2 Marine Terrace, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, A96P920

Just a few short steps from the lapping shoreline, No. 2 Marine Terrace stands proud amidst this picture perfect, directly sea facing, period terrace that majestically peers out over Scotsman's Bay and out to Howth Head. An immensely appealing property, it has been recently renovated and upgraded, under renowned local architect David Shannon of The Architects, and now presents itself as a contemporary home encased within a wonderfully cared for period building, beautifully marrying old with new and set against a modern, low maintenance south facing garden, perfectly connected to the kitchen, with secure off-street parking. Laid out over four floors, the garden level is currently in use as a separate one-bedroom apartment which will provide the new owner with a lucrative income, an additional family residence or au-pair suite or of course it could be integrated back into the main house. A light and airy atmosphere is present throughout the house and while having been modernised it has retained much of its original features that make these houses so special. The entrance hall door has the original fan light overhead and invites light into the hall which is also lit from the windows that are present to the rear of the stairwell. The interconnecting reception rooms at this level are now in use as an open plan kitchen/living/dining with a fabulous feature fireplace and stunning ocean views. The kitchen area, with island unit incorporating a breakfast counter, has been cleverly connected to the garden via a light bearing glazed door and a contemporary bridge with glazed balustrade. A guest w.c. completes the accommodation on this level. On the first floor, the reception rooms are again interconnecting and are graciously appointed with tall ceilings and elevated sea views. The rear reception room at this level has full planning to be turned into a fourth bedroom with en-suite. At the top of the house there are three double bedrooms, with principal en-suite and a shower room. The ground floor apartment is entered from the front of the property. It has been smartly upgraded and comprises a spacious open plan living/dining that connects through to a kitchen with utility area. The hallway has extensive fitted storage and leads to a double bedroom and shower room. Number 2 occupies a prime position on the coast overlooking Scotsman’s Bay and Dun Laoghaire Pier and is just a short walk from the bustling village of Glasthule with its boutique shopping and gourmet restaurants, while Dun Laoghaire town provides a wealth of amenities both social and essential. There is a wide selection of sporting and recreational amenities in the area including yacht clubs, golf clubs, tennis clubs, beautiful walks down the seafront and over and around Dalkey and Killiney Hills as well as the four yacht clubs and an extensive marina at Dun Laoghaire Harbour, which will be of major interest to the marine and sailing enthusiast. The newly renovated and opened Dun Laoghaire Baths are also on your doorstep. Public transport links to the city centre are easily accessible with the DART station at Glasthule and the No.7 bus stop both close by, while the Aircoach provides direct access to Dublin Airport. There are also many highly regarded schools in the area. Entrance Hall 8.44m x 1.81m. Original fanlight over the hall door, picture rail, ceiling coving, black-and-white tiled floor, archway through to rear hall Guest WC Black and white tiled floor, wash hand basin, w.c.. Living/ Dining Room 5.46m x 4.29m. Sliding sash window taking in breathtaking views, picture rail, ceiling coving, feature marble surround fireplace with tiled inset and brass hood, laminated floor, archway through to… Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 4.34m x 4.29m. Sleek modern kitchen with gray and oak finish soft close wall and floor units, marble effect countertop, stainless steel effect splashback, Miele four ring induction hob, integrated Bosch combination microwave oven, integrated Bosch oven, integrated Bosch dishwasher, integrated Whirlpool washing machine, integrated Whirlpool fridge/freezer, island unit with power point, breakfast counter, further storage and pull out bin, laminate floor, picture rail, ceiling coving, glazed light bearing door out to the garden. Two large sliding sash windows to the rear of the house allow light to fill the stairwell and landings First Floor Dining Room 4.34m x 4.29m. Laminate floor, sliding sash windows, picture rail, ceiling coving, archway through to… Drawing Room 5.46m x 6.20m. Sliding sash windows with panoramic sea and pier views, picture rail, ceiling coving Second Floor Landing With water system closet and access to the attic Bedroom 1 5.46m x 3.46m. Double bedroom with outlook over the water via the sliding sash window En-Suite With pocket sliding door, tiled floor and part tiled walls, whb with under sink storage, recessed lighting, bath with shower attachment and secondary electric shower, w.c. with recessed cistern, wall mounted heated towel rail Bedroom 2 2.70m x 4.29m. Double bedroom with outlook over the water via sliding sash window, recessed lighting Bathroom Tiled floor and partly tiled walls, wall mounted heated towel rail, w.c. with recessed cistern, step in shower cubicle with rainwater showerhead and secondary shower attachment, whb with under sink storage Bedroom 3 4.12m x 2.64m. Laminate wood floor, sliding sash window Ground Floor Apartment Living/Dining 5.46m x 4.59m. Laminate floor, ceiling coving, breakfast bar, sliding sash window. Kitchen 4.17m max x 1.51m. Tiled floor, metro brick tiled splash back, plumbed for dishwasher, integrated oven, integrated hob, integrated extractor fan, breakfast bar, provision for fridge freezer, utility area plumbed for washing machine with tiled floor and tiled splash back. Hall Extensive built-in cupboards and hot press Bedroom 4.34m x 4.59m. Laminate floor, double doors to rear patio, ceiling coving Shower Room Tiled floor, part tiled walls, walk-in shower cubicle, sink with under sink storage, wall mounted heated towel rail, wall mounted medicine cabinet Garden The front area of the house is pebbled and bordered with mature hedging. Granite steps lead up to the hall door and further steps lead down to an outdoor area for the ground floor apartment and the entrance into the apartment. A glazed bridge leads from the kitchen to the rear garden which can also be accessed from the rear vehicular entrance. It basks in the south facing sun throughout the afternoon and is a low maintenance haven that has been paved and pebbled with fixed seating, raised beds, attractive fencing, and night lighting.