Inniscorrig COLIEMORE ROAD, DALKEY, COUNTY DUBLIN, IRELAND
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INNISCORRIG COLIEMORE ROAD, DALKEY, COUNTY DUBLIN, IRELAND BER Exempt INNISCORRIG COLIEMORE ROAD, DALKEY, COUNTY DUBLIN, IRELAND A romantic castlellated mansion enjoying a rich historical provenance and a quite spectacular and remarkable coastal position, with its own private harbour and ease of access to Dublin’s city centre and international airport. The magnificent working harbour is one of only two in private hands in Dublin and provides direct sea access. Inside there is a real connection to the waterside position with magical sea views from all the principal rooms. In all the accommodation extends to some 536 square metres / 5773 square feet, including a lodge house. The grounds comprise approx. 0.3 hectare / 0.75 acre (0.4 hectacre / 0.8 acres to shoreline). Dublin city centre less than 10 miles / 16 km approx. Dublin International Airport 16 miles / 25 km approx. Dalkey village 0.34 mile / 550m approx. M50 orbital motorway interchange 3.5 miles / 5.5 km approx. Dublin Rapid Transit Train (DART) from Dalkey to central Dublin takes 30 minutes. N ote: These particulars give only a general outline and your attention is drawn to the Important Notice printed within. INNISCORRIG COLIEMORE ROAD, DALKEY, COUNTY DUBLIN, IRELAND ROMANTIC MANSION A most appealing detached Victorian waterfront mansion spectacularly positioned with panoramic coastal views. The magnificent views stretching from Dun Laoghaire over the bay to Howth peninsula, taking in the rocky sea shore and Dalkey Island and The Muglins. Enjoying a rich provenance and throughout. Corrigan, himself, is lawn terrace and to the harbour history, Inniscorrig was built commemorated in a granite bust terrace. Protected from westerly circa 1847 by the renowned over the front door. winds this large harbour terrace Dublin physician Sir Dominic provides a wonderful harbour Corrigan, who first diagnosed The Italianate gardens are well side sanctuary and a unique the heart condition now known thought out and seamlessly link entertaining plaza. as Corrigan’s Pulse. He built the house and grounds, arched Inniscorrig as a summer retreat. granite statue niches either side The Boat House suits as an Prominent guests included of the front door wonderfully occasional or party bar and a bathing Kings Edward VII and George combining with a series of hut is fitted with wc and a shower. V of England. The visits were Gothic arches. They protect a commemorated by a crown ‘secret garden’ and enticingly The harbour is quite extraordinary and star set in pebbles into the frame the sea and island views. and includes a working winch, patio terraces on either side capable of lifting in a jet ski or of the front door along with A large decked terrace off the small boat, and boasts a separate elaborate plasterwork motifs sea-front elevation leads to a tidal swimming pool. INNISCORRIG COLIEMORE ROAD, DALKEY, COUNTY DUBLIN, IRELAND LUXURY LIVING Inniscorrig impressively exploits the exceptional setting with all the principal rooms enjoying extensive sea views, creating a tangible connection to the sea. S ympathetically and comprehen-sively The dining room combines with restored in recent years the house the kitchen and a large Hampton benefits from modernisation, including conservatory and adjoining outdoor a myriad of modern conveniences timber deck terrace to provide a and fittings but, importantly, also wonderful living space. There are 4 incorporating fresh and modern design. bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor, the Master Bedroom The interiors are certainly rich in Suite being particularly generous and character, the visit of English Kings complete with a bedroom, dressing responsible for some exquisite room and bathroom. A fifth bedroom plasterwork that include Tudor roses occupies the second floor or tower. and mosaics, but light colours and intelligent furnishings provide a vibrant The lower ground floor has a large and contemporary feel to create an family or cinema room, a home office, exceptional modern home. various storage and utility rooms and The impressive front door opens into a great boiler room – ideal for drying a large reception hall, itself leading to the wet suits and sailing paraphernalia. stair hall, study and double drawing room. The lodge house provides additional independent accommodation. FLORO PLANS & ACCOMMODATION SCHEDULE NOT T O SCALE. FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. GROUND FLOOR STAIR Hall Decorative ceiling cornice and KitCHEN (ORINC PORATING centre roses. Twin matching Fully fitted bespoke ‘Dalkey CLOAKROOM) ReCeptiON Hall chimney pieces with ornate Design’ kitchen with a Decorative leaded glass front Timber panelled walls and marble surrounds. comprehensive range of wall door with leaded fanlight