Sandycove House, Sandycove Road Sandycove, Sandycove, Co. Dublin, A96EK03

Nestled in a picturesque enclave just off Sandycove Road, Sandycove House stands as a testament to Victorian elegance and timeless charm. This semi-detached two-storey over garden level family period residence offers a truly unique living experience, combining period features with modern comforts. Situated within a leisurely stroll of Sandycove Point, the iconic Forty Foot, Glasthule Village and Dalkey Town, this home presents a rare opportunity to embrace coastal living at its very finest. As you approach Sandycove House, you are greeted by pillared vehicular gated access, leading to a gravelled off-street parking area with ample space for multiple cars comfortably. Beyond the entrance lies a private oasis, adorned with lush lawns and bordered by mature shrubbery and a selection of mature trees, creating a serene and tranquil setting. A wide side access leads through to the sunny south-facing rear garden which is a particular feature of this superb property, offering a perfect spot for play, relaxation and al fresco dining. The garden is thoughtfully landscaped with a combination of patio, lawn bordered by granite walls and complemented by an array of mature trees, shrubs, and planting. The overall site area extends to approximately 0.18 hectares (0.45 acres), providing ample space for outdoor enjoyment and offers vast potential for further development subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission. There is also a very useful garden store or garage workshop neatly tucked away to the side. Stepping inside, Sandycove House welcomes you with gracious room proportions and a sense of grandeur indicative of its Victorian heritage. While the property has been well maintained, there is plenty of opportunity for a discerning buyer to impart their personal touch and modernise the generous reception areas and bedroom accommodation. The drawing room and main bedroom are particularly fine examples of this period era and enjoy large feature sliding sash windows and excellent ceiling detailing. The location of this home is second to none making it the perfect location for those looking to establish themselves on one of Dublin’s most desirable and sought after addresses with easy access to the DART and regular bus services. Within walking distance are the villages of Sandycove, Glasthule and Dalkey Town Centre boasting a wealth of amenities including top class restaurants, bistros, shops and boutiques together with friendly pubs, tennis clubs, golf clubs, rugby, football and GAA clubs. Some of Dublin’s most highly regarded primary and secondary schools are located within easy reach. The tranquil, scenic walks by the seafront and over Killiney/Dalkey hills are particularly popular and a cycle track now also connects Sandycove Harbour with Blackrock Town Centre. Historical heritage surrounds the wider Sandycove area including Martello Tower at Sandycove Point which featured in James Joyce’s Ulysses and the medieval Dalkey Castle. Close by are the People’s Park with a famous Sunday Farmers market and the wonderful suburbs of Dalkey and Glasthule with its famed seafront as well as Dun Laoghaire Harbour and piers, mean that the convenience and desirability of the area cannot be overstated. The four yacht clubs and extensive marina at Dun Laoghaire will be of major interest to the marine and sailing enthusiast. Porched Entrance with quarry tiled floor and opens into the Reception Hall (3.80m x 1.70m )L-shaped with coving, arch to inner hall, picture rail, dado rail, understairs storage Inner Hall (5.50m x 1.90m ) Drawing Room (5.60m x 5.35m )with very fine window looking out front with shutters intact, attractive period marble fireplace with marble inset, slate hearth, ornate ceiling coving, centre rose and double folding and multi-paned doors opening through to the Dining Room (4.90m x 3.75m )with coving, ceiling rose, sliding sash window looking front with shutters intact and leads back out to the rear of the reception hall Inner Hall (3.20m x 3.10m ) Guest W.C. (2.70m x 1.70m )with pedestal wash hand basin Living Room (7.60m x 3.55m )with ceiling coving, recessed lighting, fitted book shelving, open fire with stone hearth and further fitted shelving Kitchen/Breakfast Room (5.30m x 3.60m )with folding glazed doors opening in, is fitted with a range of cream Shaker style units with tiled floor, integrated Bosch dishwasher, one and a half bowl sink unit set into granite worktop, window looking rear, Hotpoint four ring electric hob with extractor over, Neff double oven, pull out pantry unit, space for fridge/freezer, feature cathedral effect skylight, double folding French doors opening out to the rear and door to Utility Room (3.40m x 2.00m )with plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, tiled floor and door out to the side First Floor Landing with shelved hot press with dual immersion unit and timer and stairs up to main bedroom Bedroom 1/Home Office (4.15m x 3.40m )double bedroom with dual aspect windows Bathroom (3.00m x 1.70m )with cast iron bath with fitted power shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, w.c., tiled floor and chrome heated towel rail Bedroom 2 (4.90m x 3.85m )double bedroom with built in wardrobes, sliding sash window facing front and ceiling coving Master Bedroom (7.60m x 5.30m )with very high ceiling, dual aspect, multi-paned sliding sash windows with shutters intact, ceiling coving and a range of built in wardrobes Second Floor Landing with skylight to the roof Bedroom 4 (5.20m x 3.70m )with built in wardrobes window facing front and ceiling coving Shower Room (2.70m x 1.80m )with step in tiled shower, pedestal wash hand basin, w.c., tiled floor, heated chrome towel rail, linen cupboard and hot press Bedroom 5 (4.25m x 3.60m )with built in wardrobes, corner window and hatch to attic space Pillared entrance gates open into the private front garden with gravelled off street parking for numerous cars with the house well set back from the main road. There is a very fine south facing sunny garden that is laid out in patio with a generous lawn, which is well walled, not overlooked and the entire site extends to approx. 0.45 acre. It's bordered by mature shrubbery, planting, herbaceous borders and trees, there is also a very good garden store that houses the oil fired central heating boiler. The rear garden measure approximately 51.7m (170ft) in length.