12 Summerhill Road
Dun Laoghaire
Co Dublin
A96 KT67

12 Summerhill Road is a most handsome, double fronted period home that has been painstakingly restored to it’s former glory, combining all the grace and charm of a bygone era with the conveniences required for modern day living. Many of the period features indicative of the Victorian era remain intact to include sash windows with working shutters, ceiling coving, ornate cornice work and ceiling roses. The accommodation which extends to approximately 358 m² / 3,853 sq ft is arranged over three floors, providing elegantly proportioned rooms, many of which enjoy a dual aspect affording natural light to permeate throughout the property. Presented in impeccable decorative condition throughout and boasting a B3 energy rating, this is undoubtedly a home that caters for the growing family’s needs or indeed for those discerning purchasers seeking a home with income / home with office accommodation.
A flight of granite steps framed by wrought iron railings ascend to the front door which opens into a most welcoming entrance hall with polished marble floor and intricate ceiling cornicing, setting the overall tone for what lies ahead. To the left of the entrance hall are the interconnecting formal reception rooms with 12” high ceilings and matching feature marble fireplaces ideal for entertaining on a grand scale. To the right of the hallway is the kitchen breakfast room which interconnects with the dining room. The kitchen is fitted with white timber wall and floor mounted units, black granite countertops, Neff integrated appliances, the triangular shaped centre island is complete with a dishwasher and wine cooler. French doors lead out on to a decked terraced area providing a wonderful oasis to enjoy morning coffee whilst appreciating the wonderful sea views. The tri aspect dining room overlooks the front of the property and has a feature marble fireplace and solid wood floor. There is a guest wc located on the raised ground floor return.
Upstairs, there are four generous sized double bedrooms all with the benefit of built-in wardrobes. Three of the bedrooms have the advantage of having ensuite shower rooms. The bedrooms located to the rear of the property enjoy magnificent sea views that sweep across Dublin Bay over to Howth Head and to Killiney Hill. Located on the first floor return is a luxuriously appointed family bathroom.
The garden level comprising of four large rooms, a laundry room and guest wc can be accessed independently from the main house and offers an incoming purchaser a variety of possible uses to include additional living accommodation or perhaps for home with income purposes or annexe accommodation for a relative.
Outside:
The front garden is approached via an electric with gravelled driveway providing excellent off street parking for several cars. In addition, there is a pedestrian gate with path bordered by an attractive bed filled with aromatic lavender which leads to the flight of granite steps ascending to the front door. The gardens are laid out in a formal style with well stocked with mature tree and shrub borders.
To the rear of the property is a low maintenance paved courtyard style garden with well-stocked raised beds. A pedestrian gate give access to the laneway at the rear of the property. A staircase with wrought iron balustrades leads to a raised terraced area.
Summerhill Road is conveniently located within a stones throw of Glasthule village where an array of cafés, delicatessens and specialist shops are to be found. For a wider choice of shopping facilities Dun Laoghaire town centre is also nearby. The seafront which offers an extensive range of maritime activities and the People’s Park are both within a short stroll. Some of South County Dublin’s premiere schools are either a short drive away or can be reached via the DART with Sandycove/Glasthule DART Station just across the road.

Extensively renovated period property
B3 energy rating
Period features to include sash windows with working shutters, ornate cornicing, 12” high ceilings
Solar Panels
Alarm
Security intercom
GFCH
Landscaped gardens
Junkers flooring throughout the garden level
Electric Gate
Pedestrian rear access
Prestigious location minutes from the sea & Glasthule village

