3 Sandycove Avenue East, Sandycove, Co. Dublin, A96 NN53

Occupying a coveted position at the top of Sandycove Avenue East, No. 3 is a magnificent double-fronted Victorian residence of exceptional character and style. Beautifully restored and extensively upgraded, this elegant period home seamlessly combines timeless Architectural excellence with the comfort and efficiency of modern family living. Just moments from the junction of Breffni Road and within a leisurely stroll of Sandycove's renowned coastline, bathing area and village amenities. Approached through a pedestrian gate, the property is set behind a charming front garden laid in lawn and bisected by a granite pathway leading to the original hall door, creating an immediate sense of arrival befitting a residence of this calibre. Beyond the welcoming reception hall, the accommodation unfolds with remarkable elegance and proportion. Rich Victorian detailing including ornate ceiling roses, decorative coving, picture rails and magnificent marble fireplaces sits comfortably alongside contemporary enhancements such as underfloor heating, advanced communications cabling and premium glazing throughout. To the front of the house, two gracious reception rooms showcase the finest period features. The principal reception room boasts an exquisite marble fireplace with cast-iron inset and polished granite hearth, while a second elegant sitting room enjoys a beautiful marble fireplace and opens through to the dining area, creating a wonderful flow for both families living and entertaining. At the heart of the home lies an outstanding open-plan kitchen, breakfast and family space. The bespoke hand-painted Shaker kitchen is beautifully appointed with polished marble worktops, a Belfast sink, a substantial island unit and a comprehensive range of premium integrated appliances including Siemens, Bosch, Rangemaster and Hotpoint. Dual-aspect natural light and folding French doors create a superb connection to the rear garden, while the adjoining breakfast area provides an inviting everyday living space. Additional ground floor accommodation includes a highly practical utility room fitted to the same exacting standards as the kitchen, a contemporary shower room and a versatile front reception room which could equally serve as a generous guest bedroom. The upper levels continue the theme of space and quality. A luxurious family bathroom features a roll-top bath, separate walk-in shower, marble finishes, underfloor heating and a dramatic skylight overhead. Three generous bedrooms provide excellent family accommodation, all enhanced by period proportions and bespoke storage solutions. The principal suite benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and beautifully appointed en suite wet room finished with marble tiling and quality fittings The garden becomes a natural extension of the living accommodation during the warmer months. Enjoying a sunny aspect and a high degree of privacy, it offers the perfect setting for al fresco dining, summer gatherings and family enjoyment. Enjoying one of South Dublin's most desirable coastal locations, No. 3 is within comfortable walking distance of Sandycove Harbour, the Forty Foot, Glasthule Village and Sandycove & Glasthule DART Station, while an excellent selection of highly regarded primary and secondary schools, including Harold Boys' National School, Loreto Abbey Dalkey, Castle Park School and Rathdown School, are all easily accessible, making this an exceptional setting for family living Reception Hall 1.8m x 6.9m. with ceiling coving, very attractive natural stone tiled flooring and digital security alarm panel Downstairs Bedroom/Reception Room 6.2m x 5m. with natural stone tiling, sliding sash window looking out front, ceiling coving, ornate ceiling rose, very fine marble period fireplace with pattern tiled and cast iron inset, polished granite hearth, underfloor heating controls and picture rail Sitting Room 4.5m x 4.5m. with natural stone tiled flooring, picture rail, ceiling coving, sliding sash window looking front, beautiful marble fireplace with polished granite inset, brass hood and granite hearth, underfloor heating controls arch with steps down to Dining Area 3m x 4.6m. with picture rail, underfloor heating controls, Cat 6 slots and arch opening through to the Breakfast Area 4.3m x 3.5m. with LED recessed lighting, sliding triple glazed patio door opening out to the rear garden and opening through to the Kitchen 3.5m x 7m. bespoke Shaker style kitchen, hand painted off white with polished marble top, Belfast sink set in with drainer, pull out bin, integrated Siemens dishwasher, Nexus Rangemaster five ring gas hob with warming plate to the side, double oven and grill, warming area under, marble upstands and splashback, integrated Bosch larder fridge & integrated Bosch larder freezer, Hotpoint integrated microwave, island unit with marble top, further drawers, saucepan drawers, worktops, marble top, breakfast bar, pantry, dual aspect, Cat 5 enabled cabling and triple glazed double folding French door opening out to the rear Inner Hall with understairs storage housing the manifolds for the underfloor heating & Comms area and underfloor heating controls Utility Room 3m x 3.3m. with natural stone tiled flooring, triple glazed door opening out to the rear, excellent built in storage units, digital heating & water controls, matching press units to the kitchen, enclosed Viessmann gas fired central heating boiler, enclosed electricity fuse board, Miele washing machine & Miele tumble dryer Downstairs Shower Room with step in tiled power shower with monsoon head & auxiliary hose, wash hand basin, w.c., illuminated mirror, recessed lighting and extractor Half Landing with deep storage area & linen cupboard Bathroom 3.4m x 3.5m. with feature skylight, LED recessed lighting, extractor, roll top bath, wash hand basin set into siltstone/Corian worktop, w.c., step in tiled power shower with monsoon head & auxiliary hose, part marble tiled walls, marble style floor, underfloor heating and triple glazed tilt & turn window looking rear Bedroom 1 3.1m x 3.7m. with picture rail, picture window overlooking rear, excellent built in wardrobes, Cat 5 enabled cabling and brush brass fittings First Floor Landing with feature window overlooking front Bedroom 2 4.5m x 5m. with picture rail, sliding sash window with storage under and excellent wardrobes Bedroom 3 4.5m x 5m. with picture rail, sliding sash window looking front and opening to Walk in Wardrobe 3m x 1.4m. with excellent built in box shelving, cloak hanging area, recessed lighting and door to En Suite Wet Room with step in tiled power shower with monsoon head & auxiliary hose, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboards under, w.c., chrome heated towel rail, recessed LED lighting, marble tiled floor and walls and illuminated mirror