Laurel Bank, Victoria Road, Cork, T12F5CE

Laurel Bank is a well presented five-bedroom Victorian semi-detached home nestled within landscaped grounds on the highly sought after Victoria Road. This period home arrives to the market in good condition whilst still retaining many of its’ original features. Laurel Bank offers a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional residence within close proximity to the city centre. On entering this home, you are greeted by the bright and welcoming porch with original encaustic floor tiling and a spacious entrance hall with understairs storage. The entrance hall provides access to the ground floor accommodation. One will notice the sense of space as the 9ft ceiling heights run throughout the ground floor. Accommodation comprises a spacious living room to the front of the property and a large dining room which leads to the sitting room and kitchen to the rear of the home. Conveniently located just off the kitchen is a guest w.c. and a boot room that gives access to the rear garden. On the first floor, a return stair provides access to the main bathroom, shower room, a home office and three spacious bedrooms. The second-floor accommodation is comprised a generous double bedroom and a single bedroom. To the front of the property, the garden is enclosed by a combination of brick wall and hedging and includes a gated tarmac driveway with a lawned area that features established shrub borders. There is off?street parking for several cars. The generous south?west?facing rear garden is predominantly paved and includes a greenhouse and a storage shed. A large, well?maintained garage sits at the far boundary of the garden. Laurel Bank enjoys a prime location on the city side of Victoria Road with access to many local amenities and services. Such is the fantastic potential of this period home, coupled with the ideal location and private gardens, this is a must-see property that should not be missed. Porch 1.36m x 1.23m. The porch features original encaustic floor tiling and a charming wooden double door with an arched glass window that fills the entrance with natural light. Entrance Hall 1.84m x 6.41m. The welcoming entrance is bright and spacious and benefits from original features such as cornicing and the front door with inset stain glass and a stain glass panel overhead. Wooden floors run throughout and there is additional understairs storage. Access to the living room, sitting room, kitchen and upstairs accommodation is provided from the entrance hall. Living Room 4.17m x 5.16m. The spacious living room is positioned to the front of the property and features coving to the high ceilings, carpet flooring and original doors. The original marble surround open fireplace provides a notable focal point while a large bay window with working window shutters offers a generous view across the front garden. Dining Room 3.36m x 3.66m. Glazed double doors lead to a comfortable yet spacious dining room. With feature high ceilings, this room has an open fireplace with an original Victorian surround and original picture rails. The dining room benefits from a large window to the rear of the property, and access to an additional storage room. The storage room features a window to the side of the property. Storage Cupboard 1.85m x 1.19m. Storage cupboard with a window that overlooks the side of the property. Sitting Room 3.58m x 4.07m. The sitting room is approached via a short few steps down from the entrance hall and benefits from dual?aspect windows to the sides of the home that provide excellent natural light. Featuring wooden flooring, a red?brick fireplace with a wooden mantel and solid fuel stove serves as the main focal point of the room. The sitting room also benefits from a small cloak room with floor to ceiling shelving and a window that overlooks the side of the property. Kitchen 2.51m x 6.68m. The kitchen is positioned to the rear of the home and is accessed through the sitting room. It is a bright, well?lit space, enhanced by a large Velux window and sliding patio doors opening to the rear garden. The room is fitted with a range of appliances, floor and wall units, a tiled splashback, and a combination of lino and tiled flooring. The layout comfortably accommodates informal dining. A guest w.c. and a boot room are also accessed directly from the kitchen. Boot Room 1.47m x 1.14m. The boot room is accessed from the kitchen and features lino flooring and gives direct access to the rear garden and guest w.c. Guest W.C. 1.49m x 1.84m. Two-piece bathroom suite which features tiled flooring, eye level storage units and a frosted window to the side of the property which gives natural light and ventilation. Landing 1 1.85m x 6.97m. The return stair landing, featuring a large window that overlooks the side of the property and another window that overlooks the side of the property on the landing that leads to the third bedroom, hot press, the main bathroom, shower room and home office to the rear of the home. The first-floor accommodation also includes a large main bedroom to the front of the home and the second double bedroom. Bedroom 1 5.70m x 3.93m. This expansive principal bedroom stretches the entire width of the property, offering a rare sense of openness in a period home. The main bedroom features built-in wardrobes and a period-style timber washstand with ceramic basin. Three windows with glazing bars at the mid-section overlook the front driveway and provide much natural light. Bedroom 2 3.70m x 3.67m. Large double bedroom with built in wardrobes, a period-style timber washstand with ceramic basin and a large window that overlooks the rear garden. Bedroom 3 2.51m x 3.74m. Spacious double bedroom that features a built-in wardrobe and a large window that overlooks the side of the property. Main Bathroom 2.54m x 1.62m. A partially tiled, three-piece bath suite and features lino flooring. It benefits from a frosted window overlooks the side of the property and provides light and natural ventilation. Shower Room 2.37m x 1.50m. The shower room, featuring timber flooring and a Velux window, is comprised of a three-piece electric shower suite. Office 4.35m x 2.84. Cosy office space with a large window that overlooks the rear garden. Landing 2 1.80m x 4.77m Bedroom 4 5.71x 3.63. Spacious double bedroom with carpet flooring, a washstand and two windows that overlook the front garden. Bedroom 5 3.68 x 3.58. Generous and bright single bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a washstand and windows that overlook the rear garden. Landing 3 1.81m x 3.64m