5 Maretimo Villas, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

For Sale by Private Treaty 5 MARETIMO VILLAS (with separate MEWS) NEWTOWN AVENUE BLACKROCK CO. DUBLIN A94 X2P5 DESCRIPTION Janet Carroll Estate Agents are delighted to offer this unique opportunity to acquire a superior home with a separate Mews in the heart of Blackrock village! If you dreamt of a car-free, sustainable, life, this is it. Yards from the DART, buses, schools, churches, shopping centres, everything is in walking distance and yet 5 Maretimo Villas sits on a mature, leafy street. Within shouting distance of the sea and Blackrock swimming bathing area and Blackrock Park, it is the kind of place where people know your name. In other words, it is not just a neighbourhood, it is a community. For a perfect family life in the metropolis of Dublin, in Number 5, everything is on the doorstep to ensure quality of life. From early childcare to the best primary and secondary schools Dublin has to offer: Blackrock College and Willow Park, Scoil Lorcain and Colaiste Eoin and Colaiste Iosagain, Sion Hill, Booterstown National School, and Saint Andrews College. All the major shopping centers such as Frascati and Blackrock are within the immediate vicinity, as well as many wonderful boutiques, restaurants, bars, specialist shops, library, senior colleges, churches, excellent sporting venues and gymnasium - the list could go on. In nearby Dun Laoghaire, are the IMC multiplex cinema, the Pavilion Theatre and the Dance Theatre of Ireland, the marina and historic yacht clubs together with several tennis and golf clubs. All within walking distance. The city center is just 17 minutes away by DART, or 30 minutes by bus. Built in 1934, on the grounds of the former Georgian manor Maretimo built by Lord Cloncurry, the neighborhood of Maretimo is a small enclave of terraced houses beside the sea. Number 5 is unusual though. Its first owners were reputed to be a posh family from Rathgar who wanted their reception rooms to be larger and more elegant than the tastes of the time. Therefore, the home has the unusual and elegant feature of five walled rooms, in which in the two well-proportioned reception rooms are stunning carved Victorian marble fireplaces, with their original tiles and cast-iron surrounds. The open plan kitchen and dining area open onto the south facing, private patio garden with mature greenery, has a custom-made solid fuel cast iron stove with oven-box by Clearview. The floors are the original pine timber throughout. The kitchen and extension, which feature large Rational windows and doors onto the patio, also have underfloor heating by Hot Foot and oak-floor boards by Barefoot flooring. On the first floor are three bedrooms and the bathroom which features Number 5s original cast iron bath discovered when the bathroom was upgraded. It also has a large modern glass paneled shower tiled in hand made crackle glazed ceramic tiles from Tile Style. The first owners also had a pony and trap, which some elderly neighbors remember the family going out in on Sundays, which were housed at the rear of number 5 in a large stable and garage. This has since been rebuilt and is now a self-contained, beautifully appointed Mews with its own entrance at the rear of the house, it is ideal for the changing movements of family and working life, adapting with ease from workspace to granny flat, or additional €14,000 per annum income under the Room to Rent scheme. Number 5 also has a front garden, currently planted with fruit trees, and raised beds, a side passageway which would allow room for some extension, and a driveway which means there are no parking issues. Number 5s current owners strove to keep all that was original and beautiful about the home, staying sensitive to its footprint and character. Thus, when rewiring the home, they had bespoke oak light switches made to replace the original and unsafe Bakelite ones. They retained the original stained glass front door, gate and cast-iron bath and sink in the main bathroom. The house has been insulated within an inch of its life. With its perfect southerly rear aspect, the house is filled with dappled light and peace. With its beautifully converted attic area which could have many purposes, Number 5 is a deceptively large and light filled house, where every window looks onto restful greenery and where it is truly possible to live and run a business from home without stress, without a car, in a house that moves with all of lifes changing needs. This property still leaves room for its new owners to put their stamp on it, while owning a unique and stunningly located home. Viewing is highly recommended. SPECIAL FEATURES - Built c. 1930 - Turnkey condition throughout - Victorian fireplaces - Additional Mews (potential income of 14,000 p.a. under the room to rent scheme) - Tastefully extended - Senator windows - Attic room - Gas fired central heating - Total area 156.3sqm (House 125 sqm), (Mews 31.30 sqm) - South