Ossory Lodge, Ballygihen Avenue, Sandycove, Co. Dublin
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Ossory Lodge, Ballygihen Avenue, Sandycove, Co. Dublin Ossory Lodge, Ballygihen Avenue, Sandycove An exceptionally attractive superbly presented end of terrace two storey over garden level double fronted Victorian period residence occupying a highly sought after coastal location on the corner Features of Marine Parade and Ballygihen Avenue with 100ft of uninterrupted sea frontage in the heart of • In excess of 31m (100ft) of uninterrupted sea view frontage Sandycove boasting unparalleled sea views over Scotsman’s Bay, Sandycove Harbour, the East Pier and across to Howth, whilst enjoying secure electric gated parking for numerous cars to the front • Highly regarded, prestigious residential address and a private lawned garden to the side. • Period features meticulously retained Ossory Lodge is a bright and airy home with wonderful proportions that extend to approximately • Magnificent reception rooms with period detailing and 12ft floor to 395sq.m (4,250sq.ft) over the three levels that has maintained many of the features from the ceiling heights Victorian era, whilst having a large contemporary Dalkey Design handmade solid kitchen/ • Spacious generously proportioned accommodation extending to breakfast room added to the rear of the property that opens to a rear suntrap courtyard and out to approximately 395sq.m (4,250sq.ft) the private lawned garden that could offer further development subject to the necessary Planning Permissions. • Sunny private lawned side garden measuring approximately 30m x 12m with potential to extend subject to planning permission On the hall level are the principle reception rooms, two of which are interconnecting, ideal for entertaining and enjoy the breath-taking views over Sandycove Point and out across Scotman’s Bay • Secure gated off street parking for numerous cars behind electric to Howth through the large sash windows. gates At basement level there is a large double bedroom, a large TV / reception room and shower room. • Stunning views over Sandycove Harbour and across Scotsman’s Bay It has its own access from the front and could be a self-contained guest / nanny’s apartment. On to Howth from all levels the first floor there is a large master bedroom suite with stunning sea views and en suite. There • Within walking distance of excellent schools, the bus, DART and are two large double bedrooms both with sea views and a single bedroom. There is also a family Aircoach bathroom with large walk in shower and bath. • o Close t the superb amenities in Glasthule and Dalkey villages The property is presented in excellent decorative order throughout and has retained the period • Potential to convert garden into self-contained unit with separate features of the Victorian era. It has been constantly upgraded over the years and has been garden entrance previously leased as an embassy residence for the ambassador and his family. • Sandycove beach and harbour, the Forty Foot and Sandycove Tennis This stunning family residence will be of interest to anyone looking for a prime residential property Club on the doorstep in the highly regarded coastal suburb of Sandycove. Ossory Lodge is surrounded by an excellent selection of primary and secondary schools including Castle Park, Rathdown, Holy Child, Loreto • Dual gas fired central heating system Abbey Dalkey and CBC Monkstown. The superb amenities and facilities that Dalkey and • Eircom alarm system Glasthule have to offer are only a short stroll away and Dun Laoghaire Town Centre is a ten minute • Powerscourt, Dun Laoghaire and Killiney golf courses within a 20 walk. The bus and DART are close by servicing the city centre and IFSC and the Aircoach runs minutes’ drive to and from the airport every hour. There are popular scenic walks over Killiney and Dalkey hills and along the seafront and the four yacht clubs and extensive marina at Dun Laoghaire Harbour • UCD and Trinity College both easily accessible will be of major interest to the marine and sailing enthusiast. Access to the M50 and LUAS is an • Potential to further extend the property subject to the necessary eight minute drive. Planning Permission Accommodation RECEPTION HALL: 2.07m x 4.67m (6’9” x 15’4”) rail, ceiling coving, marble fireplace with slate and brass out bin either side of the sink unit, breakfast bar either with attractive pattern stained glass over and to the inset, gas coal effect fire to the front and slate hearth, end, further storage including wine rack, sideboards side of the hall door, Eircom Phonewatch security television point and window overlooking the side of the with press units, drawers, mug hanging and plate racks, digital alarm unit, enclosed radiator, Italian stone tiled property with view to Sandycove Point granite top butcher block