Somerton House, Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin

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1 Somerton House, Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin

3 For Sale by Private Treaty Hunters Estate Agents are pleased to present this stunning Georgian home to the market. This is an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a unique character property extending to 289 sq m (3,110 sq ft) in this prime family location. Throughout, the reception areas of the property benefit from grand proportions while the cosy accommodation is on an altogether more human scale making for an eminently liveable property. Originally part of a larger house(along with its neighbour Somerton Lodge) built in the mid 18th Century with later additions made to the property during the Regency and Victorian eras, the house bears all the hallmarks of the grand country retreat it once was. Said to have been built c.1760 by John Mapas and originally situated on lands extending to 37 acres the house has had a fascinating collection of former occupants. One of it s most well know owners was the state architect Raymond McGrath who was responsible for building and restoring many of Dublin s landmarks. During his period of ownership, McGrath (an experienced conservation architect for the period) oversaw the conversion of the house into the two separate properties we see today. Upon entering the property one s attention is immediately drawn to the grand double width staircase rising to the 1st floor which leads to the palatial dual aspect drawing room with its ornate plaster work and grand George III fireplace. Also on the first floor there are two lovely double bedrooms with romantic pitched eaves and a large family bathroom. Returning to the entrance level one finds a further two bedrooms with the larger ensuite. Passing down the hall, after the boot room/cloakroom, one comes to a cosy light filled family sitting room with large windows set in a curved bay. The modern and well equipped kitchen offers all the conveniences of the 21st century and provides for ample space for dining, enabling stress free modern living. There was once a connection through to the mews from the kitchen which could easily be reopened. The mews oozes character and charm and has it s own independent access from the road. It gives the purchaser the option to keep it as a separate entity or incorporate it into the main house once more. The mews could serve a variety of uses, including a home office, separate au-pair living quarters or granny flat. Deansgrange and Cabinteely villages. There is an excellent range of shopping close by with a Lidl and Supervalu at Deansgrange, Killiney Shopping Centre within walking distance and Dunnes Stores Cornelscourt close by. There are also excellent schools in the area including Rathdown, St Joseph of Cluny, CBC Monkstown, Castlepark and Loreto Dalkey to name but a few. For those with a love of the outdoors Kilbogget Park and Killiney Hill Park provide excellent spaces to stretch the legs. Somerton House is served by excellent bus links and the DART stations at Sandycove and Glenageary are only a few minutes drive away. SPECIAL FEATURES Presented in excellent order throughout Rooms of generous proportions Main house extending to 224 sqm/2,411 sq ft. Mews extending to 65sqm / 700sq ft Oil fired central heating (Gas fired central heating in Mews) New boiler (3 years old) Sash windows with fully restored working shutters Superb fitted kitchen Original doors to a number of rooms Wall thickness 0.55 metres Ornate plasterwork Feature fireplace dating c Versatile self contained mews adjacent which could be easily reincorporated into main house. Off street parking for multiple cars Mature secluded gardens including SE facing rear garden»» To include fitted curtains, carpets, light fittings and kitchen appliances as listed Somerton is located in a private enclave just off Rochestown Avenue close to all amenities. Somerton House is equidistant from Killiney, Dun Laoghaire,

4 ACCOMMODATION MAIN HOUSE ENTRANCE PORCH 1.63m(5 4 ) x 1.60m(5 3 ) Tiled floor. ENTRANCE HALL 8.80m(28 10 ) x 3.00m(9 10 ) Majestic staircase to first floor reception room. Attractive ceiling coving and wall light fittings. Tiled floor. BOOT ROOM / STUDY 3.00m(9 10 ) x 1.50m(4 11 ) Ceramic tiled floor, under stairs storage. Floor to ceiling cloakroom/ cupboards. GUEST W.C. 1.46m(4 9 ) x 1.00m(3 3 ) White suite incorporating wash hand basin and w.c., tiled floor and hand painted wainscoting. FAMILY ROOM 5.80m(19 0 ) x 5.00m(16 5 ) Decorative coving and dado rail. Picture bay windows overlooking the gardens. Re-salvaged, stripped and polished wide plank floor boards. Door to:- KITCHEN 5.40m(17 9 ) x 4.42m(14 6 ) Superb range of fitted units incorporating illuminated granite worktop areas with granite splash-back and tiled surround and Franke stainless steel sink unit and Insinkerator. Quality appliances incorporating a builtin Siemens double oven, Neff four ring hob, Elica stainless steel extractor fan, integrated Zanussi fridge/freezer and dishwasher and Neff washing machine. Hand crafted dresser unit with Beech top. Feature alcove and ceiling coving. Ceramic tiled floor. Potential opening through to the Mews livingroom. Door to patio and garden. BEDROOM m(14 10 ) x 2.24m(7 4 ) (And 1.79m x 2.54m) Double room with feature picture rail and dado rail. Stripped and polished timber floors. ENSUITE 1.68m(5 6 ) x 1.90m(6 3 ) White suite incorporating a shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, wall mirror and w.c. BEDROOM m(13 3 ) x 3.50m(11 6 ) Double room with feature picture rail. Windows overlooking the gardens. STAIRCASE TO FIRST FLOOR 1.55m wide. LANDING 6.64m(21 9 ) x 2.94m(9 8 ) Access to attic. WALK-IN HOT PRESS 1.34m(4 5 ) x 1.32m(4 4 ) Shelved for storage of linen. Lagged cylinders with dual immersion and timers. DRAWING ROOM 9.40m(30 10 ) x 5.86m(19 3 ) (Ceiling height extending to 4.35m.) Majestic ornate fireplace with marble detail, dating from c with tiled inset and brass surround. Original hand moulded ceiling coving and feature centre rose. Dual aspect picture Regency windows with working shutters and decorative canopied balcony. BEDROOM m(14 1 ) x 4.20m(13 9 ) Double bedroom with range of wall to wall fitted wardrobes. Recessed book shelf unit. Feature picture rail and working shutters. Access to attic area. Potential to re-open fireplace. BEDROOM m(12 6 ) x 4.16m(13 8 ) Double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and working window shutters. Potential to re-open fireplace. BATHROOM White suite incorporating bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, illuminated wall mirror, heated towel rail and w.c. Hand painted wainscoting and recessed lighting. Tiled floor. GARDENS 20.60m(67 7 ) x 9.00m(29 6 ) To the front the property is approached by a gravel driveway with an abundance of off-street car parking and bordered by mature high hedging affording immense privacy. A lovely lawn area, enjoying a westerly orientation is ideal for summer barbecues and al fresco dining. The rear garden, extending to 68ft x 30ft, is laid out with a generous patio area and lawn bordered by mature high hedges, herbaceous borders, shrubs and raised flowering beds. There is a door leading to the mews and its garden area.

