17 Lower Prince Edward Terrace, Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin, A94K6R9

No. 17 Prince Edward Terrace Lower is a truly distinguished period residence, exuding timeless elegance and charm. Attributed to Irish architect John Skipton Mulvany (1813 – 1870) this house features particularly fine proportions, over 11ft high ceilings, ornate plasterwork, magnificent original fireplaces, and large mature gardens. This special home, which is beautifully maintained and presented, offers the discerning purchaser a perfect blend of modern conveniences and the original period details of a bygone era. This is a once in a generation opportunity to purchase one of the finest residences along this much sought after terrace in the heart of Blackrock. This double fronted home is accessed via an ample front garden marked by the granite boundary wall and cast-iron gate and railings with granite steps which lead to a wide entrance hall with a graceful and elegant staircase leading to the upper floor. Once you enter the property through the hall door with its magnificent fanlight, you get a taste of what is to come. The welcoming, wide entrance hallway with original polished floorboards is well proportioned with its high ceiling with cornice and centre rose and lovely intricate archway. To the left are two magnificent interconnecting reception rooms which are dual aspect with original matching Carrera marble fireplaces and polished floorboards. There is intricate original cornicing in a Greek Key design which is a signature of Skipton Mulvany. To the right of the hall there is a stunning formal dining room with a fine original black marble fireplace with interconnecting door to a library with a matching fireplace and views over the landscaped rear gardens. Through a decorative archway, stairs lead downstairs to the garden level and upstairs to the bedroom accommodation. On the first-floor landing is an original full length arched window which floods this space with light. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, one en-suite, three very large doubles and a single room which is ideal for a nursery. There is also a spacious family bathroom. At the hall level there are stairs to a glazed door with granite steps to the rear patio and garden. The garden has solid Oak herringbone flooring by Fired Earth throughout giving a real sense of luxury. There is a lovely dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room with its elegant painted kitchen with Oak worktops, featuring lots of floor units, a free-standing island with marble top and a traditional painted dresser in the breakfast room. All appliances are integrated including a large fridge/freezer and dishwasher with a Smeg gas five ring range for the chefs of the family. French doors open to the limestone patio which is ideal for al fresco dining. There is also a useful walk-in pantry with a tiled floor, Belfast sink and storage unit with shelving providing more storage. This level also features and self-contained apartment. From the front door you are within striking distance of Blackrock Village and the myriad of amenities that it has to offer including a wide range of specialist shops, restaurants, Frascati and Blackrock shopping centres and fantastic transport links including the DART and QBC. Enjoy pleasant walks along the seafront in Blackrock or closer to home in Carysfort Park with its very active athletic club for both adults and children. This property is within the catchment area of several highly regarded primary and secondary schools, such as Carysfort National School a mere 3-minute walk, St. Andrew’s College, CBC Monkstown, Willow Park, and Blackrock College, and Sion Hill, making this home perfectly suited to a growing family. Viewing is essential to truly appreciate the beauty of this property. GARDEN LEVEL Porch / Lower Hall 10.00m x 2.11m. Tiled porch with window to the side, hallway with solid Oak herringbone floorings. Lots of floor to ceiling storage. Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 5.01m x 4.60m & 5.00m x 4.60m. Solid Oak herringbone flooring by Fired Earth throughout this dual aspect room, painted kitchen units with wooden worktop and double Belfast sink, with shelving over. Free standing island with marble worktop and storage. Large integrated fridge/freezer, Smeg five ring gas range. Door to; Larder 4.24m x 1.28m. Large walk-in larder with tiled floor, Belfast sink and storage under, shelving and window to the side. Laundry Room Plumbed for washing machine and dryer, sink with storage and ceiling hung drying unit, window to rear. There are also two double bedrooms and bathroom on this level (currently used as a separate apartment) offering flexible options and easily integrated with the rest of the house if required. Bedroom 5 5.00m x 2.60m. With views out to the rear garden. Bedroom 6 5.01m x 4.60m. Looking out to the front of the house. Shower Room Tiled floor with shower cubicle, wc, and wash hand basin. HALL FLOOR Entrance Hall 10.10m x 3.56m. Lovely wide welcoming hallway with fanlight over the hall door, beautiful archway with intricate coving, centre rose and ceiling coving. Drawing Room 5.01m x 4.60m. To the front left-hand side with the original flooring and sash window and working shutters overlooking the front garden, beautiful Carrera marble fireplace with wood burning stove. The room has beautiful coving and centre rose. Double doors to; Rear Drawing Room 5.00m x 4.60m. Overlooking the landscaped gardens with sash window and working shutters, matching Carrera marble fireplace, and working open fire, and again this room has beautiful coving and centre rose as the front drawing room. Door leading to; Butlers Pantry 4.24m x 1.25m. With wooden flooring, Belfast sink, integrated fridge, recessed lighting, and window to the side. Formal Dining Room 5.01m x 4.60m. On the right-hand side of the entrance hall, this stunning room again with sash window and working shutters overlooking the front garden, black marble fireplace with working open fire, polished floorboards. Door to; Library 5.00m x 3.15m. Really nice bright room with sash window and working shutters overlooking the rear garden, black marble fireplace, ceiling coving carpet flooring with bespoke shelving units on each side of the fireplace. Guest wc Nicely tucked away with a cloaks area for shoes and coats. There is wooden flooring, wainscotting, wc, and sink unit with a window to the rear. FIRST FLOOR Landing 7.00m x 2.47m. The first floor and landing are accessed via stairs with original bannisters with carpet runner. An impressive, arched window with intricate plasterwork floods this area with natural light. There is access to the attic via a hatch in the ceiling. The three bedrooms to the front have uninterrupted views over the Carysfort Park and onto the Dublin Mountains. Main Bedroom Large double bedroom with a large sash window and working shutters overlooking the rear garden, carpet flooring, ceiling coving, and original fireplace. Door to; En-Suite Accessed via steps with a large shower cubicle with sliding door, tiled floor, wc, wash hand basin and window, recessed lighting. Bedroom 2 Large double bedroom to the right-hand side to the front with large sash window and working shutters which again overlooks the front, carpet flooring, ceiling coving, and centre rose, original fireplace. Bedroom 3 Large double bedroom to the left-hand side to the front with large sash window and working shutters, carpet flooring, ceiling coving, and centre rose, original fireplace. Bedroom 4 Located in the centre of the front of this home it has a large sash window with working shutters overlooking the front, this would make an ideal nursery or additional bathroom. Bathroom Large family sized bathroom with partially frosted sash window, wooden flooring, ceiling coving, large, tiled shower cubicle, free standing bath, wc with high level cistern, sink with cabinet over and wall lights. Walk in hotpress Large space with shelving units for linen, boiler is housed here and water tank. OUTSIDE FRONT – There is a gravelled driveway with parking for three to four cars, home is accessed via granite steps and cast-iron railings to the side and the front with gates for security. BACK - Lovely sunny and private rear garden which is 105ft in length and bordered by granite walls, mainly laid out in lawn with mature trees, shrubs and a large patio area which is accessed via steps from the basement and through doors from the lower landing. There is a boot room with wc, tool shed, and a glass house with a limestone floor featuring a mature grapevine. A small vegetable garden with raised beds is ideal for the gardening enthusiast!