Garden Level  
Entrance Hall  under the steps storage area. Junkers timber floor. Under stairs storage cupboard. Door to rear garden.
Bedroom 5 4.08m x 3.87m overlooking the front of the property. Junkers timber floor.
Bedroom 6 3.89m x 3.87m overlooking the rear of the property for. Junkers timber floor.
Laundry Room  fitted shelving, Junkers timber floor.
Guest WC  pedestal wash hand basin, wc, fitted storage unit with shelf and hanging space, sash window, polished marble floor.
Door to Garden  
Study 4.08m x 6.73m twin sash windows overlooking the front of the property. Junkers timber floor. Archway to:
Family Room 5.47m x 5.42m dual aspect, Junkers timber floor.
Raised Ground Floor  
Entrance Hallway  Polished marble tiled floor, dado rail, ornate cornicing, Centre ceiling rose. Door to:
Drawing Room 4.32m x 3.87m Dado rail, ceiling coving ceiling rose, sash window with working shutters. Feature white marble fireplace with a grey vein, slate inset and hearth complete with brass trim and gas coal effect fire. Archway to:
Living Room 5.35m x 3.87m ceiling coving, ceiling rose, dado rail, matching feature white with grey vein marble fireplace with slate inset and hearth, gas coal effect fire, sash window with working shutter overlooking the rear garden.
Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 5.35m x 5.44m Dual aspect, sash window with working shutters. Extensive range of white timber floor and wall mounted units with black granite countertops, integrated Neff double electric oven, Neff six ring gas hob, stainless steel splashback, stainless steel Neff extractor hood over, Neff integrated fridge freezer. Triangular shaped centre island with black granite countertop inset with a 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit, Bosch dishwasher, wine fridge. Pull out larder cupboard, cupboard housing Worcester gas fired central heating boiler, polished marble floor. French doors opening out onto decked terrace.
Dining Room 4.32m x 6.74m dual aspect, sash windows with working shutters, ceiling coving, to ceiling roses, timber floor, feature white marble fireplace with slate inset and hearth finished with a brass trim.
Raised Ground Floor Return  
First Floor Return  attractive period archway leading to:
Bathroom  fully tiled walls and heated tiled floor, step in bath with large inset vanity mirror and porthole window, WC, pedestal wash handbasin with vanity cabinet and mirror over, heated towel rail, sash window with working shutters.
First Floor  
Landing  large hot press with mirrored doors.
Bedroom 1 4.32m x 6.74m Dual aspect, sash windows with working shutters, double built-in wardrobes with mirrored panelled doors ceiling coving. Door to:
Ensuite Shower Room  tiled, WC, pedestal wash handbasin with mirrored vanity cabinet and light over, step-in double shower unit with glass door and rain head shower.
Bedroom 2 5.35m x 4.89m Dual aspect, sash windows with stunning views sweeping across Dublin Bay and over to Killiney Hill. Ceiling coving, double built in wardrobes with mirrored panelled doors. Door to:
Bedroom 3 5.35m x 3.87m sash window with working shutters, stunning views over Dublin Bay towards Howth Island. Built-in wardrobes with mirrored panelled doors. Door to:
Bedroom 4 4.32m x 3.87m ceiling coving, double built-in wardrobes with mirrored panelled doors, sash window with working shutters.
Outside  Electric gates open into the front garden with gravelled drive providing excellent off street parking for several cars. In addition, there is a pedestrian gate with a pathway bordered by an attractive bed, filled with aromatic lavender which leads to the flight of granite steps ascending to the front door. The gardens are laid out in a formal style with well stocked with mature tree and shrub borders.

BER: B3
BER Number: 109610220
Energy Performance Indicator: 145.14

Dún Laoghaire is a charming seaside town, about 12 km (7.5 miles) south of Dublin's City Centre. The harbour, one of the largest in the country, is notable for its two attractive granite piers. The East Pier and the promenade is particularly popular with walkers. Dún Laoghaire is home to a host of amenities, including a large multiplex cinema, two shopping centres, The People's Park, and countless shops and businesses. Locals are walking distance from the famous '40ft' swimming area, Monkstown Village and Glasthule Village. The area is a central hub for public transport, serving as a bus terminus, and it is easily accessible via Salthill, Dún Laoghaire and Sandycove DART stations.