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Irish Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Detached A-rated Foxrock four-bed for €1.5m
Address : 1 Stanford Park, Westminster Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18 Price : €1,500,000 Agent : DNG Dún Laoghaire View this property on Stanford Park, off Westminster Road in Foxrock , is a serene and well-designed development built in 2018 by Homeland Projects, who opted for a small cluster of large houses and duplex apartments for the site on the grounds of the original Stanford House. Number 1 sits at its end, and is a smart, detached four-bed with four bathrooms and a large garden to the rear beside a dense canopy of trees that adds to the peaceful and sylvan setting. There's oodles of space in the 188sq m (2,023sq ft) home, which is laid out over three storeys. Number 1 Stanford Park is on the market with DNG Dún Laoghaire, seeking €1.5 million. Entrance Hallway Sittingroom Kitchen living and dining area Utility The front of the house has a cobble-locked drive to accommodate up to three cars and some potted plants for a spark of colour. Once inside, the entrance hall has a French oak floor that extends all over the ground floor. The owner was keen to source all the furniture and fittings from local providers and did all the decorating herself, opting for a calm palette of grey and cream. READ MORE The sittingroom is south facing, and light pours in through the large window. The fireplace surround is Portuguese stone and frames an inset gas fire. Separate from the kitchen behind it, it will be a relaxing space at the end of busy days. A large kitchen/living/diningroom sits to the rear with a large sliding patio window and a door on to the patio so, although it faces north, it's bright and airy and the garden is lovely to look out on. The owner chose the kitchen island's orientation so they could enjoy the garden views while cooking. Kelly Design built the kitchen with hand-painted Shaker-style units and a large pantry. The counters are Silestone and all the appliances in the kitchen are Neff. Utility Beyond it is a utility room with access to a large side passage that currently houses a garden shed at its end, but there would be more than enough space to build a garden room should a separate home office be required. There's a guest WC and a large storage cupboard on this level, and carpeted stairs lead to the first floor, which has three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The main bedroom is lovely, with a fine en suite and a walk-in wardrobe. It faces south like the sittingroom below, and is suffused with warmth and light. Landing Main bedroom Main bedroom en suite Double bedroom Bedroom First-floor bathroom This house has not one, but two desk nooks/work spaces: one at the end of the first-floor hall and another on the second-floor landing, which has room for a large desk and shelves. The final bedroom is here; it's pretty, with sloping eaves, a lot of built-in storage at one side and its own bathroom, making it ideal for a guest suite or a teenage escape. Top-floor bedroom Garden and patio With an A3 Ber and the feeling it has been lightly lived in since it was built, this home is in walk-in condition and will doubtless appeal to busy families with its wealth of schools nearby such as Loreto Foxrock, Holly Park and St Brigid's national schools as well as Blackrock and Mount Anville. Foxrock village is less than a kilometre away, and also on hand are the sporting amenities of Leopardstown, Foxrock Golf Club and Carrickmines Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club.
Irish Times
15-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Irish Times
Stunning sea views at Dalkey apartment that has hosted film stars, for €1.295m
Address : 1 Sorrento Heights, Dalkey, Co Dublin Price : €1,295,000 Agent : DNG Dún Laoghaire View this property on Perched at the foot of Killiney Hill with unsurpassed views of the sea, this three-bedroom apartment at Sorrento Heights in Dalkey should attract keen interest. It offers a wonderful aspect as the end-terrace unit in the 1979 development, which is a quiet, well-maintained complex: age has only improved things around here. A warren of steps and terraces leads up from a parking bay and lovely communal garden to the front door of number 1. Once inside, the 120sq m (1,298sq ft) apartment opens into a small lobby beside the kitchen, which is sleek and stylish. Beyond it lie the living and dining areas but with such prepossessing sea views, it's more than possible to zip through the living space without noticing anything bar the deep blue slices of sea and sky dominating everything. Apartment exterior Kitchen Living area Dining area The kitchen to the rear of the apartment, overlooking the communal garden, is very much a chef's domain, with walnut countertops and a sleek wall of units extending to the ceiling that contain laundry appliances and a pull-out pantry. READ MORE It features a Miele six-ring electric hob, stainless steel splashbacks and an island at its end that the owner says is the first port of call for guests when he frequently entertains. It's a home that suits entertaining, with steps that descend from the kitchen to the living area, where an L-shaped leather sofa faces a cream-tiled fireplace. Minima redesigned the apartment and the furniture in the early 2000s and it's a testament to the quality of the design that everything still looks fresh. The Ber is a C2 and it has gas central heating. Further updates, such as the leather bench in the deep picture window, were provided by production companies that rented the apartment for film stars on location in Dublin , but as to who stayed here, the owner's lips are sealed. A long dining table is the best spot in this room, below the large window from which both Kish and Muglins lighthouses are visible, punctuating the glittering sea. Dalkey Island lies just below the apartment, and the owner often gets to enjoy the sight of seals basking on its rocky shores. Main bedroom Main en suite Second bedroom Bathroom Terrace of third bedroom View from terrace Communal terrace Terrace outside apartment Two years ago, the owner had the two bathrooms redone and the bedrooms freshened up, so this is an apartment in walk-in condition. The main bedroom is airy and spacious and benefits from supreme sea views. The en suite was transformed into a hotel-level bathroom and a mirror cleverly positioned behind the bed keeps the stunning sea views always in sight. Behind the main bedroom is a guest double with fitted wardrobes, another bathroom with a J-shaped bath and a further bedroom. This would make a perfect home office as it has an outside terrace and gets the westerly sun from noon until evening. Again the views here are spectacular, with Bray Head and the Sugar Loaf shimmering in the distance on a summer's day. There's plenty of storage within the apartment and some lockable sheds outside it, so there's no shortage of space for storing bikes or gear. It's a convivial development with some lovely open spaces, including a herb garden and smart communal terraces overlooking the sea. Dalkey village is a seven-minute walk away, the Vico swimming spot is around the corner on Vico road and Killiney beach is a little further on. Number 1 Sorrento Heights is on the market with DNG Dún Laoghaire , seeking €1.295 million.
