Clara, Sorrento Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, A96WR68

Clara is on Sorrento Road one of the most coveted addresses in Dalkey (a prestigious coastal village located approximately 13km (8 miles) south of Dublin city centre) with its charming harbour, thriving village atmosphere, award-winning restaurants, and a strong sense of community, Dalkey is steeped in history, with several medieval castles in the area dating from the 1400s. Clara is a most attractive period-style home that beautifully blends traditional character with modern design, built in the mid 1990's. The property is approached through a pedestrian gate, from which steps lead up to a meticulously maintained front garden. The exterior presents an appealing combination of brick and render, complemented by a charming porch and two elegant bay windows that enhance its classic architectural style. Upon entering, one is immediately struck by the impressive double-height entrance hall, flooded with natural light from a Velux(skylight) window overhead and setting the tone for the space and quality found throughout the home. To the front, the sitting room provides a warm and inviting retreat, enjoying a dual aspect with a large bay window overlooking the garden. This light filled reception room is further enhanced by a gas coal-effect fireplace with a marble surround, along with ceiling coving and a decorative central rose, all of which add to its refined ambience. Also located on this level is the principal bedroom, a spacious and light-filled dual-aspect room featuring a bay window to the front. It includes tasteful period-style detailing such as ceiling coving and a centre rose, while a full wall of fitted wardrobes offers ample storage. Cleverly concealed within these wardrobes is access to a well-appointed en suite shower room, which is fully tiled and includes a shower, wash hand basin(sink), WC(toilet), heated towel rail, and a side window. Upstairs, the landing benefits from a Velux skylight, creating a bright and airy circulation space with access to the attic. Bedroom two is a generous double room positioned to the rear, complete with fitted wardrobes and ceiling coving. The main bathroom is well designed and includes a bath, separate shower, WC, and a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit, along with a heated towel rail and a window to the rear. From here, there is access to bedroom three, which also overlooks the rear of the property and enjoys a pleasant outlook towards the hillside. This room includes fitted wardrobes, ceiling coving, and access to a second attic space. Downstairs from the hall leads to the heart of the house — a generous open-plan kitchen, living, and dining room. The kitchen and living areas are divided by a characterful brick fireplace fitted with a gas fire. The living area has glazed patio doors leading to a generous patio, which is southwest-facing and a real sun trap. The utility room is located off the kitchen and includes a hot press (hot water cylinder and linen storage) and the gas boiler, which serves a zoned central heating system. Finally a fourth bedroom/home office which is bright and airy completes the accommodaiton. Entrance Hall 5.2m x 2m. double height with alarm panel Sitting Room 5.2m x 4.5m. dual aspect with window to the side and window to the front, carpeted with a very fine period style fireplace with white marble surround Bedroom 1 5.2m x 4.7m. dual aspect with bay window to the front and a range of wardrobes running along one wall concealing a hidden en suite shower room En Suite Shower Room with tiled floor, partially fully [AC2.1]tiled walls, electric shower (Triton unit), WC , wash hand basin, window to the side and heated towel rail. Upstairs Landing with large Velux skylight window above and access to the attic. Bedroom 2 4.7m x 3.5m. a good double with window looking out to the back with views up to Torca Road, a range of fitted wardrobes and ceiling coving Jack & Jill Bathroom 4.2m x 2.3m. with tiled floor, partially tiled walls, bath, w.c., wash hand basin set into a vanity, corner shower with a Triton shower unit, heated towel rail and plantation shutters. Bedroom 3 5.2m x 3.6m. with fitted wardrobes and views up to Torca Road and Dalkey hill. Garden Level Lobby 1.4m x 3.4m. with steps down to good deep storage, cloaks hanging area and oak floor Cloaks Hanging Area 2m x 0.9m Guest W.C. with w.c. and wash hand basin Storeroom 1.9m x 1.3m. large storeroom with shelving Bedroom 4/Home Office 3m x 3.6m. with glazed door opening in, very large window overlooking the back, really good floor to ceiling height and ceiling coving Kitchen Area 3.2m x 3.5m. with terracotta tiled floor, fitted with a range of Shaker style units in a solid oak, integrated appliances including a Siemens four ring hob, extractor above, integrated Bosch dishwasher, Siemens double oven, Liebherr free standing fridge/freezer, tiled splashback, picture window over the sink looking out to the garden and door to Utility Room 1.5m x 2.2m. with terracotta tiled floor, fitted with a range of units, plumbed for an LG washing machine and a Samsung dryer, Bosch microwave, alarm panel, houses the Worcester Bosch gas fired central heating boiler, fuse board and glazed door opening out to the back of the house. Living/Dining Area 4.9m x 5.2m. brick fronted chimney breast partitions the kitchen from the living/dining, very bright room with wall lights, recessed lighting, windows running along one side with plantation shutters and a glazed door opening out to the back Outside Clara occupies an elevated position on Sorrento Road, a pedestrian gate opens into the front, with a pathway leading up to the garden with mature planting, rockeries and a patio. There is gated access to one side, the back garden is large and south facing with a suntrap patio area with raised beds, and a lower garden which is laid out in patio with granite walls to the border and access into the side of the house. There are steps down from the patio with access back into the utility and large cobble lock (block paved) driveway providing off street parking for several cars with vehicular gates and access out onto Anastasia Lane and a separate garden shed. The house is less than five minutes walk from Dalkey village and DART train station with rapid services into the Dublin city centre. There are excellent schools in Dalkey and alsoand several of highly sought after schools within easy reach by DART .