People wait years to find a property of character like Ballinlonty House as they so seldom come the market. A home of distinction and individuality, sitting right in the splendid location of Ballygihen Avenye, Sandycove, this one sure to appeal to the discerning buyer.
In need of modernisation, it’s been in the same family for almost forty years, and they respected its original characteristics and kept them all intact.

People wait years to find a property of character like Ballinlonty House as they so seldom come the market. A home of distinction and individuality, sitting right in the splendid location of Ballygihen Avenye, Sandycove, this one sure to appeal to the discerning buyer.
In need of modernisation, it’s been in the same family for almost forty years, and they respected its original characteristics and kept them all intact. Stained glass and sash windows, working shutters, picture rails, decorative cornices, original mantlepieces, wooden floors and ceiling roses, all add to the elegance of the generously proportioned bright rooms.

Ballinlonty House is a very desirable residence in a very desirable location and it deserves a discerning custodian to cherish it for the next forty years,
Covering 270 sq.m (2906 sq.ft), it boasts its own magnificent views towards Sandycove Beach and the Forty Foot from the first floor and it even has a balcony with further panoramas across Dublin Bay to Howth Head.

Built circa1840, the imposing double-fronted home stands just off the coast road. Its entrance is enhanced by stained glass detail and leads into an impressive hallway, offering a taste of what is to come. On either side you’ll find two reception rooms, each with original timber flooring, working shutters and high ceilings. The current occupants have used another room on this level as an additional bedroom, with a shower room. The utility room and kitchen are on this level too, complete with the original range.

The sunroom is surrounded partially by the paved area of the easy-care westerly-facing gardens.
Upstairs you’ll find another living room with a marble fireplace and stove, and French doors opening out to the aforementioned balcony. Three well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the second floor.

The back gardens extend approximately 12 m or 40 ft and offer the potential for further extension to the house, planning permission permitting. There are two existing stores and a rear access to narrow lane and plenty of paved areas for outdoor entertaining too.

Ballinlonty House offers new owners an opportunity to acquire a wonderfully located family home full of character that they can put their own stamp on. Sandycove is one of the most scenic locations in South County Dublin with an abundance of natural beauty on its doorstep. There are many other buildings of architectural interest to include the James Joyce Tower and Geragh, the iconic Michael Scott home built in 1937. Sandycove and Glasthule villages offer a huge array of services and shops to include Cavistons, 64 Wine, Hatch Coffee and The Punnet together with many excellent restaurants and pubs including Fitzgerald’s. Sandycove and the surrounding coastline is an area of great natural beauty with many scenic walks and swimming spots including the Forty Foot on your doorstep. There is an excellent selection of public transport links to include the DART, a bus route and the Aircoach, providing a direct link with Dublin Airport. This area is very popular with families, artists, musicians, and writers because of everything it offers.