MEWS Mews measuring 64.5 sqm./ 693 sq ft ENTRANCE PORCH 1.41m(4 8 ) x 1.51m(4 11 ) Bright entrance porch with built-in storage and cupboards. KITCHEN 5.00m(16 5 ) x 2.

6 MEWS Mews measuring 64.5 sqm./ 693 sq ft ENTRANCE PORCH 1.41m(4 8 ) x 1.51m(4 11 ) Bright entrance porch with built-in storage and cupboards. KITCHEN 5.00m(16 5 ) x 2.43m(8 0 ) Fully fitted kitchen (installed approximately 2 years ago) with stainless steel sink unit, Beaumatic oven and hob, integrated fridge. Quarry tiled flooring and part wood panelled walls. Spiral staircase to landing. LIVING ROOM 4.71m(15 5 ) x 4.33m(14 2 ) Generous size dual aspect living room with feature brick fireplace and solid pine flooring. Part wood panelled walls. Potential to reinstate access to kitchen of main house. LANDING AREA 2.41m(7 11 ) x 2.23m(7 4 ) Solid varnished wood flooring and feature ceiling. BATHROOM 2.19m(7 2 ) x 2.37m(7 9 ) Ivory suite incorporating pedestal wash hand basin, bath with shower mixer and w.c. Part tiled walls with wood panelling. BEDROOM 4.13m(13 7 ) x 4.66m(15 3 ) Large double bedroom, generous floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes, carpet. Three Velux sky-lights with fitted blackout blinds. OUTSIDE Private, fully paved high walled courtyard, ideal for al fresco dining, with street access. Raised flower beds. Oil tank and access to boiler house and utility area. BOILER HOUSE 2.45m(8 0 ) x 3.70m(12 2 ) Recently re-roofed, housing the oil fired boiler (replaced three years ago) to service main house. Washing machine, tumble dryer, chest freezer and ample storage space.

DIRECTIONS From Killiney shopping centre driving towards Blackrock, pass the Texaco petrol station on your left hand side. Take the next turn right before you reach the traffic lights into Somerton.

Pass the National Rehabilitation Hospital on your right hand side, then take the second turn left into Somerton.

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Dublin 2 Brighton Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18 St Martin s House, Waterloo Road, Dublin 4 PSRA Licence no: 001631 Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained

8 DIRECTIONS From Killiney shopping centre driving towards Blackrock, pass the Texaco petrol station on your left hand side. Take the next turn right before you reach the traffic lights into Somerton. Alternatively from Deansgrange travelling towards Dun Laoghaire, turn right at Bakers Corner onto Rochestown Avenue. Pass the National Rehabilitation Hospital on your right hand side, then take the second turn left into Somerton. BER Details: BER Exempt VIEWING This property is viewing strictly by appointment only through the sole selling agents. Please contact Hunters Estate Agents on ground floor plan Not to scale. For identification purposes only. Web: huntersestateagent.ie FIRST floor plan Not to scale. For identification purposes only. T E info@huntersestateagent.ie W 4 Castle Street, Dalkey, Co. Dublin 2 Brighton Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18 St Martin s House, Waterloo Road, Dublin 4 PSRA Licence no: Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows, rooms and any other items are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or mis-statement. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. The services, systems and appliances shown have not been tested and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. Made with Metropix Terms and Conditions These particulars do not form any part of any contract and are for guidance only. Maps and plans are not to scale and measurements are approximate. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of details given to them either verbally or as part of this brochure. Such information is given in good faith and is believed to be correct, however, the developers or their agents shall not be held liable for inaccuracies.

6 Kelston Drive, Foxrock, Dublin 18.

6 Kelston Drive, Foxrock, Dublin 18. www.huntersestateagent.ie For Sale by Private Treaty Hunters Estate Agent is delighted to bring to the market this superbly presented bright and spacious three bedroom