Villa Miranda, The Woods, Killiney, Co. Dublin, A96KW86

Originally built by the Talbot Family around 1850 as the servants' quarters attached to Ballinclea House, Villa Miranda is steeped in history and is an exceptional property that Hunters Estate Agent is thrilled to present to the market. This charming, five bedroomed, terraced, period property is truly unique and is presented in excellent condition. Tucked away on a quiet lane off Ballinclea Road in Killiney, the house itself extends to an impressive circa. 265.5 sq.m. / 2,857 sq.ft and together with a large outhouse / garage and sits on a very generous site area of circa 0.45 acres. Villa Miranda commands a wonderful, elevated position with a very extensive front garden and views of the Dublin mountains. The accommodation is flooded with natural sunlight with many rooms enjoying dual aspect and each room displaying both character and appeal. Set over three levels, briefly the internal accommodation comprises of an entrance door at ground level leading to the porch and entrance hall. There is a bathroom to the right and study lined with bookshelves to the left. The sizable and modern kitchen / dining room provides access to the rear garden and to the utility room. The entrance hall opens to the comfortable family room with a wood burning stove and on into the gracious living room. Both rooms enjoy dual aspect with views of both the front and rear gardens. A spiral staircase rises from the entrance hall to the landing on the first floor. There are three bedrooms at this level, a family bathroom, and the formal drawing room with its high ceiling, decorative coving and feature open fireplace. This floor level in Villa Miranda can also be accessed via an additional entrance door leading into the entrance hallway from which one has fabulous views of the front gardens and Dublin mountains beyond. The spiral staircase continues to the second floor where there are two additional bedrooms, the main bedroom being ensuite. The location is second to none, being set on a quiet laneway off Ballinclea Road within very easy reach of Killiney and Dalkey Villages with an array of artisan shops, local eateries, bars and boutiques easily accessible. There is an abundance of sporting facilities and amenities on the doorstep including wonderful walks on Killiney Hill, sailing in Dun Laoghaire, golfing in Killiney Golf Club and GAA in Chula. For the discerning parent there are excellent schools in the area including Dalkey School Project, St. Joseph's of Cluny, Holy Child Killiney, Rathdown School and Castle Park School. Local transport links are readily available including the DART in Dalkey and Killiney, various Dublin bus routes including No.59, 7, 7A and the AirCoach. For motorists, there is easy access to the N11 and M50. Viewing is highly recommended. ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor ENTRANCE PORCH Approached via a set of terracotta tiled steps and glazed entrance door at ground level. Welcoming and bright entrance porch with wood panelled walls. Carpeted flooring and central light. Semi glazed door to hallway. ENTRANCE HALL 3.90m (12.79ft) x 2.46m (8.07ft) Bright and welcoming hall with timber flooring and spot lighting. Spiral staircase to first floor level. Semi glazed door to kitchen / breakfast room. GUEST BATHROOM 1.85m (6.06ft) x 3.32m (10.89ft) max White suite incorporating a wash hand basin with storage under, WC, and bath with shower unit. Window. Tiled walls, tiled flooring and central lighting. STUDY 3.40m (11.15ft) x 1.93m (6.33ft) Extensive floor to ceiling shelving. Window to entrance porch. Timber flooring and central lighting. KITCHEN / DINING ROOM 5.77m (18.93ft) x 3.07m (10.07ft) Excellent range of modern fitted floor and eye-level kitchen cabinets and additional shelving with tiled splash back areas. Range of appliances to include Whirlpool double fan oven and extractor fan, Zanussi 5 ring gas hob and Siemens fridge freezer. Stainless steel double sink with mixer tap. Timber flooring, central and spot lighting. Set of French doors to rear garden and seating area. UTILITY 2.74m (8.98ft) x 4.24m (13.91ft) Large utility with a range of fitted floor and eye-level kitchen units and tiled splash backs. Bosch washing machine and Siemens dryer. Stainless steal sink. Window. Timber flooring and strip