Brooklyn, Brook Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91C7X4

A very impressive period dwelling that cuts a fine figure, inside & out, and very convenient to town, schools and train station. Designed by William Hemmingway in the late 1800's by the Great Northern Rail as the railway manager's house, Brooklyn is a large semi-detached, four-bay two-storey home which has been completely refurbished. Alongside the impressive property, the location warrants a note: Brooklyn is located just off the Ardee Road, just a short walk from Clarke's train station (hourly trains to Dublin / Belfast), Friary national school, and Dundalk Grammar School. Dundalk town centre which has full amenities and services is under 1 km away, striking a good balance between urban and suburban living). The M1 is also convenient, making Dublin and Belfast airports less than 1 hour away. During the past 2 years, the property has been carefully refurbished, rewired, replumbed and replastered, with great attention and sympathy given to its original form and features. In addition to its fine Victorian DNA – which is evident upon arrival past the decorative iron railings, electric gates and along the gravel drive with ample parking for 5 or more vehicles – the house is also extended with many important modern factors carefully applied. Entrance porch with features ornate glass into hallway with high ceilings, original cornice work and solid oak parquet flooring, which runs through much of the ground floor. The hall is flanked left by reception 1 (a study), with more of that beautiful parquet flooring, fireplace and original cornice work. To right is a dual aspect living room with bay windows – a very handsome space indeed. To rear of hall, access to a workshop that equally might serve as further accommodation – or indeed a downstairs, future-proofing bedroom (STP). A modern, fully tiled shower room with smart accessories and complete tiling, is adjacent. Breakfast room leads to a modern triple aspect kitchen with granite top and acres of space. Utility, with modern gas boiler, is adjacent. The kitchen has double door access onto the west facing back garden. Fully enclosed, the garden has a lovely aspect, overlooking an impressive community building that is of the same parish, architecturally, of Brooklyn. The garden has rear gated access onto a shared access of good width. Back inside, the second bathroom is on the return, and is another example of modern essentials fitting into period accommodation – fresh granite tiling marries with fantastic sanitary ware in this bright space. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, most with original decorative cast iron fireplaces: the first is a generous double with period features and proportions. Bed 2, presented as dressing room, is a small single. Bed 3 is the prize, with dual aspect, and Bed 4 is another handsome double. This home is beautifully presented and, with those impeccable oak floors and refurbished sash windows, it's every bit the gracious dwelling: definitely one to view, admire and enjoy.