223 New Vale, Shankill, Co. Dublin, D18WT26

New Vale is a collection of picturesque and charming 1920's cottages positioned around a large central amenity green and ideally situated in the heart of Shankill Village with an abundance of local services and amenities on its doorstep. No 223 is an attractive three-bedroom semi-detached bungalow which has been modernised and extended while still leaving a generous sunny west facing rear garden. This home is sure to appeal to a wide variety of prospective purchasers looking for a home filled with character and charm. ACCOMMODATION Measuring 87sq.m + 15sq.m for the enclosed sunroom, this wonderful stone cut cottage oozes character from the moment one steps through the front door. The small hallway leads to a good size bedroom to the front of the property with original cast iron fireplace, pitched ceilings and sash window. To the other side of the hall is a large living space with wood panelled vaulted ceilings, built in storage and bookcases and a feature fireplace with cast iron surround and decorative tile detail. Coming through a back hall there is a second bedroom with cast iron fireplace and high ceilings. A door leads through to the extended kitchen/dining room that captures wonderful views over the garden from the large window to the rear of the property. The country style cream wall and floor units are extensive and have provisions for a fridge/freezer, free standing double oven and hob, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. There is space for a family size dining table. Off this space is a sunroom with tiled floor, Perspex roof and double doors to the rear garden. A lovely space for kids to play or to sit and read the newspaper. A back hall leads to a tiled bathroom incorporating a W.C., pedestal sink unit and bath with shower. To the rear of the property is a third bedroom with mirrored sliding wardrobes and a view over the rear garden. GARDENS To the front of the property is a large, gravelled drive that provides ample private parking for two vehicles and an space to store bins - surrounded by a wall, metal fencing and hedging. To the rear of the property there is a paved patio that offers a nice area to relax or for 'al fresco' dining in the warmer months, steps leads to a raised grass lawn area with a mature herbaceous border and well stocked flowering plants - the generous sunny west facing garden offers good privacy and retains an original pigsty that is a feature with all the houses and a barna shed. LOCATION Shankill is a very popular coastal village on the Dublin/Wicklow border with a good selection of local services and amenities including churches, primary schools, creches, cafes, takeaways, a Lidl and Tesco Express supermarket, Garda station, Brady's Pub, Tennis Club, the Beach and Shanganagh Park. The area has excellent transport links with a choice of Dublin Bus services, a local DART station and the N11/M11/M50 providing easy access to all areas of Dublin and beyond.