Io House
Torca Road
Dalkey
Co Dublin
A96 KE55

IO house is a stunning contemporary split-level in design house positioned in one of Dublin’s most coveted coastal locations. Designed by Boyd Cody architect and positioned on the southerly slopes of Killiney & Dalkey Hill enjoying the utmost in privacy, security and panoramic sea views.

The floor area extends to 274 sq m approx. and incorporates at lower garden level, entrance hall, bedroom 4 (ensuite), laundry room, studio or bedroom 5, (this area is plumbed for ensuite).

Overhead the open plan living, dining, kitchen area with polished concrete floors in the kitchen and engineered parquet flooring in the dining and living all with floor to ceiling glass windows on both sides provides wonderfully bright spacious accommodation and enjoys views out over the coast and back over the gardens. A neat tv room or snug sits off the northerly end of the room with a concealed pantry area to the west.

The bedroom room wing is to the rear of the property – the two kids room with bespoke fitted bed units from Design Craft in Loughlinstown share a superb bathroom/wet room. The main bedroom at the far end of the property is wonderfully spacious with generous floor to ceiling storage and wardrobes again opens out onto the mature gardens. This room also enjoys the conveniences of a full bathroom ensuite.

The property offers the utmost in modern technology and efficiency with an Air to water heating system and heat recovery ventilation system, thermal panels and underfloor heating.
The biodiversity gardens, beautifully designed by the owners in conjunction with Mary Reynolds are overflowing with life and have an abundance of different plant species attracting many forms of wildlife and provide food and habitat to native pollinators.

The location needs little introduction nicely tucked away high above Dalkey town with its myriad of excellent amenities, Killiney & Dalkey Hill directly behind offers superb walks and White Rock beach for swimming is accessed down the Cats Ladder onto Vico Road.

Special Features:
• Contemporary Split-level Residence
• Vast walls of glass frame providing dramatic views of Killiney Bay
• Biodiverse gardens – rich in flora and native plant species
• A3 Energy Rating
Thermal panels to heat water
• Herb and flower green roof
• My energy zappy car charger
• Monitored Alarm System
• Pedestrian access onto Killiney Hill

Open plan living room/dining kitchen  with concrete & and engineered parquet floors and walls and floor to ceiling windows on both sides to provide coastal views over Killiney Bay to Bray Head and back out over the wonderfully private west facing rear garden. There is a door at the southerly end which opens onto a paved patio area which could easily be developed. The bespoke oak fitted kitchen with large Island unit and Miller Brother Silestone Quartz countertop is to the northerly end of this space and is equipped with all the modern appliances to include integrated fridge, Smeg double oven, Smeg five ring gas hob and Bosch dishwasher.
Pantry  walk in pantry cupboard with an abundance of storage
T.V. Room  tucked away beyond the kitchen in cosy corner made even more so with the wood burning stove, bespoke bookshelves and t.v. unit, all over an attractive parquet floor.
Linen cupboard  
Bathroom  part tiled with bath, shower area with rainwater shower head, chrome heated towel rail, w.c. and wash hand basin.
Bedroom 3  again, with concrete floor, bespoke fitted wardrobes and bed from Design Craft Loughlinstown. Sliding door to garden
Bedroom 2  again, with concrete floor, fitted wardrobes and sliding door to garden.
Main Bedroom  exceptionally spacious with floor to ceiling picture windows overlooking the private garden. Excellent floor to ceiling wardrobe storage. Parquet flooring.
Ensuite  part tiled with bath, shower area with rainwater shower head, chrome heated towel rail, w.c. and wash hand basin and vanity unit. Recessed lighting.
Lower Garden Level  
Entrance Hall  with concrete floors and recessed lighting and understairs storage
Bedroom 4  with oak timber floors, attractive outlook over the granite outcrop outside
Studio/Bedroom 5  industrial in approach with concrete walls and floors currently used as a studio but has plumbing in place to facilitate an ensuite bathroom
Laundry/Boot Room  exceptionally spacious and wonderfully useful laundry room with excellent storage
First floor Level  

BER: A3
BER Number: 113711337
Energy Performance Indicator: 50.96 kWh/m²/yr

Dalkey is a charming suburb and seaside resort, famous for its award winning Pubs and Restaurants. Dalkey's main street, Castle Street, has a 10th Century church and two 14th Century Norman castles, one of which houses The Heritage Centre. Dalkey Hill offers spectacular views over Dublin City, Dublin Bay and the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains. Boats are available to hire at Bulloch Harbour, and The Quarry is a very popular rock climbing and abseiling venue. The neighbouring Killiney Hill is also a popular leisure facility for those in the locality.