Description
Sherry FitzGerald are thrilled to offer this stunning A2 rated five bedroomed home to the market. Discover the perfect balance of elegance and practicality in this turnkey three-storey five bedroomed detached family home, set within the exclusive Huntington Lodge. Huntington Lodge is an intimate development comprising of just 11 distinguished residences. Ideally located off the Castleknock Road, No. 8 Huntington Lodge provides the epitome of a home that is turnkey.
Located to the rear of this small development no.8 has a dual driveaway with electric gates leading to the gravel driveway with secure off-street parking. Situated over 3 stories this imposing brick finished home has lots of quality design features and finishes and a most desirable layout which includes an impressive open plan kitchen and dining area with floor to ceiling sliding glass doors which open out to the private landscaped South/West facing rear garden. Everything within this home exudes luxury from flooring to bespoke carpentry, wall panelling and the magnificent bathrooms with luxurious marble tiling coupled with high-end fittings, integrated speaker systems, Quooker tap to name but a few.
Upon entry, a welcoming hallway with bright marble tiled flooring and feature wall panelling sets the tone for the high-quality finishes found throughout. The front drawing room accessed through doble sliding doors is bathed in natural light with bespoke window shutters giving an extra elegant feel, the feature gas fireplace is the real focal point and either side is adorned by bespoke fitted wall units and storage. To the right of the hallway is another nice-sized reception room that is currently used as a home office. Further along the hallway, a generous cloakroom/boot room which is an ideal place to store shoes, coats and school bags and there is also access to the side garden. There is also a large downstairs guest WC positioned before the open-plan kitchen and dining area. Designed for modern living, the large open plan space to the rear of the property is sure to impress, features premium fittings throughout, a chic island unit with a breakfast bar, and a separate pantry. Overlooking the private, low-maintenance south/west facing rear garden, perfect for outdoor dining, this area is ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining guests. There is also a cozy family area that is cleverly divided by wall mounted solid fuel double sided gas stove.
Ascending to the first floor, the front of the house is dedicated to a spacious primary suite spanning its entire width, providing a great sense of luxury with a large walk in dressing room/wardrobe off the bedroom to the right and a large en-suite to the left. To the rear, two well-proportioned double bedrooms share a sleek, contemporary bathroom. There is also a laundry room on this level that is fully fitted and plumbed for a washing machine and dryer. The journey continues to the second floor, where there are two further well-proportioned double bedrooms and another sleek, family bathroom. The highlight of this floor however is the extra-large family room that spans the width of the property and is an ideal home entertaining area, with double doors leading to a balcony providing great views across D.15. This private retreat is ideal for families with teenage children. There is also a stairs leading to the large attic area that is fully floored and its accessibility makes it ideal for home storage.
The landscaped rear gardens can be accessed from both sides of the house and are south/west facing and there is great privacy provided by raised, mature, evergreen oak pencil trees. There is also a paved granite patio area that takes full advantage of the southwest facing aspect and can be accessed from both the dining room and family room. There is a gated side passage to the left and to the right an extra wide 3.5m side contains a garden shed ideal for extra storage.
This exceptional home is perfectly positioned for those seeking to establish themselves in the Castleknock area and is ideal for commuters as it is literally 1min walk to Castleknock Train station and a stone's throw from a reliable bus service. Huntington Lodge is ideally located within walking distance of both Castleknock and Blanchardstown villages and is also adjacent to the Royal Canal Greenway which is a lovely space to take walks and unwind. The expansive Phoenix Park is also just beyond Castleknock Village.
It's location so close to Castleknock Village and the magnificent Phoenix Park ensure the best of convenience. Shopping, dining and leisure and recreational options abound. There is an unrivalled choice of National & Secondary Schools in this catchment. A host of sporting clubs, including Castleknock Tennis Club, Cricket, Polo, Horseback riding, GAA, Rugby and several Golf Clubs are located in the immediate vicinity.
City Centre which is well served by bus and train is 7 km, the IFSC is 8 km, Four Courts 6 km, Dublin Airport is 16 km (15/20-minute drive). Heuston Train Station and the Luas hub are 5 km. Easy access to the N3, M3 and M50 ensure all major destinations are within reach. All times and distances are approximate.
Overall, this is a great opportunity to buy a substantial family home on an impressive site close to both Castleknock and the Phoenix Park, viewing is recommended. Accommodation
Entrance Lobby - 3.66m x 1.7m
Bright and spacious lobby with feature ornate Georgian style wall panelling. French doors lead to the main entrance hall, finished with Italian Crema MarfiL flooring.
Entrance Hall - 6.4m x 2.34m
Fabulous entrance hall with feature ornate Georgian style wall panelling. Sweeping staircase to the first floor and finished with Italian Crema Marfit flooring.
Drawing Room - 5.1m x 3.8m
Accessed from the wonderful reception hall, this stunning bright drawing rooms main focal point is the feature fireplace with gas log effect fireplace, adorned to either side with bespoke hand crafted shelving and storage. Complete with solid limed-oak herringbone flooring and decorative coving.
Study - 4m x 2.5m
Located to the right of the hallway is the home office with high quality laminate timber flooring.
Cloakroom/Boot Room - 1.5m x 4m
Located off the hallway this practical Cloak/Boot room is fitted with built in storage and seated area designed by Cawley's furniture design, Italian Marfit flooring. Door to side garden.
