Description
Occupying an enviable position in a quiet enclave just off Brighton Road and overlooking a large green area to the front with a private sunny south facing garden to the rear, No. 23 Brighton Avenue a detached home of 200.31 sq.m approx. comes to the market having undergone a deep retro fit from top to bottom. With an attractive double fronted redbrick façade, this family home boasts B1 rating and the stylish interiors throughout are further enhanced by the extension to the rear of the property and the converted attic space. The flexibility of the accommodation throughout is sure to appeal to a wide variety of prospective purchasers.
This is a wonderfully proportioned property with the perfect balance of living and sleeping accommodation. From the moment you enter this home there is a warm and welcoming feel which prevails throughout with a lovely flow. The ground floor offers several reception rooms with a cosy
playroom room or home office, a large drawing room to the front with large bay window, bespoke cabinetry and enclosed solid fuel stove. The spacious open plan living/kitchen/dining room is arranged in an L-shape with direct access from each of the dining space and the kitchen to a large patio and sunny rear garden. The luxurious Noel Dempsey kitchen
was installed in 2023 and features high end integrated appliances, unique halo lighting, quartz counters, pantry and large island with breakfast bar that can comfortably seat all the family. The cabinetry configuration, with tongue and groove panelling, continues in the living area where a
media wall has been designed for modern living. Off this space is access to a generous utility room. The dining area has a vaulted ceiling with roof lights allowing this large space to be flooded with natural light. A guest w.c. finishes off this level. On the first floor there are three double
bedrooms and a good size single bedroom all with fitted wardrobes, a family bathroom with the main bedroom is complete with en-suite shower room. The attic is incredibly large and has been converted with roof windows to the rear and eaves storage. This space is currently used as a guest bedroom and home office.
Brighton Avenue is an attractive residential development which is located just moments away from Foxrock and Cabinteely Villages both offering an array of bijou shops, gourmet cafes, restaurants and trendy boutiques.
The location is ideal within walking distance to the village of Foxrock as well as the Luas station at Carrickmines. There are several excellent primary and secondary schools nearby as well as recreational facilities such as Carrickmines Lawn Tennis club, golf and fitness clubs in the immediate area. The racecourse at Leopardstown and walks in the Dublin
Mountains await. Foxrock is within close proximity to Dun Laoghaire with yacht clubs and the marina will be of interest to water sports enthusiasts. Services in Dundrum, Stillorgan and Blackrock shopping centres are within quick reach. The N11 and the M50 are easily accessed facilitating an easy commute to city centre and nationwide.
The walled front garden was remodelled and upgraded in 2024 with a light reflective gravelled drive way boarded by silver granite stonework and a granite front step. There is generous parking, a large lawn area and lush planting beds. Two gated side passages lead through to the rear garden.
The rear garden boasts an ideal southerly orientation. Given a complete make-over in 2018 this wonderful out space boasts a flat manicured lawn, colourful flowering plants and pleached magnolia trees planted in 2023 make this a secluded sun-trap space to relax. The Egyptian sandstone patio is ideal for dining al fresco in the summer with direct access from both the dining space and the kitchen area. Accommodation
Entrance Hall -
Custom wall panelling throughout, continuingup the stairs, across the landing and to the upper floor of the house. Understairs “smart” storage.
Guest W.C. -
An appealing space painted in Farrow & Ball's Hague Bluewith decorative ceramic tiles and matching back splash, wall mountedsink and W.C.
Playroom/Study -
To the front of the property, this cosy room with a baywindow is the perfect playroom or home office. There is fitted storage and hidden within is the solar panel battery for storing surplus electricity generated from the property's solar panels. It has been carefully placedon an external wall to allow for the installation of an electric car charger should one be needed.
Drawing Room -
A wonderfully relaxing space with plush carpeting,bespoke cabinetry with built-in lighting installed only recently, ceiling coving and a large bay window overlooking the front garden and the green to the front of the property. The main feature of this room is the stone fireplace with enclosed solid fuel stove; perfect for relaxing in the Irish winter.