facing rear garden - Original internal period paneled doors - Off street parking ACCOMMODATION Porch Tiled. Offers external shelter to the entrance of the property Entrance Hall c. 4.29m x 1.85m Original door with feature stain glass window. Pine floor. Understairs storage press. Guest WC Wash hand basin and WC Living Room: c. 4.16m x 4.18m Solid wooden original pine flooring. Ceiling coving. Stunning carved Victorian marble fireplace with cast iron inset and marble hearth. Bay window. Dining room: c. 3.80m x 4.18m Bright and spacious room that links to the Sunroom and Kitchen. Victorian marble fireplace with cast iron inset and period tiles. Pine flooring. Double set of patio doors leading to the rear patio and enclosed south facing garden. Opens into the sunroom. Kitchen: c. 2.54m x 2.35m plus Kitchen extension: c. 2.30 x 5.52m Delightful selection of fitted wall and floor units with tiled splash backs. Lots of worktops for a cook. Under floor heating with solid oak floor. Rangemaster cooker. Neff integrated fridge freezer. Double stainless-steel sink. Recessed lighting. Extractor fan. Unique red resin countertop by Getacore, Franke sink and integrated undercounter bin sorter. The Kitchen extension was architecturally designed and built in 2005/2006 and the Rational doors and Velux windows were installed. This is a wonderful extension to the original home. It has under floor heating with solid oak flooring. Two double sets of patio doors opening into the rear garden and patio. Custom made Clearwater stove with a built-in oven. First Floor: Landing: Fitted with carpet. Skylight brings in lots of natural additional light. Spiral staircase leading to the attic room. Bedroom 1: c. 3.80m x 3.52m Original wooden flooring. Victorian fireplace. Bedroom 2: c. 4.14m x 3.52m Fitted carpet. Tiled period fireplace. Bedroom 3: c. 2.28m x 2.50m Fitted carpet. Fitted shelving. Bathroom: c. 2.33m x 2.50m Tiled floor. Original cast iron bath. WC. Period wash hand basin. Step in shower cubicle with two shower heads including a rain head. Heated towel rail/radiator. Fitted vanity mirror. Second Floor: Attic Room: c. 3.66m x 5.23m Fully insulated. Ideal for many uses including a home office. Enjoys a lovely height. Access to Eves storage. Fitted shelving. OUTSIDE: Rear Garden for Main House: c 4.12m x 7.12m Very interesting layout. Fully enclosed and private with larch timber cladding. Paved with mature feature tree and planting. Beauman garden shed. Linked to the Mews but access currently closed. All external drainage and sanitation was overhauled and upgraded in 2005/2006. Front garden for main house Set nicely back from the tree lined roadway, with its slow paced cycle lanes and simplistic one way traffic flow into the village. Front garden is accessed through double gates with off street parking. Mature plants, fruit trees, and shrubs. Walled with high quality low maintenance artificial grass. MEWS The Mews was architecturally designed. The Mews exterior is cedar clad with teak bespoke doors made by Noel Greenwood of Greenwood Joinery. Brand new roof on the studio with a 15 year warranty. Main entrance from laneway through two large doors. Private pedestrian gated side access also. The Mews offers the potential to earn €14,000 tax free per annum under the room to rent scheme Living room: c. 4.64m x 4.48m Spacious living room flooded with natural light. Fitted wardrobes. Wooden floor. Storage heaters. Bathroom: c. 1.71m x 2.18m Full matching suite. Large bath with built in shower. WC. Wash hand basin. Fitted mirror. Tiled floor. Partly tiled walls. Kitchen: c. 2.83m x 2.18m Full kitchen with fitted wall and floor units. Ceran hob. Beko oven. Extractor fan. Hoover washing machine. Tiled floor and tiled splash backs. Door to the hot press and storage area. Patio: c 1.28m x 3.77m Door from the kitchen to access the private enclosed small garden area. Leading to another door to the side pedestrian entrance of the property. BER DETAILS FOR HOUSE ONLY BER: D2 BER Number: 109765438 Energy Performance Indicator: 266.49 kWh/m²/yr DIRECTIONS: Google search Eircode A94 X2P5 from your current location. VIEWING For a private appointment please email: janet AT janetcarroll.ie or phone Janet on 087 400 2020 or 01 288 2020 OFFERS Offers to be sent in writing to janet AT janetcarroll.ie IMPORTANT NOTICE Janet Carroll Estate Agents for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are, give notice that: - (i) The particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute part of, an offer or contract. (ii) All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and any other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. (iii) No person in the employment of Janet Carroll Estate Agents has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property. PLEASE NOTE Please note we have not assessed any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate, and photographs provided are for guidance only. PSRA Licence Number: 003434