Rathcrogue, Station Road, Shankill, D18, D18A6N6

A beautifully balanced detached home that marries traditional bungalow charm with a contemporary rear extension, Rathcrogue is a light filled, modernised home with open plan living that flows seamlessly to the garden and patio areas, presented in an excellent condition throughout and ideally located on a large corner plot within a short stroll of all the excellent local services and amenities which the attractive coastal village of Shankill has to offer. This home should appeal to a variety of buyers and early viewing is highly recommended. Measuring 125sqm/1,345sq.ft + Garage (9sqm) + Attic Room (14.28sqm), the original house was sensitively upgraded and a contemporary extension added about 13years ago by the current owners who have lovingly maintained the property in the intervening years. Stepping inside the original 1950’s bungalow, there is a most welcoming entrance hallway with a tiled floor, panelled walls, a small cloakroom, and a staircase with useful under stairs storage; either side of the hallway, there are two equally proportioned bedrooms with bay windows at the front of the house – one can double up as another reception room with a stove should one require; the main double bedroom to the rear has a walk in wardrobe and an ensuite shower room; passing the elegant family bathroom one enters the county style kitchen with granite worktops, a Belfast sink and window overlooking the garden – from here you seamlessly enter into the rear extension which is a real show stopper: a crisp, contemporary open place space delivering a generous social hub for family life and entertaining. Vaulted ceilings and extensive full height glazing flood the space with natural light whilst connecting the interior to the sunlit garden and paved patio area. Upstairs there is a converted attic room that could be ideal for a multiple of uses such as a home office, snug etc. An attached garage and covered side passageway provide excellent storage space. A big selling feature with this property is the outdoor space – a large corner plot with a wraparound garden and extensive patio area that is blessed by a south and west facing orientation which is ideal for all day enjoyment, a place for kids to play and ‘al fresco’ dining on a nice day. Set behind a high stone wall and mature hedging which offer a great sense of privacy, there is an array of mature planting with a mixture of shrubbery and trees, a grass lawn area to the front and side of the house. Slightly sunken below the garden, there is also a nicely paved patio area along the side of the house with multiple door linking into the open plan living & dining area that provides an excellent space for indoor/outdoor living. The patio continues around to the back of the house to a more sheltered private area. Location: Shankill is a charming and highly sought after village with a great community that offers the best of coastal, suburban and country living. Ideally located on the Dublin/Wicklow border the area is blessed by an abundance of excellent local services and amenities to meet ones everyday needs including 3 primary schools; a Lidl supermarket complex with a Costa Café, a pharmacy and a creche; Shankill Village is a mere 5-minute walk where one will find a Tesco Express, Brady’s Pub with a restaurant upstairs, a wine store and Bart’s Coffee; a Spar shop; hairdressers and barbers shop. Shankill Beach, Tennis Club and Shanganagh Park with its walking trails, playing pitches and playground are a 10-minute walk away. The area is blessed with excellent transport links including regular Dublin Bus services which stop within 100m of the house; regular DART services that are within a 6/7 minute walk away and a good road infrastructure network via the N11/M11/M50 which all provide for easy into Dublin and beyond. The Luas is available at either Cherrywood or Carrickmines; Dundrum Shopping Centre is a 15-minute drive; Dublin City Centre approximately 30-minutes’ drive and the Airport a 40-minute drive away. For the outdoor enthusiasts, there is sea swimming at either Shankill or Killiney beach, numerous walking,/hiking or biking trails in the nearby Dublin & Wicklow mountains together with a choice of local sports and leisure facilities. Local attractions include Killiney Hill, The Powerscourt Estate, Bray Head and promenade, Kilruddery House & Gardens, The Lead Mines and The Scalp. Entrance Hall 1.79m x 3.76m Living Room 7.19m x 4.08m Dining Room 2.68m x 2.63m Kitchen 3.09m x 3.87m Bedroom 1 3.33m x 3.87m Ensuite 2.71m x 1.21m Walk in wardrobe 2.57m x 2.88m Bedroom 2 4.18m x 3.54m Bedroom 3 4.17m x 3.15m Bathroom 2.19m x 2.74m Attic room 5.56m x 2.57m Garage 2.72m x 3.30m