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Asking Price
€900,000
€900,000
4 beds
2 baths
124 sqm
Description
Woodycrest, 8A Leicester Avenue is a very charming four-bedroom bow windowed detached family residence, situated on a mature and popular residential road located just off the Rathgar Road. Constructed in the pre-war era, Woodycrest comes to the market in need of modernisation but offers tremendous potential to extend subject to planning permission, reconfigure and refurbish while retaining numerous original features such as internal doors with original brass fittings, coving, picture rails, and fireplaces. This dwelling exudes charm and character throughout. Positioned just moments away from the heart of Rathgar village and Rathmines Town, the location boasts exceptional convenience, providing access to the array of amenities on your doorstep.
The property extends to 124 sqm/ 1,335 sq ft approx and comprises an entrance porch leading to the inviting entrance hallway with access to the interconnecting front-facing living room with attractive bow window and opening out to the dining room. At garden level there is a guest shower room and a kitchen/breakfast room with ample kitchen floor and eye level cabinets and access to the small rear yard. Upstairs, four bedrooms and a family bathroom can be found, with attic access from the landing. Woodycrest also offers an own door, self-contained garden room to the side of the property which offers multiple uses, and potential to extend (stpp).
The front garden is accessed through gates and boasts an array of well stocked flower beds, with a path leading to the front door and parking for multiple cars. Conveniently there is access to the rear yard from Grosvenor Road.
This is a superb residential location with an abundance of local and nearby facilities and amenities. It is conveniently located within walking distance of the town and villages of Rathmines, Rathgar, Terenure and Harold’s Cross and is approx. 3km from St Stephen’s Green and many of Dublin’s principal places of business. It is well served by the coveted local junior and senior schools such as Rathgar Junior School, Rathgar National School, KPS National School, Zion Parish School, Stratford College, Terenure College, St Mary’s College, Alexandra College, St Louis and The High School and there are a host of shops and restaurants within easy reach, including those in local villages and in shopping centres in nearby Dundrum Town Centre and St Stephen’s Green. Kenilworth Square enjoys many activities including schools’ rugby, cricket, tag rugby and Boy Scouts. Local public parks and playgrounds nearby include Bushy Park, Dodder Linear Park, Harold’s Cross Park and Palmerston Park.
The property extends to 124 sqm/ 1,335 sq ft approx and comprises an entrance porch leading to the inviting entrance hallway with access to the interconnecting front-facing living room with attractive bow window and opening out to the dining room. At garden level there is a guest shower room and a kitchen/breakfast room with ample kitchen floor and eye level cabinets and access to the small rear yard. Upstairs, four bedrooms and a family bathroom can be found, with attic access from the landing. Woodycrest also offers an own door, self-contained garden room to the side of the property which offers multiple uses, and potential to extend (stpp).
The front garden is accessed through gates and boasts an array of well stocked flower beds, with a path leading to the front door and parking for multiple cars. Conveniently there is access to the rear yard from Grosvenor Road.
This is a superb residential location with an abundance of local and nearby facilities and amenities. It is conveniently located within walking distance of the town and villages of Rathmines, Rathgar, Terenure and Harold’s Cross and is approx. 3km from St Stephen’s Green and many of Dublin’s principal places of business. It is well served by the coveted local junior and senior schools such as Rathgar Junior School, Rathgar National School, KPS National School, Zion Parish School, Stratford College, Terenure College, St Mary’s College, Alexandra College, St Louis and The High School and there are a host of shops and restaurants within easy reach, including those in local villages and in shopping centres in nearby Dundrum Town Centre and St Stephen’s Green. Kenilworth Square enjoys many activities including schools’ rugby, cricket, tag rugby and Boy Scouts. Local public parks and playgrounds nearby include Bushy Park, Dodder Linear Park, Harold’s Cross Park and Palmerston Park.
Rooms
Entrance Hall
8.06m x 1.79m Bright and welcoming entrance hall with original wooden flooring
Living Room 4.53m x 3.71m Original wooden flooring, feature bow window overlooking the large south facing front garden of the home, a gas fireplace, bi folding interconnecting doors to the dining room
Dining Room 4.22m x 3.39m Original wooden flooring, recessed lighting, bi folding interconnecting doors to the living room
Kitchen 4.41m x 2.91m Lino flooring, large window and doors to the rear yard, ample floor and eye level cabinets, plumbing for washer/dryer.
