Springville, 24 Cross Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94Y1X4

For Sale by Public Auction on Thursday 9th July at 2.30pm in our Auction Room at Lisney, St. Stephen's Green House, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 PH42. A distinguished double-fronted period residence, Springville, 24 Cross Avenue, enjoys a superb position on this highly regarded and mature residential road in the heart of Blackrock. This very fine family home extends to approximately 242 sq.m. (2,605 sq.ft.), offering elegant, well-proportioned accommodation throughout, while retaining a wealth of original period features synonymous with its era. Although now requiring refurbishment, the property presents an outstanding opportunity to create a truly exceptional home of considerable character and style, tailored entirely to one’s own specification. Upon entering, one is welcomed by an impressive reception hall of notable length and ceiling height, immediately setting the tone for the accommodation that follows. To either side of the hall are two gracious reception rooms, each enjoying excellent proportions, high ceilings, ornate cornicing and centre roses, together with fine marble and cast iron fireplaces. These rooms provide superb formal entertaining space, filled with natural light from large sliding sash windows to the front. To the rear of the property, a further reception/living room offers a more relaxed family space, complete with open fireplace and direct access to the south facing garden via sliding patio doors, creating a wonderful connection between indoor and outdoor living. The kitchen, located adjacent, retains its original layout and proportions and offers significant potential for modernisation or reconfiguration, subject to the purchaser’s requirements. A generous storeroom with guest w.c. completes the ground floor accommodation. At first floor level, the accommodation is equally impressive. A magnificent drawing room/bedroom spans the depth of the property, featuring exceptional ceiling height, intricate period detailing and a striking fireplace, offering versatility as either an elegant reception room or principal bedroom. There are three further spacious bedrooms, all of generous proportions and many retaining original fireplaces and wash hand basins, together with both a bathroom and separate shower room. Externally, the property is complemented by a magnificent south-facing rear garden, which enjoys a high degree of privacy and seclusion. Laid out in an attractive L-shape, it features a lawned area, patio space and an abundance of mature planting and trees, creating a serene and sheltered outdoor environment. To the front, the house is set back behind original railings with pedestrian and vehicular access, providing off-street parking to the side along with a garage, in addition to further on-street parking. Springville represents a rare opportunity to acquire a home of genuine character and scale on one of Blackrock’s most sought-after roads. While in need of refurbishment, the property offers immense scope to create a superb family residence in a prime and convenient location close to a wealth of amenities, including excellent schools, transport links, and the villages of Blackrock and Monkstown. Reception Hall 2m x 7.5m. with ceiling coving, centre rose and door leading to the Dining Room 4.8m x 4.5m. to the front with attractive cast iron fireplace, tiled inset, marble surround and tiled hearth, ceiling coving, centre rose and double doors leading to Storeroom/Downstairs W.C. 4.8m x 2.6m. with pedestal wash hand basin, w.c., and window to rear Library 5.3m x 4m. with sliding sash window to the front, cast iron fireplace with open fire and mahogany surround, ceiling coving and centre rose Kitchen 5.3m x 3.1m. fitted with a range of overhead press and drawer units, double drainer stainless steel sink unit, free standing oven and dishwasher, plumbed for washing machine, marble fireplace with tiled inset, slate hearth, ceiling coving and sliding sash window to rear Living Room 4.5m x 5.8m. with raised brick open fireplace, window to side, sliding patio doors leading to the rear and attractive timber flooring. First Floor Return Shower Room with shower and storage Bathroom with pedestal wash hand basin, w.c., bath with telephone shower, part tiled walls and window to side Bedroom 1 2.9m x 5m. with window to rear, pedestal wash hand basin and cast iron fireplace First Floor Drawing Room 4.8m x 7.4m. dual aspect, attractive ceiling detail with centre rose, marble fireplace with cast iron inset, stone hearth and open fire Bedroom 3 5.3m x 3m. with open fireplace, window overlooking front and access to the attic Bedroom 4 5.3m x 4.2m. with window to rear, pedestal wash hand basin, fireplace with cast iron inset and ceiling coving Garage to the side providing off street parking Garden to the rear is a magnificent L-shaped South facing garden offering great privacy and seclusion, lawn area, mature planting and trees.