FOR SALE ROVIGO, VICTORIA ROAD,

At last a property has come to the market that will make the most discerning of buyers tingle with excitement! The arrival of Rovigo on the Victoria Road is a rare opportunity to purchase a most magnificent property in a very much sought after area of the city. There is a niche of astute buyers who are patient enough to wait for the opportunity for such a property to become available. This period home oozes with character and will be an exciting project for the shrewd purchaser who is willing to breathe life and love into a traditional house and restore it to its former glory. The fact that this building has been overlooked in recent years and is in need of refurbishment makes it more appealing to the sophisticated purchaser as it will allow the new owner to invest their own personal style and turn this distinguished property into a luxurious, cutting edge home. Any serious potential purchaser will have the foresight to look past the wallpaper and recognise the potential that lies beneath.

Description:

Rovigo is built over three floors which allows the property to take advantage of the exquisite views of the park to the front of the house, while the sizeable south facing back garden floods the large kitchen and pantry with natural light. The magnificent original features tell the tale of the grandeur this property once enjoyed. There are two spacious living rooms on the ground floor for entertainment or family living, with another six considerable rooms over the upper levels giving the further possibility for a study, games room or ‘upside-down living’ to make the most of the stunning views. A beautiful seasoned garden stretches out to the front of the house to the traditional red brick enclosed front wall. The mature trees and hedges wrap around the end of terrace property concealing it from the road and giving ample privacy and the feeling of seclusion. A garage with its own gate further obscures the view from the road. The large private south facing garden at the back of house may be accessed via the garden path to the side and through the rear of the house.

Location:

Overlooking Kennedy Park, Rovigo is located on the Victoria Road in what would be considered an exclusive area of the city. Once the hub of Cork city life the area quietened considerably following the closure of Fords and Dunlop’s in the 1980s, however the towering homes of the Victoria Road never lost their allure or lustre. The area is now coming to the forefront again with the regeneration of the docklands and the new stadium. The arrival of a small number of trendy bars and upmarket restaurants in recent times has made the area fashionable and brought a little life to the otherwise sleepy street. The Victoria Road has the advantage of being within an easy 5 minute walking distance of the city centre but still enjoys a suburban feel. Just skimming the outskirts of the city the popular Marina walk and connecting scenic walk along the leading to the Observatory and are a few minutes stroll from the front door.

The property enjoys a mixture of convenient amities within close proximity such as shops, post office, primary and secondary schools all within a 10 minute walking radius. There are a number of bus routes servicing Mahon Point, Wilton and along the main Victoria Road, with UCC being just a 10 minute drive away. Cork bus station and Kent Railway station are accessible directly within minutes. The South Link Road is easily accessible from the property allowing quick and easy access to the N8 Dublin road, Cork Airport and beyond. The Elysian and One Albert Quay are within walking distance.

Accommodation

This impressive period style, end of terrace, three storey home is complete with a large kitchen with separate pantry, and two generous living rooms on the ground floor. There are six spacious rooms, a laundry room and two bathrooms over the two upper floors.

The roof has recently been fully replaced and all the chimneys have been re-lined. All the doors are timber framed and the original sash windows can been seen throughout. The front door is decorated with the original stain glass of yesteryear.

The hallway leads into the home on the original beautifully aged tiled flooring that needs restoration. The living room (13.1 x 13.1) and dining room (12.3 x 11.11) each have a fireplace with an adjoining door for the option of open plan living as well as two separate doors from the hallway. The large kitchen, (14.1 x 11.8) is to the rear of the property. There is a pantry (2.08 x 1.7) which allows access to the dining room and a door leading to the back garden. The remaining rooms on the ground floor include a toilet and a coal room at the rear of the home.

The wooden stairway leads up to the first floor. This floor has the master bedroom (18.4 x 14.2) at the front facing with two separate windows overlooking Kennedy Park. This room has the option of being turned into a drawing room. The second bedroom (13 x 11.11) has a window overlooking the garden to the rear of the house. Both rooms have a fireplace.

On the return floor there is a rear facing bedroom (14.1 x 8.7) with its own fireplace and window overlooking the garden. There is a laundry room/hot press, one bathroom with sink and bath and a toilet in a separate room. Each of the rooms have timber framed windows.

The third floor has three bedrooms. There are two front facing bedrooms (14.2 x 8.2 and 15.2 x 9.8) and one south facing bedroom (11.4 x 11.11). The bedrooms to the right and rear are complemented with fireplaces.

Ground Floor

Kitchen: 14.1 x 11.8

Pantry: 2.08 x 1.7

Living room: 13.1 x 13.1

Dining room: 12.3 x 11.11

First floor

Bedroom 1: 18.4 x 14.2

Bedroom 2: 13 x 11.11

Bedroom 3: 14.1 x 8.7

Second Floor:

Bedroom 4: 14.2 x 8.2

Bedroom 5: 15.2 x 9.8

Bedroom 6: 11.4 x 11.11

Garden

A beautiful seasoned garden stretches out to the front of the house to the traditional red brick enclosed front wall. The mature trees and hedges wrap around the end of terrace property concealing it from the road and giving ample privacy and the feeling of seclusion. The large private south facing garden at the back of house may be accessed via the garden path to the side and through the rear of the house. Directions:

Coming from St Patrick’s Street, turn right onto Merchants Quay and continue down to the junction with the Port of Cork. Turn right on the bridge and then left at the traffic lights onto Albert Quay. Follow the road to the roundabout taking the second exit. The property is located on the right directly across the road from the bus stop in front of Kennedy Park.

Coming off the South Link road N27 from the main link N40 turn right in front of the Elysian Tower. Turn right at the second junction and then right again along Albert Quay to the roundabout. Take the second exit off the roundabout. The property is located on the right directly across the road from the bus stop in front of Kennedy Park.

Original Features: -Stained glass front door - Tiling in the hallway - Concealed shutters in the living room's bay window (in working order) - Original fireplaces in some rooms - Cornicing details - Exposed floorboards - Internal doors - Sash windows

- High ceilings throughout - Half-landing typical of this style of property

(Some of the period features require restoration.)

Modern Upgrades: - Roof has been fully re-felted and re-slated

- All chimneys have been re-lined

***Viewing of this impressive period family property comes very highly recommended***