Guest Shower Room 2.05m x 1.5m Lino flooring, tiled walls, wash hand basin, WC and step in electric shower
First Floor Landing 7.1m x 1.75m
Bedroom 1 4.22m x 3.43m Single bedroom, carpet flooring, window overlooking the rear garden, built in wardrobe and feature tiled open fireplace
Family Bathroom 1.65m x 1.70m Wood parquet flooring and panelled walls, wash hand basin, WC, large privacy window and bath with an electric shower attachment.
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Bedroom 2 4.53m x 2.78m Large double bedroom, carpet flooring, window overlooking the front of the home and built in wardrobes.
Bedroom 3 3.35m x 2.4m Large double bedroom, carpet flooring, window overlooking the rear garden and built in wardrobes with vanity unit.
Bedroom 4 2.54m x 2.91m Single bedroom, wood parquet flooring, window overlooking the front of the home and wall shelving.
Garden Room 3.85m x 3.71m Bright and spacious with large window and door to the front with access to the rear of the home.
Features • Impressive 4-bedroom family residence • Bright and spacious accommodation throughout • Own door self-contained garden room • Superb potential to extend to the side (stpp) • Gas Fired Central Heating • Many period features still intact • Expansive living space with generous room proportions • Driveway with off street parking for multiple cars • Ideally positioned between Rathgar village and Rathmines • Excellent choice of junior & senior schools nearby • Fantastic public transport links • Private, well stocked south facing front garden with high hedging
Living Room 4.53m x 3.71m Original wooden flooring, feature bow window overlooking the large south facing front garden of the home, a gas fireplace, bi folding interconnecting doors to the dining room
Dining Room 4.22m x 3.39m Original wooden flooring, recessed lighting, bi folding interconnecting doors to the living room
Kitchen 4.41m x 2.91m Lino flooring, large window and doors to the rear yard, ample floor and eye level cabinets, plumbing for washer/dryer.
Guest Shower Room 2.05m x 1.5m Lino flooring, tiled walls, wash hand basin, WC and step in electric shower
First Floor Landing 7.1m x 1.75m
Bedroom 1 4.22m x 3.43m Single bedroom, carpet flooring, window overlooking the rear garden, built in wardrobe and feature tiled open fireplace
Family Bathroom 1.65m x 1.70m Wood parquet flooring and panelled walls, wash hand basin, WC, large privacy window and bath with an electric shower attachment.
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Bedroom 2 4.53m x 2.78m Large double bedroom, carpet flooring, window overlooking the front of the home and built in wardrobes.
Bedroom 3 3.35m x 2.4m Large double bedroom, carpet flooring, window overlooking the rear garden and built in wardrobes with vanity unit.
Bedroom 4 2.54m x 2.91m Single bedroom, wood parquet flooring, window overlooking the front of the home and wall shelving.
Garden Room 3.85m x 3.71m Bright and spacious with large window and door to the front with access to the rear of the home.
Features • Impressive 4-bedroom family residence • Bright and spacious accommodation throughout • Own door self-contained garden room • Superb potential to extend to the side (stpp) • Gas Fired Central Heating • Many period features still intact • Expansive living space with generous room proportions • Driveway with off street parking for multiple cars • Ideally positioned between Rathgar village and Rathmines • Excellent choice of junior & senior schools nearby • Fantastic public transport links • Private, well stocked south facing front garden with high hedging
BER Information
BER:
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BER Number: 117842310
Energy Performance Indicator: 448.49 kWh/m²/yr
BER Number: 117842310
Energy Performance Indicator: 448.49 kWh/m²/yr
About the Area
Rathgar is a largely residential suburb lying about 3 kilometres south of Dublin's city centre. It boasts an abundance of amenities, schools, nursing homes, sports facilities, and good public transport to the city centre. Housing largely comprises red-brick late Georgian and Victorian era terraces, and much of the area lies within an architectural conservation zone. Rathgar maintains a village feel and has a delicatessen, 2 butchers, a bike shop and a wine shop within 20 yards of the main cross. There is also Rathgar Pharmacy, Rathgar Hair Studio and a number of fashion and interior boutiques.
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