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€1,350,000 Sold
2 beds
2 baths
192 sqm
1.85 Acres
Description
Balscadden House was once home to the famous Irish Poet W.B. Yeats from 1880 to 1883.
"I have spread my dreams under your feet. Tread softly because you tread on my dreams."
Balscadden House is set on a fine coastal / cliff side plot of approx. 1.85 acres in total which includes the parcel of adjoining amenity land of approx. 0.95acres including the Stack (/Stag) rock.
Accommodation briefly comprises; Conservatory, living room, dining room, sunroom, kitchen, hall, 2 double bedrooms, 2 ensuite bathrooms, shower room and 2 attic rooms. Outside there is a timber chalet, garage and block built shed.
House approx. 192.5sqm/2,072sqft
Attic approx. 52.5sqm/565sqft
TOTAL approx. 245sqm/2,637sqft
Location is close to perfection, set just up from Howth Village with commanding, elevated sea views. There is a host of amenities including schools, shops, bars & restaurants, sports & leisure facilities, beaches, cliff walks and so much more. Great public transport including bus & train (DART) to & from Dublin City Centre. Also, convenient to Dublin Airport.
Features
Few minutes walk from Howth village.
Approx.1.85acres in total
House approx. 192.5sqm/2,072sqft
Attic approx. 52.5sqm/565sqft
TOTAL approx. 245sqm/2,637sqft
Detached period house.
Oil Fired Central Heating.
Garage.
Attic conversion.
Rooms
Living Room 6.15m x 5.1m Ornate marble open fireplace, TV point, coving, ceiling rose, carpet, large picture window with sea view.
Hall 7.2m x 2.9m Lead glass window, Hotpress, spiral stairs to attic space.
Kitchen 3.3m x 3.95m Fitted kitchen, cooker, extractor fan, plumbed for washing machine and dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, coving, spotlights. Sea view.
Dining Room 4.2m x 6.5m Feature open fireplace, coving, ceiling rose, coloured glass window, Sea view. French doors to...
Sun Room 3.55m x 1.4m Windows all round, glass roof, carpet. Sea view.
Bedroom 1 4.1m x 3.85m Double, Built-in sliderobes, TV point, carpet. Sea view.
En-Suite 1.75m x 1.8m Wash hand basin, W.C., bath, fully tiled.
Shower Room 1.75m x 1.85m Wash hand basin, W.C., walk-in shower (electric), fully tiled, coving, storage. Sea view.
TV Room 2.2m x 4.9m Open fire, coving, TV point, glass door out to garden patio. Sea view.
Bedroom 2 3.35m x 3.15m Double, lead glass window, carpet. Sea view.
Attic 1 7.1m x 4.7m Velux window, carpet. Sea view.
Attic 2 2.7m x 4.9m Window to side, velux window, carpet. Sea view.
Boiler/Utility Room 3.3m x 1.6m Oil fired central heating boiler, space for condenser dryer, lights and sockets.
Outside
Main Garden Accessed from Conservatory, sea view of Ireland's Eye, paved patio ideal for al fresco dining, benefits from sunshine all day, mature planting, timber fence.
Patio Accessed from TV room, patio, wall, door out to Balscadden Road, block built out-house approx 3.5m x 1.5m, mature planting along cliff side, seaview of Howth Harbour, Ireland's Eye and Lambay Island and beyond.
Chalet Timber chalet with open plan living/kitchen, bedroom, shower room and store.
- Living/Dining Room 5.15m x 2.7m Tongue & groove timber floor, exposed beams, french doors out to decked patio.
- Bedroom 2.35m x 2.15m Tongue & groove timber floor, hotpress.
- En-Suite 2.2m x 0.9m Wash hand basin, W.C., Electric shower, Part-tiled.
- Storage Tongue & groove timber floor.
Garage 7.6m x 3.1m Block built, up & over garage door to Balscadden Road.
BER Information
BER Number: 117516203
Energy Performance Indicator: 365.51 kWh/m²/yr
About the Area
Howth is a picturesque, bustling fishing village located 15km (9.3miles) from Dublin City Centre.
Howth peninsula has an abundance of amenities including the famous cliff walks, beaches, Howth Castle & Estate, a cookery school, golf courses, tennis club, gyms, yacht & sailing clubs and excellent schools.
The village is renowned for it’s gourmet fish restaurants and traditional pubs.
Public transport is excellent and close by giving easy access to Dublin City via bus and train. There is also a coastal walk & cycleway.
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