chopping board, pull down floor and opening surrounded by pattern stained glass chalk board with cork board over, built in Britannia INNER LOBBY: 4.65m x 4.52m (15’3” x 14’10”) with leading through to the stainless steel standalone cooker with five ring gas hob dado rail, ceiling coving and marble tiled floor over, double oven under, glass splashback, extractor INNER HALL: 5.98m x 2.08m (19’7” x 6’10”) GUEST W.C.: with natural stone tiled floor, w.c., over, integrated Neff dishwasher, large integrated DRAWING ROOM: 4.73m x 6.57m (15’6” x 21’7”) pedestal wash hand basin, extractor, ceiling coving, SubZero fridge/freezer with storage either side and with dual aspect windows looking out directly to sea towel rail and mirror wine rack over, recessed lighting, ceiling coving, three across to Howth taking in the East Pier whilst the other CLOAKROOM: with cloak hanging area with storage ceiling to floor double folding hardwood double glazed sliding sash multi-paned window overlooks Sandycove shelf over, counter press storage area with surface multi-paned doors open out to the garden with views Point, Joyce’s Tower and the Scott House, enclosed presses and drawers, worktop, tiled floor, hardwood across Dublin Bay to Howth and Sandycove Point, radiators, timber panelling with doors either side part double glazed multi-paned door leading out to the set of double folding ceiling to floor double glazed of the chimney breast opening through to the next rear courtyard, two enclosed Potterton gas fired central hardwood doors opening out to the courtyard room, picture rail, ornate ceiling rose, ceiling coving heating boilers with controls and timer and door to GARDEN LEVEL: with recessed LED lighting, with attractive period detailing surrounding the room, understairs hot press, immersion unit and shelving, exceptionally fine Victorian marble fireplace with brass UTILITY ROOM: with Whirlpool American style timber effect tiled floor throughout, ceiling coving, part and slate inset and slate hearth and opening through tumble dryer, Whirlpool Gold American style washing painted timber panelled walls that surround most of the to the machine, fitted press units, towel rail, display cabinets, storage shelving, wash hand basin and tiled floor basement level DINING ROOM: 4.72m x 5.93m (15’6” x 19’5”) with BEDROOM: 4.5m x 5.45m (14’9” x 17’11”) with picture rail, ceiling coving, ornate ceiling rose, very fine LOBBY AREA: with steps leading down from the timber effect tiled floor, recessed LED lighting, coving, Victorian marble open fireplace with brass and slate Inner Lobby, door to basement and door to window overlooking the side garden and a range of built inset and slate hearth, large picture sliding multi-paned KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 7.75m x 5.88m in wardrobes sash window overlooking Scotsman’s Bay taking in the (25’5” x 19’3”) with fully tiled floor, Dalkey Design hand East Pier and Sandycove Point painted off white cream bespoke solid wood kitchen KITCHENETTE/UTILITY AREA: with recessed lighting STUDY: 4.63m x 4.49m (15’2” x 14’9”) with picture that has a centre island unit with timber worktop, pull Accommodation SHOWER ROOM: with step in tiled Mira power Dublin Bay, the East Pier, Howth and Sandycove Point, shower, pedestal wash hand basin, w.c., tiled floor, original polished timber wide plank floor boards and storage press, extractor and recessed lighting door to FAMILY ROOM: 5.42m x 4.54m (17’9” x 14’11”) EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 2.12m x 3.15m (6’11” with built in hidden storage, television point and x 10’4”) with tiled floor, mosaic tiled steps leading into elevated remote control gas fire an oversized power shower with glass surround and tiling, recessed lighting, wash hand basin set into vanity HALL: 1.83m x 9.09m (6’ x 29’10”) with enclosed gas unit with drawers under, fitted mirror over with light, fired Potterton central heating boiler with timer w.c., a range of shutters giving great privacy, extractor LOBBY: underneath the entrance steps with glazed and hatch to roof space door BEDROOM 3: 4.46m x 4.55m (14’8” x 14’11”) with FIRST FLOOR: with feature French window wardrobes either side of the chimney breast, television LANDING: with ceiling coving, dual ceiling roses and point, telephone point, sliding sash window overlooking excellent built in wardrobes Sandycove Point, ceiling coving and picture rail BEDROOM 1: 4.7m x 5.89m (15’5” x 19’4”) with LOBBY AREA: with shelved hot press off with dual wide plank original timber floor boards, dual aspect immersion unit and timer and large lagged water multi-paned windows looking rear and directly out cylinder across to Howth taking in the East Pier and Sandycove BATHROOM: with bath, antique style w.c., over Point, television point, telephone point, ceiling coving, cistern and pull chain, pedestal wash hand