Guest WC - 1.5m x 1.5m
Good sized guest wc, containing wc and wash hand basin. Feature wall panelling, decorative coving and finished with Italian Crema Marfit flooring.
Kitchen/Dining Room -
A stunning open-plan kitchen dining room is the heart of this home, designed by the current owners and Shalford kitchen designs with an extensive range of floor and eye level presses and storage. The centre piece being the large breakfast island with feature lighting and breakfast bar, and Quooker tap, finished with marble worktops. The kitchen is further complemented by an excellent range of appliances including an electric range hob and oven, American style fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher. The open plan room leads to the contemporary dining area features substantial glazing on all sides ending in a set of sliding doors to the rear patio and gardens and finished with Italian Crema Marfi tiled floors.
Pantry - 2.5m x 1.4m
Offering extra storage space this practical pantry come fully fitted with fitted units designed by Shalford Kitchen designs and finished with Crema Marfi tiled flooring. There is also a door to the side passage.
Family Room - 4.6m x 3.7m
Open plan from the kitchen steps lead up to this cosy family room divided from the kitchen area with a floating double sided solid fuel stove/fireplace, a large sliding floor to ceiling patio door gives views over the rear garden and patio area. Another feature of this room is dropped ceiling with underlighting ensuring a relaxing atmosphere.
Landing - 4.2m x 2.2m
Bright and spacious landing with feature Georgian style wall panelling and finished with hardwood Walnut timber flooring.
Primary Suite - 5.9m x 3.6m
An impressively proportioned primary suite with solid Walnut timber flooring and decorative coving, Built in tv system.
Walk-in Dressing Room - 6m x 3.3m
Off the primary suite is this fantastic walk in dressing room/wardrobe with fitted wardrobes designed by Cawley's Furniture Design. Finished with solid Walnut timber flooring.
En-Suite - 4.5m x 3.4m
Luxurious primary en-suite featuring a free standing bath and cleverly designed his and hers vanity sinks, separate tiled shower and door to wc. Finished with marble tiled flooring, panelled walls and recessed lighting.
Bedroom 2 - 4.5m x 3.38m
Large double bedroom dual aspect with lots of natural light, built in wardrobes and solid Walnut timber flooring.
Bedroom 3 - 4.1m x 3.1m
Large double bedroom dual aspect with lots of natural light, fitted wardrobes and solid Walnut timber flooring.
Laundry Room - 3.4m x 1.8m
Cleverly included on the middle floor the fully fitted laundry room is plumbed for both washing machine and dryer, fitted worktops and tall storage presses. Tiled flooring.
Bathroom - 3m x 2.1m
This well-appointed family bathroom suite comes complete with bath, wc, whb and shower unit. The bathroom is fully tiled with cream Marfil marble tiles.
Landing - 3.4m x 2.2m
Bright and spacious landing with feature Georgian style wall panelling and finished with hardwood Walnut timber flooring. Door to attic room.
Home Entertainment Room - 10.6m x 4.4m
Spanning the width of the house is this versatile reception room that is sure to be used by the whole family. At one end there is a home entertainment area and at the other a home gym area. There are French doors leading to a balcony with views across D.15. Finished with solid Walnut timber flooring. Door to storage area.
Bedroom 4 - 4.4m x 3.5m
Large double bedroom dual aspect with lots of natural light, built in wardrobes and high quality laminate timber flooring
Bedroom 5 - 4m x 3.8m
Large double bedroom dual aspect with lots of natural light, fitted wardrobes and high quality laminate timber flooring.
Bathroom - 3m x 2.1m
This well-appointed family bathroom suite comes complete with bath, wc, whb and shower unit. The bathroom is fully tiled with cream Marfil marble tiles.
Attic Room - 10.6m x 5.2m
Exceptionally large attic room, fully floored and with a Velux roof light, ideal for home storage or further accommodation, could be used for a variety of uses.
Features
- Certified A2 rated.
- Heat & water provided by Dimplex Air-to-water Pump
- Constructed using award the winning ICF (Insulated Concrete Form Structure)
- Underfloor heating throughout all 3 floors
- Concrete floors & stairs throughout all 3 floors
- Kitchen, pantry & all fitted units by award winning Shalford Kitchen Designs.
- Cloakroom & all fitted wardrobes by Cawley's Furniture Design, Ballyfermot.
- 20mm Italian Crema Marfit stone throughout communal ground floor areas.
- Extra height ceilings throughout house, decorated with polished chrome chandeliers throughout.
- All rooms completed with 9” Georgian style coving & 10” ornate skirting.
- South/West facing rear garden flooded with light all afternoon & evening
- Rear garden privacy provided by raised, mature, evergreen oak pencil trees.
- Solid walnut stairs and flooring throughout upper floors
- Full width stair access to full height, floored attic space, 70m2 easily convertible into additional living/ recreational space.
- Ornate Georgian style wall panelling spanning entire hall, porch, stairs, and landings
- Ornate Georgian style panelling in downstairs bathroom, also master ensuite
- Double sided, focal-point, solid wood fireplace in main living area
- Gas log effect fire in front sitting room, complete with solid limed-oak parquet flooring.
- Remote controlled gates.
- 1 min walk to Castleknock Train Station.
BER Details
BER: A2
BER No: 108575242
Energy Performance Indicator: 38.22 kWh/me/yr Negotiator
D15 DX98 
