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Coolvally
Abingdon Park
Shanganagh Road
Old Shankill
Dublin 18
D18 K1W3
Description
Outside:
Approached via electric entrance gates, which open to reveal the graciously landscaped gardens which are truly something special to behold, in excess of an acre. Boasting a highly desirable south west facing orientation, with sweeping lawns, the periphery is bordered by mature hedging and trees, offering utter privacy and seclusion. To one side, a smaller lawn offers the perfect space for a grass tennis court. Designed in 1939 by renowned horticulturalist Humphrey Watson who was the first owner, the gardens contain a collection of specimen trees including Edwardzia, Myrtle, Cuban Laurel, Irish Oak, Weeping Willow, Laburnum, Magnolia, Stellata, Forsythia, Cordelina Australis and varieties of Cypress, Fir and Cedar. There is a patio area to the front of the property, an ideal space for al fresco dining in the Summer months and there’s ample space for garden parties. There are two garages as well as a detached studio, measuring approx. 6m x 4.20m, offer further versatile space which could be put to a multitude of uses including a home office, hobby room, home gym, yoga or art studio.
The location is excellent, just 15 minutes’ walk from the vibrant village of Shankill offering a selection of local shops and supermarkets, including Lidl and Tesco Express, alongside cafes and eateries including Bradys gastro pub. There is also a selection of highly regarded primary and secondary schools in the vicinity including St. Anne’s National School, Rathmichael Parish School and Scoil Mhuire, Woodbrook College, St. Gerard’s, John Scottus and there’s easy access to a host of other secondary schools via the Dart. The beach at Shankill is within walking distance and nearby Shanganagh Park offers many walks, pleasure, recreational and sporting facilities. The DART is within 10 minutes’ walk of the property and a number of bus routes pass through the village, including the aircoach to Dublin airport. The N11, M50 and the LUAS are all within minutes of the property offering seamless access to the city centre.
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Features
Superbly located
Unique detached property
Exceptionally private gardens of over 1 acre.
South west facing
Electric entrance gates
Spacious accommodation of approx 225 sq m / 2,400 sq ft
Refurbished and upgraded
Additional insulation
New kitchen
Double glazing
Feature high ceilings
Parquet and genuine terrazzo flooring
Stira stairs to floored attic
Two garages
Detached studio
Close to all amenities, including Shankill village and Shankill Dart station with 10 minute walk
Rooms
Hallway: Solid wood flooring with handpainted design, ceiling coving, understairs cloaks storage. Door right to:
Study: Versatile reception room, currently in use as study, window overlooking rear courtyard garden. Door to:
Utility Room: Original Terrazzo flooring, wall and floor units, wall mounted oven and grill, space for washing machine and dryer, electric hob and extractor fan, countertop, stainless steel sink and drawer, window to rear courtyard garden, space for fridge / freezer, door to rear lobby.
Rear Lobby: Lino floor, original hand painted venetian wall fresco. Door to side garden.
Guest wc: Tiled floor, wc and wash hand basin over vanity unit, frosted window, part tiled walls.
Drawing Room: Elegant dual aspect drawing room, with parquet flooring, ceiling coving, downlighters, bow window overlooking side garden, Kingstar feature fireplace with solid wood burning stove, glass panelled door to sun room.
Kitchen / Dining room: Beautiful triple aspect room, kitchen area with tiled flooring, wood effect countertop with range of wall and floor units, Neff induction hob with Neff integrated double wall oven, integrated microwave, diswasher, fridge/freezer, Belfast sink, wall shelving.
Dining Area: Canadian Maple engineered wood flooring, window overlooking garden, steps down to sun room.
Sun Room: Tiled floor, door to patio and garden.
Landing: Carpeted stairs lead to carpeted landing, ceiling coving and roof light, stira access to floored attic.
Principal bedroom: Large dual aspect double bedroom with carpeted flooring, ceiling coving, balcony overlooking front garden, walk in wardrobe with parquet flooring, rails and shelving, sliding door wardrobe, wall mural, ceiling coving. Door to:
Ensuite: Jack and Jill ensuite with double sized shower enclosure, tiled floor, floor to ceiling wall tiles, wc and wash hand basin, window to side, chrome towel radiator.
Bedroom 2: Dual aspect double bedroom to front with wood effect flooring, ceiling coving, windows overlooking garden, door to:
Bedroom 3: Double bedroom to rear with carpeted flooring, ceiling coving, downlighters, window to garden, access to large eaves storage.
Bedroom 4: Dual aspect double bedroom, wood effect flooring, ceiling coving, windows overlooking grounds, downlighters, built in wardrobes.
Shower Room Lino flooring, tiled walls, wall fresco, corner shower enclosure with electric shower, wc and wash hand basin over vanity unit, wall mirror, 2 frosted windows to rear Dimplex heater.
WC: Original wc with hand painted design, wash hand basin, frosted window to side.
BER Information
BER Number: 104073655
Energy Performance Indicator: 264.81 (kWh/m2/yr)
About the Area
Shankill is a suburb of Dublin, situated close to the border with County Wicklow. The centre of Shankill Village today consists primarily of a main street with cafés and retail outlets. To the north of Shankill is Killiney and to the south is Bray town. There are several antiquities in the area, including ruined churches and standing stones. Brady's of Shankill is the main pub/restaurant/off-licence complex in the village. Shankill is also served by convenience stores, take-away restaurants and bookmakers, as well as many other shops and services, located in Shankill Shopping Centre.
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