29 Alma Road, Monkstown, Co. Dublin

Number 29 Alma Road is a most impressive, fully refurbished, and tastefully upgraded Victorian family residence with accommodation spread over 4 floors and measures 433sq.m. / 4660sq.ft approx. It is ideally located on this sought-after quiet residential road only 2 minutes walk from Seapoint DART station and a short stroll from the famous bathing area nearby at the Martello Tower, and in close proximity to the villages of Blackrock and Monkstown. The property is beautifully appointed and comes to the market in pristine condition throughout with all of the period details of the Victorian era, perfectly retained and intact which are a testament to an age when attention to detail was paramount. Wide granite steps lead up to the gracious hall door which has a magnificent fanlight over. There is a lovely bright entrance hallway with black and white tiled marble floor, 15ft high ceilings, highly ornate cornicing and decorative archway and display alcoves lead to the inner hallway, and it gives just a hint of what is to come. Most of the rooms retain original period features including high ceilings, ornate ceiling cornicing and centre roses, marble fireplaces, window shutters and sash windows, all of which have been restored. These features marry perfectly with the outstanding craftmanship throughout from the bespoke Andrew Ryan designed kitchen to the magnificent single block of an Italian hand carved oval sandstone bath in the family bathroom and every modern convenience that is required to run a home of this magnitude. Moving through the house the formal interconnecting drawing and dining rooms are among the finest you will encounter with highly ornate Italian marble fireplaces and large sash windows overlooking the front garden and rear garden, its dual aspect allowing natural light to flood the rooms. This house is ideal for those looking for a spacious family home or who wish to entertain on a grand scale. The large kitchen/breakfast room with family room leading to the rear garden is the real heart of this home. With its Andrew Ryan designed kitchen in the traditional style, it has a huge range of built-in wall and floor cabinets with a large island, with black granite worktops, large 6 plate range, and integrated appliances, this kitchen/breakfast room also has a lovely space for informal dining. A large archway leads to a cosy family area where you can relax in front of the fire, which again is another magnificent Italian marble fireplace, or you can enjoy the garden and can access this through glazed double doors. Over the other floors there are five large double Palys some with sea views. The main bedroom has a feature marble fireplace, a walk-in wardrobe and shower room ensuite and has a large window overlooking the rear garden. All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and there are two further shower rooms and a magnificent luxurious family bathroom, which is located on the first floor. This stunning room is fully tiled with magnificent marble tiles, double wash hand basins which are carved from sandstone with the feature oval Italian carved sandstone bath, there is also highly ornate ceiling cornicing and a centre rose. Residents of Monkstown are spoilt for choice being within walking distance of a wealth of amenities in Blackrock, Monkstown and Dun Laoghaire. Seaside walks can be enjoyed together with a range of water activities nearby and the local rugby, tennis and yacht clubs. The DART at Seapoint and a number of bus routes including the Air Coach provide excellent transport to the city centre and Airport. The new cycleway along Seapoint Avenue has added to the charm of the location. The area is also well served by an excellent choice of schools, sailing, tennis and golf clubs. This is truly an exceptional home which offers flexible accommodation throughout, and all positioned in this highly sought-after location. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all this stunning home has to offer. ENTRANCE LEVEL A flight of wide granite steps lead to the imposing hall door with impressive fanlight Entrance Hall 3.50m x 2.88m. Very impressive entrance hall with black and white tiled floor, wonderful 15ft high ceilings, attractive cornicing and ceiling rose with attractive display alcove and decorative archway Drawing Room 5.10m x 7.26m. Stunning room with high ceilings of 12ft and very attractive cornicing and ceiling rose, two large sash windows, wide plank Oak wooden floor, magnificent highly ornate Italian marble fireplace with interconnecting opening to the dining room Dining Room 5.20m x 4.71m. Another stunning room to the rear with matching large sash window, attractive cornicing and ceiling rose, wide plank Oak wooden floor following through from the drawing room, highly ornate Italian marble fireplace Office 3.31m x 2.65m. 15ft high ceiling with skylight and built-in desk Cloakroom and Guest WC Fully tiled with wash hand basin, heated towel rail, window, wc. Walk through to cloakroom which is currently in use as a make-up room with two windows and wooden floor GARDEN LEVEL Lovely wide corridor with marble tiled floor with concealed built in storage cupboards Shower Room 2.45m x 2.45m. Fully tiled with step in shower cubicle, wash hand basin with storage cupboard underneath and mirror over, DEVI mat, window Play Room 1 3.59m x 2.64m. Full length, built-in storage and bookshelves and marble tiled floor that could be converted into an office Play Room 2 3.62m x 2.64m. Tiled floor, window, and built-in wardrobes that could be converted into another bedroom Kitchen/Breakfast Room 5.10m x 7.26m. Bespoke custom built designer kitchen by Andrew Ryan with extensive range of wall and floor units in the traditional style with black marble worktops, large centre island, double Belfast sinks, 6 plate gas hob, double oven, microwave and extractor fan, Miele dishwasher, surround sound, marble tiled floor, underfloor heating and wide archway leads to Family Room 4.91m x 4.42m. Marble tiled floor, highly ornate Italian marble fireplace with fitted gas fire, double doors leading to garden. Door to Lobby Tiled floor and door to front patio area and door to Wine Cellar 7.09m x 2.37m. With original exposed stone walls and storage Laundry/ Utility Room 5.42m x 2.64m. Very large room with extensive built-in storage cupboards, tiled floor, sink unit, plumbed for two washing machines and tumble dryer, fridge/freezer. Hot press with immersion heater. HALL FLOOR RETURN Bathroom 3.61m x 5.43m. Luxurious family bathroom, tiled floor, with handcrafted solid oval bath carved from one piece of Italian sandstone, shower stall with rain shower head and marble tray, dual circular wash hand basins, large dressing mirror, 3 sash windows, wired for sound FIRST FLOOR Flight of stairs to First Floor Landing Main Bedroom Suite 5.20m x 4.71m. Very large double bedroom which runs the depth of the house, with large sash windows front and rear, attractive Italian marble fireplace, ornate ceiling cornicing and centre rose, door to Walk in Wardrobe 2.66m x 2.83m. Extensive built-in storage and shoe storage Shower Room Ensuite 2.32m x 2.83m. Fully tiled with stand in shower, wash hand basin with storage cupboard underneath, heated towel rail, wc, attractive ceiling cornice, DEVI mat, large sash window with lovely sea views Bedroom 2 5.10m x 4.32m. Beautiful large double bedroom with sea views through the large sash window at the front, ornate ceiling cornicing, centre rose and large built-in wardrobes FIRST FLOOR RETURN Window with lovely sea views. Stairs to Second Floor Landing with window featuring lovely sea views over the bay to Howth Bedroom 3 3.88m x 4.71m. Lovely double bedroom with built in wardrobes and desk with fitted cupboards and shelving, large sash window with beautiful sea views Bedroom 4 4.98m x 3.95m. Wonderful double bedroom with excellent built-in wardrobes and desk unit, fitted shelving and cupboards, large sash window with fantastic sea views Shower Room Fully tiled with step in shower cubicle, wash hand basin, DEVI mat and wc Bedroom 5 4.98m x 3.21m. Large double ensuite bedroom to the rear with excellent built-in wardrobes with dressing table unit, large sash window with sea views.