and carved timber feature mahogany and floor units with integrated side windows. Ornate ceiling staircase, lit from four Gothic DINING ROOM Miele coffee machine, U-Line plasterwork and impressive windows. Cloakroom with With walnut timber wine cooler, Amana American twin triangular cast iron heating leaded glass door and windows. flooring and double doors to fridge freezer, pantry cupboard, radiators. Wash hand basin and water conservatory, itself linking Branke stainless steel sink, closet toilet. to the timber decked terrace. Gaggenau twin oven and hob, STUDY Secondary staircase to lower Neff dishwasher and marble Fireplace with coal effect gas DOUBLE DRAWING ground floor and open arched worktop. fire in antique basket grate. Fine ROOM access to kitchen. marble mantelpiece. Timber Three Bay windows with seating, panelled walls. Decorative ceiling one with double French doors cornice and distinctive centre rose. linking to timber decked terrace. A CCOMMODATION SCHEDULE & FLORO PLANS NOT T O SCALE. FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. C ONSERVATORY FIS R T FLOOR rail, recessed spot lighting, fitted BedROOM 3 Generous Hampton vanity cabinet. Dressing Room With ceiling cornice, painted BedROOM 1 conservatory with lime stained En Suite with range of fitted sailing murals by Eimear MASteR BedROOM oak flooring, electric operated walnut timber wardrobes with Diamond, fitted wardrobe with SUITE roof windows and double integrated hanging rails and shelving, 2 cast iron radiators. French doors to timber decked Bedroom with vaulted ceiling, drawers. garden terrace. two cast iron radiators. BedROOM 4 Windows to both east and west BedROOM 2 With ceiling cornice and 2 cast aspects. Bathroom En Suite With ceiling cornice, 2 cast iron iron radiators. with fitted bath within Bay radiators, recessed alcove. window, separate shower, twin wash hand basins, heated towel FLORO PLANS & ACCOMMODATION SCHEDULE NOT T O SCALE. FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. LOWER GROUND LAUNDRY ROOM BOOT ROOM Hanging rails and plant Plumbed for washing machine, With fitted shelving and coat equipment, including central FLOOR tumble dryer and fridge freezer. hooks. heating boiler, water. F AMILY ROOM CINema Fitted twin stainless steel sink with drainer, fitted floor units Wet ROOM DRYING ROOM and tiled flooring. ROOM With painted coastal scenes by Accessed from double doors, Eimear Diamond, recessed spot PANTRY lighting, alcove with fitted work with maritime themed port hole With fitted floor units, station. Home Office with desk windows, off the lower terrace cupboards and shelving. work station, fitted cupboards, and nearby to the harbour. recessed spot lighting and broadband connection. SECOND FLOOR LODGE HOUSE BedROOM 5 Positioned just inside the entrance gates but with TOWER BedROOM Suite independent access to With open fireplace and cast Coliemore road the attractive iron radiator. En Suite water detached gate lodge is also in closet toilet. Roof terrace with granite stone and comprises a viewing point. hall, living room / kitchen and a bedroom. INNISCORRIG COLIEMORE ROAD, DALKEY, COUNTY DUBLIN, IRELAND GLORIOUS POSITION A quite spectacular house enjoying a truly spectacular position with uninterrupted and panoramic coastal views, where a natural habitat with dolphins, seals and numerous sea birds are enjoyed. Located on the periphery of sea and includes a working crane winch picturesque Dalkey town, a heritage and tidal swimming pool. The harbour town with Dalkey Castle & Heritage complex has a timber deck entertaining Centre as a focal point, with the town terrace and a peninsula like platform centre within short walking distance right at the sea’s edge giving excellent where a good selection of restaurants, entertaining opportunity. Electric bars and cafes can be enjoyed. security gates provide vehicle access, a Shopping includes a butchers shop, large gravelled forecourt providing good a fish shop, delicatessan, health food parking, and there is separate pedestrian shop, craft shop, newsagents, a general access. The grounds extend in all to grocery store, a wine shop, off-licence approx. 0.8 acre to the shoreline and and assorted artisan shops and weekly are extremely private, being enclosed by market. high stone walls. The DART train railway can be To locate Inniscorrig proceed through accessed in the town, giving access to Dalkey village turning left at the end Dublin city centre within about 30 of Castle Street and then immediately minutes commute. right onto Coliemore Road and Inniscorrig is then on the left hand The magnificent working harbour is side, approximately 150 metres before one of only two in private hands in Coliemore Harbour. Dublin and provides direct access to the ‘‘A spectacular maritime residence in the Tudor revival style with an attractive granite exterior with castellated