Karibu Westminster Road Foxrock Dublin 18
Overview
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Detached

6 Bedrooms

6 Bathrooms

403 sqm
Karibu is a superbly positioned, substantial residence situated in a quiet cul de sac in the heart of Foxrock village. This most impressive family home is finished to an exceptionally high standard throughout all complimented by a magnificent south west facing rear garden of approximately 0.4 acre enjoying immense privacy and with the addition of an outdoor heated swimming pool and a hard tennis court.
Karibu is a superbly positioned, substantial residence situated in a quiet cul de sac in the heart of Foxrock village. This most impressive family home is finished to an exceptionally high standard throughout all complimented by a magnificent south west facing rear garden of approximately 0.4 acre enjoying immense privacy and with the addition of an outdoor heated swimming pool and a hard tennis court. The cleverly laid out accommodation was completely redesigned and indeed extended and now provides the ultimate in family living enjoying extremely well-proportioned accommodation with an excellent sense of flow between the rooms making this the perfect family home for those seeking a quality residence in this prime Foxrock location.
The accommodation very briefly comprises of an inviting entrance hallway off which there is a terrific open plan kitchen/living/dining room with extensive glazing overlooking the rear garden. There is a generous triple aspect living/dining room, a beautiful sitting room overlooking the rear garden, a family room, a utility room, full shower room and an additional guest w.c on ground floor. Upstairs there are six bedrooms as well as a very good home office overlooking the front. The principal suite is of particular note overlooking the rear garden and with a luxurious walk-in wardrobe and ensuite.
Approached via electric gates with granite pillars there is off street car parking for numerous cars on the cobble lock forecourt as well as a brick detached garage. To the rear of the property the delightful sun trap mature garden provides an oasis of peace and tranquillity in which to relax or indeed entertain. There are two extensive patio areas, beautiful lawn, a flood lit tennis court and heated swimming pool.
This excellent residence is exceptionally well located approximately 12km from St. Stephens Green and only and within a stones throw of Foxrock Village with its array of boutique style shops, restaurants and cafes.. This is a deservedly popular residential location due to its close proximity to numerous recreational amenities including both Carrickmines and Foxrock Golf Clubs, Carrickmines Lawn Tennis Club, Leopardstown Racecourse together with the West Wood health and fitness centre. Also close at hand is QBC with 46A bus route and the M50 providing ease of access to all points north, south east and west. The Luas at Carrickmines is only a short drive away and provides easy access to Dublin City Centre and Dundrum shopping centre. The property is situated within close proximity to some of South County Dublins most highly sought after schools including St. Brigids Boys and Girls National School, Hollypark, Lycee Francais DIrelande, Loreto Foxrock, Mount Anville, Blackrock College, Willow Park, St. Andrews and CBC Monkstown to name but a few.
Early viewing of this premier home is highly recommended.
BER: C2
BER No. 116318320
Energy Performance Indicator: 32.15 kgCO2 /m²/yr
- Entrance Hallway (4.09m x 3.78m )With Crema Marfil marble tiled floor and double height ceiling
- Guest w.c With tiled floor, frosted window to the side, WC, WHB and doors to understairs storage.
- Drawing Dining Room (11.80m x 5.50m )(into the bay window) wide plank walnut flooring, feature fireplace with limestone surround and gas fire inset, bay window to the front and side and French doors out to the rear garden
- Kitchen Breakfast Room (15.39m x 7.00m )Magnificent Scavolini Kitcehn, Crema Marfil marble tiled floor, recessed down lighting, oversized peninsula, excellent range of floor and eye level units, Neff double oven, Fisher and Paykel fridge/freezer, Neff integrated mircrowave, Neff integrated coffee machine, integrated dishwasher, Bosch five ring induction hob with stainless steel hood over, stainless steel sink unit, secondary one and half bowl ceramic stainless steel sink and drain board, granite work surfaces and upstand, pull out larder press, two windows overlooking rear and two separate French doors out to the rear
- Inner lobby (3.10m x 1.60m )With recessed down lighting, excellent cloak hanging
- Sitting Room (6.15m x 4.52m )With walnut floor, beautiful fireplace with raised slate hearth, gas fire inset and stone surround, recessed down lighting, television point, French doors overlooking the patio and heated swimming pool
