8 Silchester Road Glenageary Co. Dublin
Overview
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Detached
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
173 sqm
A wonderful, detached family home, located on one of South County Dublin’s finest roads. 8 Silchester Road, originally built in the 1940s, has been lovingly maintained and cared for over the years and is turnkey ready as a dwelling if required. To the front is a large, cobble lock driveway providing off street parking for several cars, there is access here to the garage which is located to the side of the house and connects to the rear garden.
A wonderful, detached family home, located on one of South County Dublin’s finest roads. 8 Silchester Road, originally built in the 1940s, has been lovingly maintained and cared for over the years and is turnkey ready as a dwelling if required. To the front is a large, cobble lock driveway providing off street parking for several cars, there is access here to the garage which is located to the side of the house and connects to the rear garden.
Internally the accommodation is light filled and extends to approximately 173sq.m. (1,862sq.ft.) (to include the garage). At the ground floor level an entrance porch opens through to the entrance hall with understairs storage. Off of the entrance hall you will find the dual aspect living room to the right-hand side and the dining room to the left. The kitchen and shower room are positioned at the far end of the entrance hall, both offering access to the garden at the rear of the property. The remaining living space to include four bedrooms, a bathroom and separate w.c. are positioned at the first-floor level.
The landscaped rear garden is a particular feature of this superb family home. It faces southwest and measures approximately 38m (125ft) in length and is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Laid out in two circular lawns bordered by an abundance of mature shrubs, flowers and trees, the rear garden has a side passage connecting to the front and incorporates a wartime beehive bomb shelter. There is great scope to extend the house to the side and/or rear and convert the garage subject to the necessary planning permission, offering new owners a wonderful opportunity to put their own stamp on this fabulous family home.
The property is within walking distance of Dalkey and Dun Laoghaire where there is an excellent range of shops, restaurants, bars, banks and libraries. Close by is the charming harbour of Sandycove and the village of Glasthule, with its array of artisan shops. Glenageary DART station is a short walk away from Silchester Road, providing fast and convenient access to Dublin City centre. Several buses, including the No7, stop nearby. Also within easy reach are many schools and colleges, and several shopping centres. There is a wide selection of sporting and recreational amenities, including golf clubs, Glenageary Lawn Tennis Club, beautiful walks of Dalkey and Killiney Hills, as well as the four yacht clubs and extensive marina at Dun Laoghaire Harbour which will be of major interest to the marine and sailing enthusiast.
BER: E1
BER No. 118210061
Energy Performance Indicator: 338.41 kWh/m²/yr
- Porched Entrance (1.90m x 1.45m )with tiled floor
- Entrance Hall (5.85m x 2.55m )with ceiling coving and understairs storage
- Living Room (6.60m x 3.65m )dual aspect with open fireplace with timber mantle and surround, marble hearth and marble inset, ceiling coving, picture rail, window overlooking the rear garden and picture window overlooking the front
- Dining Room (4.95m x 3.55m )with open fireplace with timber mantle and surround, tiled inset, picture rail, ceiling coving, serving hatch to the kitchen with cutlery drawer under and window looking into the entrance porch
- Kitchen (3.35m x 3.05m )with a range of fitted cupboards and units, work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, sink unit, integrated Neff four ring electric hob with extractor fan over, integrated Electrolux double oven, plumbed for washing machine (behind the fridge under the sink unit), door to the garage and heating control system (new boiler installed 2024)
- Shower Room (3.15m x 2.55m )with step in Mira Elite ST electric shower, w.c., wash hand basin and door to the rear garden
- Half Landing leading to
- First Floor Landing with hatch to the spacious attic and a shelved hot press
- Bedroom 1 (4.85m x 3.55m )with tiled fireplace and dual aspect windows overlooking the front garden and Silchester Road
- Bedroom 2 (3.65m x 2.95m )with picture rail and lovely views over the rear garden
- Bedroom 3 (3.70m x 2.95m )with wash hand basin, picture rail and cupboard/small wardrobe space
- Bedroom 4 (3.70m x 3.65m )with tiled fireplace, picture rail and window overlooking the front garden and Silchester Road
- Bathroom with bath with Triton T90I electric shower over, wash hand basin and fully tiled walls
- Separate W.C. with partially tiled walls
The rear garden is manicured and landscaped, is laid out in two circular lawned areas that are bordered by mature flowers, trees and shrubbery with outside shed and bunker. It has a highly sought after sunny south-westerly facing rear garden measuring approximately 38m (125ft) in length. The front garden is railed and walled laid out mainly in lawn bordered by mature shrubbery, trees and planting. There is secure cobble-locked off street parking for a number of cars.
The neighbourhood
The neighbourhood
Glenageary is a highly regarded suburb populated with houses designed with growing families in mind. Property in this area is very sought after, due to the neighbourhood’s desirable location, proximity to the seafront and excellent amenities. Dalkey, Dun Laoghaire, Glasthule and Killiney all surround the area, and residents can avail of the incredible restaurants, pubs, shopping and recreational facilities of these neighbouring villages.
Glenageary is a highly regarded suburb populated with houses designed with growing families in mind. Property in this area is very sought after, due to the neighbourhood’s desirable location, proximity to the seafront and excellent amenities. Dalkey, Dun Laoghaire, Glasthule and Killiney all surround the area, and residents can avail of the incredible restaurants, pubs, shopping and recreational facilities of these neighbouring villages.
An excellent selection of primary and secondary schools are located in the area, such as Glenageary Killiney National School (Wyvern), Dalkey School Project and Rathdown Girls Schools. St Paul’s Church (Church of Ireland) is located on the corner of Silchester Road and Adelaide Road.
Glenageary is an ideal location for anyone looking to live close to an abundance of leisure and recreational facilities – coastal walks, a designated cycle lane direct to Blackrock and Sandycove Promenade along with Glenageary Tennis Club, Monkstown Hockey Club and Cuala GAA at Thomastown Park. Dun Laoghaire Harbour with its four yacht clubs and extensive marina is very popular with marine and sailing enthusiasts and is only a couple of kilometres away.
Glenageary Shopping Centre, Park Pointe and a Lidl supermarket are all available for shopping, with more extensive options and boutique stores in nearby Dun Laoghaire. Access to Dublin city centre is easy, with a regular bus service that also runs to Brides Glen and Loughlinstown. DART service also runs through the area, at Glenageary’s own station, with routes between Connolly Station and Bray.
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