La Scala & Cassini, Vico Road Dalkey, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, A96W827

Climb the steps from Vico Road to La Scala, a detached Victorian period residence nestled above the rooftops boasting breath-taking unhindered views over Dalkey Island, Killiney Bay, Bray Head and The Sugarloaf. Although the house has now fallen into disrepair, planning permission has been granted in January 2020 (D19A/0856) to demolish the 241 sq.m (2,594 sq.ft) property and construct a part three storey, part two storey detached family home that extends to approximately 327 sq.m (3,520 sq.ft). This contemporary modern vision has been designed to take full advantage of the stunning views of the surrounding seascape and landscape and its interesting angular split level layout guarantees these outstanding views from the rooms on the upper floors. The new dwelling has been designed to exacting standards and will provide a state of the art energy efficient sustainable A rated family living in this highly popular much sought after coastal suburb of Dalkey, which is home to many celebrities and the rich and famous. The location of this attractive family home will be of major interest to those trying to get a foothold in the hugely popular and desirable suburb of Dalkey with its superb amenities, excellent schools, churches, pubs, some of South County Dublin’s finest restaurants, bus services and DART station. The Aircoach to Dublin Airport runs from Fitzpatrick’s Castle and Hyde Road hourly. Leisure and recreational facilities couldn’t be better with pleasant direct access to miles of public park walks over Killiney and Dalkey hills as well as along the seafront. There are excellent recreational facilities including GAA, golf and tennis clubs close by. The four yacht clubs at Dun Laoghaire Harbour with its extensive marina will be of major interest to the marine and sailing enthusiast. Reception Hall (2.80m x 1.80m )with timber floor, magnificent double doors from hall looking out over Dublin Bay, painted timber panelling and door to Kitchen (7.50m x 6.15m )with steps down, timber floor, three sliding sash windows looking out to sea, double folding French doors opening out to the terrace, dual aspect windows looking out to Bray Head, painted vaulted timber panelled ceiling, gas fired Aga, wet bar with Belfast sink set in and timber draining board, space for fridge and double folding doors opening into the Reception Room (3.80m x 3.79m )with coving, centre rose, high window, period marble fireplace with cast iron inset and slate hearth, timber floor, television and telephone point, a period radiator and double folding doors with fan light over opening into the Inner Hall with door to the side, lobby with cloak hanging area, arch into the bedroom area or sitting room, painted cast iron fireplace with stone inset and hearth, dual aspect windows looking out to Bray Head, and stairs lead down to the lower level Shower Room comprising step in tiled shower, w.c., wash hand basin and Xpelair extractor fan Terrace Bedroom 1 (6.16m x 3.35m )with painted cast iron fireplace, wardrobe, ceiling coving, tiled floor, centre rose (not original), bay window overlooking Dublin Bay and stairs to ground floor En Suite Shower Room wash hand basin, w.c., shower and part tiled walls Bedroom 2 (4.00m x 3.70m )with tiled floor, picture window overlooking the sea, ceiling coving, centre rose, and cast iron fireplace Upstairs with painted timber steps leading up to the landing with large Velux skylight and hatch to attic Bedroom 3 (4.00m x 3.90m )with large painted cast iron fireplace with arch inset, chequered tiled floor, polished timber floor, hot press which is shelved, stunning view out to Bray Head and arch to inner landing with sliding sash window and vaulted ceiling Storeroom (3.10m x 2.10m )the original tower with exposed granite Bedroom 4 (5.75m x 3.65m )stunning room with cast iron open fireplace, timber floor, painted cast iron fireplace with tiled inset, dual aspect windows, double folding doors opening out to the balcony looking directly over Sorrento Terrace Bathroom comprising bath, wash hand basin, w.c. with period toilet seat, painted timber panelled walls and ceiling, shaving socket and light Lower Level with understairs coal store and door into the Kitchen/Storeroom (6.15m x 2.70m )with stairs up to Bedroom 1, shelving and door to utility (would originally have been the kitchen) Utility Room (3.80m x 2.90m )which is plumbed for washing machine with door to boiler house which houses the gas fired central heating boiler, door out to the front and Connemara marble floor Sitting Room/Bedroom 5 (4.15m x 4.00m )with cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth, timber floor, and bay window overlooking Dublin Bay Steps from the Vico Road climb to La Scala. The garden to the front of the property is completely secluded, not overlooked boasting breathtaking views over Dalkey Island, Killiney Bay, Bray Head and The Sugarloaf.