- Utility Room (5.40m x 4.66m )With tiled floor, plumbed for washing machine, plumbed for dryer, excellent range of floor an eye level units, stainless steel sink unit, recessed down lighting, window to the front, tiled floor, hall door to the front of the property allowing for separate access. Nedicos infrared sauna
- Shower Room Fully tiled, corner shower enclosure, w.c, whb, window to the front and recessed down lighting
- Family Room (4.65m x 3.10m )With timber floor, two window overlooking front, good range of built in shelving units, television point and recessed down lighting
- Gallery Landing With recessed down lighting
- Master Bedroom (6.70m x 6.50m )With bay window overlooking rear garden, recessed down lighting and large walk in wardrobe area with vanity area
- Ensuite Bathroom With fully tiled step in double shower, his & hers vanity sinks, wall mounted mirror, built in shelving, window to the side, w.c and recessed down lighting
- Bedroom 2 (5.48m x 4.14m )With feature bay window overlooking the front, recessed down lighting and excellent range of built in wardrobes
- Hot press With shelving and water tank
- Family Bathroom With fully tiled step in shower, w.c, oversized free standing bath, vanity whb, tiled floor, part tiled walls, window overlooking rear, heated towel rail, television point and recessed down lighting
- Bedroom 3 (3.92m x 3.19m )With window overlooking rear, recessed down lighting, door to large walk in wardrobe and glazed folding doors
- Home Office (3.84m x 2.00m )With built in cherrywood shelving, bay window to the front and recessed down lighting
- Bedroom 4 (4.64m x 4.59m )With a range of built in wardrobes, bay window overlooking the rear garden and pool
- Ensuite Bathroom With tiled floor, part tiled walls, w.c, fully tiled step in shower, vanity whb with cupboard underneath, wall mounted mirror, recessed down lighting and window to the side
- Bedroom 5 (4.70m x 4.20m )Overlooking the front
- Ensuite Bathroom WHB, WC & Shower
- Bedroom 6 (3.40m x 2.68m )With window to the side and recessed down lighting
- Garage (6.77m x 5.78m )Brick fronted double garage with two up and over doors with windows on either side
- Boiler Room With new Vailant boiler located outside in the boiler house. Separate boiler to heat swimming pool by oil if so desired
The neighbourhood
The neighbourhood
Golf, Rugby, Soccer
and Tennis Clubs
Foxrock is a popular leafy suburb nestled between Dublin Bay and the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. Centred on a small village, it is well-served with shops, restaurants and cafes, along with an excellent choice of schools.
The neighbourhood is home to one particularly famous (although fictional) resident: Ross O’Carroll-Kelly. Foxrock remains a residential suburb in high demand from real buyers as well, who enjoy dining at local restaurants including the ever-popular and beautifully refurbished ‘The Gables’ restaurant in the heart of the village.
Foxrock is a popular leafy suburb nestled between Dublin Bay and the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. Centred on a small village, it is well-served with shops, restaurants and cafes, along with an excellent choice of schools.
The neighbourhood is home to one particularly famous (although fictional) resident: Ross O’Carroll-Kelly. Foxrock remains a residential suburb in high demand from real buyers as well, who enjoy dining at local restaurants including the ever-popular and beautifully refurbished ‘The Gables’ restaurant in the heart of the village. Recreational amenities are numerous in Foxrock and include the Foxrock and Leopardstown Golf Club, nearby shops at Carrickmines and the Foxrock Cabinteely GAA Club.
A particular feature to Foxrock is the close proximity to Cabinteely Park which spans 45 hectares and includes excellent walks and a children's playground. It is also a good place to look for rare birds such as the great spotted woodpecker.
There are numerous primary and secondary schools serving the area, such as St Brigid's Girls National School, St Brigid's Boys National School, Cabinteely Community School, Clonkeen College and Loreto Convent.
Foxrock lies just off the N11, only 12 kilometres from Dublin city centre. It is also accessible from Dun Laoghaire and the M50, via junction 15 Carrickmines. A number of bus routes operated by Dublin Bus serve Foxrock such as the 63, 84, 84a and 84x. The Luas Green Line passes close to Foxrock village with a stop at Carrickmines (about 15 minutes walk from the village), with a journey time of less than 30 minutes to Dublin city centre.
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