Ardette, Claremont Pines, Foxrock, Dublin 18, D18Y6K8

Ardette is a handsome red brick family home ideally positioned on a substantial site with a south westerly orientation. With leafy green outlooks from front to back, this once off home is one of the original properties set in the serene and exclusive Claremont Pines enclave. This detached home offers generous proportions, flexible living space and well-maintained interiors. Thoughtfully extended by the current owners the house now spans approximately 327sq.m over two levels. This superbly laid-out home balances spacious living and sleeping quarters, ideal for family life and entertaining alike. The ground floor boasts an exceptional flow of four interconnecting reception rooms to include a formal drawing room, dining room, family room, a large bright kitchen with breakfast area, conservatory, a front-facing private study, guest W.C, and a practical utility room. There is also internal access to a fifth bedroom with ensuite on the ground floor. Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms await—two of which are ensuite alongside a large family bathroom and hot press. Nestled on substantial, the mature gardens offering total privacy, enhanced by electric gates that lead to ample driveway parking and access to the electric car charger. The rear garden, laid in lawn and framed by herbaceous borders and mature trees, features a large patio area that enjoys all day long sunshine. This is a truly wonderful location to raise a family, offering peace and privacy with every amenity within easy reach. Exceptionally well located in the leafy suburb of Foxrock approximately 12km from Stephen’s Green and within easy reach of Foxrock village. The quaint village with its selection of popular eateries, restaurants and specialist food shops service this upmarket suburb. For more extensive shopping facilities, Dunnes Stores at Cornelscourt and the Park Retail centre are close by. Foxrock Golf Club is a short distance away as is the driving range at Leopardstown Golf Club and Carrickmines Croquet Lawn Tennis Club. An excellent selection of schools nearby as well as the LUAS in Carrickmines which is within a 600-metre walk. Cabinteely Park with its 110 acres (approx.) of parkland and large children’s playground is also nearby. The Quality Bus Corridor on the N11 provides easy access to Dublin City Centre. Exit 15 provides access to the M50 interchange and Carrickmines LUAS stop is within 600 metres. Entrance Hall Coming through stain glass door Cloakroom With wooden flooring arched window and great storage space. Study This private space away from the main reception rooms looks out over the front garden. With bespoke joinery throughout. Reception Hall A square space with decorative ceiling coving, bespoke staircase with walk-in understairs storage and double doors from the entrance hall and through to the drawing room. Guest W.C. Off the reception hall with tiled walls, W.C. and pedestal sink unit. Drawing Room An inviting reception space with features that include a marble fireplace with coal effect gas fire, ornate coving, built in cocktail cabinet and large box bay window with views over the mature front garden. Double doors open into… Dining Room A large yet intimate space with ceiling coving and sliding door to the conservatory. Family Room A cosy room with Le Droff fireplace and easy access to the kitchen, hall and conservatory. Kitchen/Breakfast Room This wonderfully bright space has a triple aspect that overlooking the side and rear of the property. With easy access to the side garden and rear as well as a great flow through to the family room and conservatory. There is a range of hand painted SieMatic wall and floor units including a large central island with breakfast bar all topped with granite counters and backsplash. Appliances include Miele dishwasher and hob, Neff oven and extractor fan, Gaggenau microwave and new Siemens American style fridge/freezer. There is a Beijing slate floor and space for a large family dining table. Conservatory This beautiful bay window conservatory captures views over the sunny rear garden, with features that include stain glass windows, tiled floor and double set of sliding doors through to the reception rooms. Utility Room A back hall separates this room from the kitchen and bedroom 5. With tiled floor and fitted storage. There is plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer as well as space for an undercounter freezer. The boiler is located here. Bedroom 5 A large double bedroom with fitted wardrobes looking out towards the front of the property. Previously used as a playroom/ au pair suite. Ensuite Incorporating a W.C., bath with shower attachment and pedestal sink. Landing Coming up the handcrafted curved staircase there is a wonderful bay window on the return, then up to a landing with access to a large shelved hot press and attic storage. Main Bedroom This fantastic principal suite offers pitched ceilings and a dual aspect. With extensive fitted wardrobes and a large dressing room that leads through too… Ensuite A spacious suite with hand painted walls by specialist artistic painter, double vanity topped with marble counters, built in hairdryer and shaver plug, W.C., corner Jacuzzi bath and bidet. Bedroom 2 A very bright double room with vaulted ceilings overlooking the rear garden, there are fitted wardrobes and feature curved wall. Ensuite With tiled floor and part tiled walls with mosaic detail, large vanity sink unit, W.C. and curved corner shower. Bedroom 3 A large single room or small double with fitted mirrored slide robes. Bedroom 4 A large double room to the front of the property with a triple aspect and fitted wardrobes. The vaulted ceilings continue into a circular study area with views over the green space to the front of the property. Family Bathroom A generous fully tiled suite with bath, vanity sink unit, W.C. and separate corner shower. Garden Entered through electronic security gates attached to two tall pillars, this leads through to the long drive that provides for generous off-street parking. The front garden is mainly laid with lawn surrounded by mature bedding plants and boardered by silver birch and blossom trees. There is an electric car charger and side access from both sides of the property through to the rear garden. This spacious rear garden allows for a large patio wrapping around the rear of the property perfect for entertaining at any time of the year. The first lawn houses a large block-built storage shed and small pond. Steps down to a second lawn area, which was added to the property creating leafy and substantial private garden. Not only is this garden a wonderful size and peaceful setting it also boasts an enviable south westerly orientation that allows for sun all day long.