Milroy Cottage
Rockfort Avenue
Dalkey
Co Dublin
A96 P489

Milroy Cottage is a stunning Regency Villa of immense charm and character. Located on Rockfort Avenue, between Coliemore and Sorrento Road, one of Dalkey’s most sought after addresses. With sea views and situated a mere five minutes’ walk from the picturesque Heritage Town of Dalkey, it is hard to imagine a more desirable location.
Set back off the road the property offers such seclusion, and privacy that it could easily go unnoticed. Milroy boasts tasteful, beautifully appointed accommodation. Approached via granite steps with decorative cast iron hand railings that leads into a bright, spacious hallway with a large picture window overlooking the garden and enjoying views towards Howth. To the left-hand side there is a beautifully appointed dual aspect drawing room and dining room with feature marble fireplaces, bay windows, original shutters, and sea views. To the right-hand side there is a spacious family room with a large bay window overlooking the front garden, original shutters, and a feature fireplace. To the back there is a spacious kitchen which leads out to a balcony overlooking the garden and enjoying sea views towards Howth.
Downstairs there is a generously proportioned principal bedroom with doors leading out to a private south west facing patio, this room is further complemented by ample wardrobe space and en-suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms two of which are ensuite and one situated to the front of the property with its own entrance to the front making it an ideal home office. A spacious family bathroom and utility completes the accommodation at this level.
The wonderfully private and secluded gardens are as impressive as the house itself, beautifully landscaped and well stocked with flower beds, mature hedges, and trees. To the rear of the property there is access onto Meaney avenue where one could explore the options of further development subject to planning. The private gravelled forecourt to the front provides excellent off-street car parking.
The location needs little introduction just a gentle stroll form both Coliemore Harbour and Dalkey’s main street with its myriad of excellent amenities. The area is exceptionally well serviced with transport links including DART, bus routes, the Aircoach, not to mention excellent junior and senior schools closeby. Locally one can enjoy the local sea swimming, canoeing and the yacht clubs in Dun Laoghaire.

Outside: The gardens are beautifully landscaped. To the front there is a gravelled forecourt with excellent off-street parking. There are well stocked flower beds with attractive box hedges. Granite steps lead to the front door. To the rear of the property there is a balcony which enjoys sea views over towards Howth. At the lower level there is an exceptionally private 40 meter rear garden with a lawned area and patio areas which are bound by mature hedges and further complimented by herbaceous borders. At the end of the garden there is access to Meany Avenue. There is an outdoor utility room and an outdoor storage to the rear of the house.

Special Features:
• Off street parking to the front for approx. four cars
• Period features throughout
• Private garden with rear access.
• Sea views to include the kisch lighthouse and Howth
• Convenient location with scenic walks.

Services: G.F.C.H, broadband, alarm, TV points.

Entrance Hall  bright and spacious entrance hall with feature door and fanlight window above, picture window to the rear overlooking the garden and enjoying sea views.
Drawing room  beautifully appointed drawing room with bay window with original shutters, feature marble fireplace with granite inset, double doors lead through to the interconnecting dining room.
Dining Room  situated to the rear of the property with feature marble fireplace with decorative tiled inset, bay window with sea views and original shutters.
Family Room  situated to the front of the property with feature fireplace, alcove bookshelves and a bay window with original shutters and a built-in window seat.
Kitchen/Dining  situated to the rear of the property with a selection of fitted wall and floor units, stainless steel sink unit, tiled splashback, integrated cooker, hob, and fridge freezer. Double doors lead out to the balcony where one can enjoy an outlook over the rear garden and the views towards Howth.
Principal Bedroom  bright and spacious double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, and bay window with double doors leading out to a private patio area.
Ensuite  with w.c, wash hand basin and shower cubicle with overhead shower.
Bedroom 2/Office  generous room to the front with bay window and double doors out to a terraced area with steps up to the front garden.
Bedroom 3  spacious double to the rear of the property.
Bedroom 4  generous double to the rear of the property with laminate wood flooring and a door opening out to the garden. Walk-in wardrobe.
Family Bathroom  spacious family bathroom with bath, w.c and sink unit. There is a separate shower room off this. Also located here is a cloakroom for coats and suitcases.
Utility Room  plumbed for washing machine and dryer and fitted with shelving.

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.