lighting. FAMILY ROOM 4.27m (14.0ft) x 5.56m (18.27ft) Dual aspect room with views to both front and rear gardens. Raised wood burning stove. Timber flooring and spot lighting. LIVING ROOM 4.27m (14.0ft) x 6.91m (22.67ft) Dual aspect room with views to both front and rear gardens. TV point. Carpeted flooring and spot lighting. First Floor LANDING 4.19m (13.74ft) x 4.05m (13.28ft) Fabulously bright space. Access to hot press with hot water immersion tank and wooden shelving. Carpeted flooring and central lighting. ENTRANCE HALLWAY 2.00m (6.56ft) x 10.34m (33.92ft) Accessed via upper-level entrance door and from landing. Bright with views of front garden and mountains beyond. Carpeted flooring and recess lighting. BEDROOM 1 1.95m (6.39ft) x 5.69m (18.66ft) Double bedroom to front. Fitted slide wardrobes with mirror insets. Separate built in drawer unit. Carpeted flooring and recess lighting. BATHROOM 3.11m (10.20ft) x 2.38m (7.80ft) White Heritage bathroom suite incorporating wash hand basin, WC, and jacuzzi bath with mixer tap and shower head. Separate shower enclosure with Triton T90 electric shower. Window. Storage shelving. Tiled walls, tiled flooring and recess lighting. BEDROOM 2 7.54m (24.73ft) x 2.38m (7.80ft) Double bedroom with views of rear garden. Carpeted flooring and recess lighting. BEDROOM 3 3.06m (10.03ft) x 3.08m (10.10ft) Bedroom with views of rear garden. Built in wardrobe area with rails and shelving. Wash hand basin with storage under. Carpeted flooring and spot lighting. DRAWING ROOM 4.27m (14.00ft) x 6.84m (22.44ft) Dual aspect and gracious drawing room with a high ceiling and coving. Feature open fireplace with tiled hearth, cast iron surround and mantle. Carpeted flooring and central lighting. Second Floor LANDING 4.43m (14.53ft) x 3.03m (9.94ft) BEDROOM 5 3.80m (12.46ft) x 5.51m (18.07ft) Bedroom with views of front garden and Dublin mountains. Built in wardrobes. Carpeted flooring and central lighting. ENSUITE 1.85m (6.06ft) x 4.00m (13.12ft) max White suite incorporating a wash hand basin with storage under and WC. Walk in shower with electric Mira Elite SE shower unit. Tiled flooring and central lighting. BEDROOM 4 7.54m (24.73ft) x 2.38m (7.80ft) Double bedroom with views of rear garden. Wash hand basin. Carpeted flooring and spot lighting. OUTSIDE: Front Approached via electronic gates, a long, sweeping driveway leads to the front to the property. The wonderfully spacious, south west facing, front garden is mostly laid out in rolling lawns with border beds filled with a wide variety of mature trees, herbaceous shrubs and flowering plants. A sheltered patio area spans the width of the front and provides an excellent location for relaxing, enjoying the sunshine and alfresco entertainment. There is a very extensive block-built outhouse with its own electricity and water supply which is designed into separate areas and is currently in use as a workshop, tool shed, office and boiler house. There is also a potting shed and yard and standalone glass house. External lighting and tap. Rear Rear landscaped garden with rockery, patio areas, decking and garden pond. Mature trees, shrubs and flowing plants. FLOOR PLAN Not to scale. For identification purposes only. DIRECTIONS From Dalkey travel south on Dalkey Avenue and turn right onto Killiney Road, then left onto Ballinclea Road. Continue past Oakdene on the left and turn left onto Ballinclea Wood. Entrance to Villa Miranda is on the left hand side. VIEWING Strictly by appointment through Hunters Estate Agent Dalkey on 01 275 1640 No information, statement, description, quantity or measurement contained in any sales particulars or given orally or contained in any webpage, brochure, catalogue, email, letter, report, docket or hand out issued by or on behalf of Hunters Estate Agents or the vendor in respect of the property shall constitute a representation or a condition or a warranty on behalf of Hunters Estate Agents or the vendor. Any information, statement, description, quantity or measurement so given or contained in any such sales particulars, webpage, brochure, catalogue, email, letter, report or hand out issued by or on behalf of Hunters Estate Agents or the vendor are for illustration purposes only and are not to be taken as matters of fact. 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