Living/Kitchen/Dining Room -
This bright and airy L-shaped space is filled with natural light. A great family space, it opens from two doors directly into the rear garden. Completely renovated in 2023, the kitchen was moved to the far side of the room allowing space for a large island with breakfast bar. The custom designed Noel Dempsey fitted kitchen is a midnight blue colour, topped with Italian SM Quartz countertop and up-stands. High end intergrated appliances include a Quooker tap, Bora filter induction hob, Bosch dishwasher and fridge, and Neff combidouble oven. There is extensive storage on both sides of the island and a luxurious pantry with drawer storage and coffee station equipped with plenty of sockets. In the living space the fitted cabinetry houses a wall mounted television, a workstation, storage and a full-height hidden drinks cabinet with matching quartz counter. The dining area is in the extension to the rear of the property with space for a large family dining table. The double roof lights and dual aspect large windows make this a wonderful entertaining space with garden views.
Utility Room -
This enviably spacious room has fully fitted cabinetrywith plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and space for a free-standing freezer. There is a fitted rail for drying, full-height broom cupboard, plenty of counter space and direct access to the side passage.
Landing -
With plush carpeting and access to the shelved walk-in linen cupboard.
Bedroom 1 -
A fantastic main bedroom with a large bay window and apicture window to the front of the property enjoying vistas over the green to the front of the property. Originally two bedrooms, it was convertedinto a large space with extensive fitted storage.
Ensuite -
The contemporary fully tiled shower room boasts a curvedcorner shower with glass surround and stylish stripped tile, W.C. and wash hand basin.
Bedroom 2 -
A double room with fitted wardrobes with views over therear garden.
Bedroom 3 -
A generous single room to the rear of the property with fitted wardrobes and views over the rear garden.
Bathroom -
A good size family bathroom fully renovated in 2015 withvanity sink unit, W.C and bath with power shower.
Bedroom 4 -
A bright double room to the front of the property withdormer window and fitted wardrobes.
Attic Space -
A large space with apex ceilings, two large roof lights to the rear and access to the eave's storage. This space is currently used as a homeoffice and guest bedroom.
Gardens -
The walled front garden was remodelled and upgraded in 2024 with a light reflective gravelled drive way boarded by silver granite stonework and a granite front step. There is generous parking, a large lawn area and lush planting beds. Two gated side passages lead through to the rear garden. The rear garden boasts an ideal southerly orientation. Given a completemake-over in 2018 this wonderful out space boasts a flat manicured lawn, colourful flowering plants and pleached magnolia trees planted in 2023make this a secluded sun-trap space to relax. The Egyptian sandstone patio is ideal for dining al fresco in the summer with direct access from both the dining space and the kitchen area.
Features
- SPECIAL FEATURES
- Complete deep retro fit of the entire property
- Viessmann condensing combi boiler (Vitodens 111-W 32kW)
- Triple glazed windows throughout (installed in 2015 and 2021)
- Complete internal insulation and pumped cavity insulation in 2015
- Extended to the rear and into the attic space
- All new bathrooms
- All new flooring
- New dormer roof, fireplace flue, replacement flashing and membrane for entire roof
- New remodelled and stylish facia, soffits and downpipes fitted in 2024
- Noel Dempsey custom kitchen fitted in 2023
- Quooker hot water and filtered water tap
- Bora filter induction hob
- Landscaped sunny south facing gardens with Egyptian limestone patio to rear and gravelled drive with silver
- granite cobble surround to front
- Solar panels and Moixa 4.2kWh smart battery
- Wired Ring doorbell and rear garden camera
- PhoneWatch monitored alarm system
- 1GB fibre to home broadband (hardwired to home office in attic space)
- Exterior lighting and sockets, with electricity in the shed.
BER Details
BER: B1
BER No: 106837461
Energy Performance Indicator: 95.07kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
