and electrical points.
LIVING ROOM
(7.43m x 6.43m) hardwood flooring, spot lighting, enclosed gas fireplace, bay style feature window, radiator, tv and electrical points.
MAIN BEDROOM
(5.13m x 4.43m) timber flooring, recessed lighting, large wall mounted mirror, fitted blind, walk in wardrobe with four fitted wardrobes, bay style feature window, radiator, electrical points and door to
EN-SUITE
(2.24m x 1.62m) part tiled walls and flooring, recessed lighting, bath with shower attachment, W.C., W.H.B., and wall mounted mirror.
BER: C1
