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Irish Times
5 days ago
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Contemporary A-rated five-bed on Brighton Road in Foxrock for €3.25m
Address : Woodland, Avalon, Brighton Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18 Price : €3,250,000 Agent : Sherry FitzGerald View this property on Tucked discreetly behind electric gates on Foxrock 's Brighton Road, Woodland is a fine example of contemporary architecture. It's a light-filled home softened by its sylvan setting, catering to the demands of modern family life. Accessed through the Avalon residential estate, it was constructed to the rear of one of the larger homes on Brighton Road in about 2018, and first came to the market in 2019 when it was seeking €2.45 million. It is listed as having achieved €2,298,364 on the Property Price Register, which would have excluded VAT paid at the time. Designed by William Moore of Moore & Joyce in collaboration with Bright Design Architects, who oversaw the build of this five-bedroom detached house, it offers a substantial 324sq m (3,487sq ft) of bright living space, with well laid out interiors. Its generous reception rooms and kitchen indicate that it is a home designed with entertaining in mind. The fittings are high end, from solid limed-oak flooring laid as herringbone parquet in the reception rooms and solid granite paving surrounding the property, to the Fioranese Italian stone flooring in the kitchen and its Siemens, Liebherr and Miele appliances. READ MORE The double-fronted monochrome facade is simple, framed by mature hornbeam trees and a cobblelock driveway on its near 0.25-acre site. Inside, a vaulted entrance hall with a double-height window floods the space with natural light and gives glimpses to a leafy backdrop through panoramic windows. The ground floor consists of a series of interconnected yet distinct living spaces. The drawingroom, anchored by a Lamartine limestone fireplace with onyx marble hearth, flows seamlessly into the diningroom via sliding pocket doors. Here, the space – which has a sleek wall-mounted electric fire – opens via sliding doors to a southwest-facing patio, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor dynamic. A separate TV/family room – currently used as a home office – sits adjacent to a stylish guest loo, while a bespoke oak staircase rises from the inner hall, which also houses a cloakroom. The heart of the home is a contemporary dual-aspect Siematic kitchen, featuring a centre island housing a Miele wine cooler. Floor-to-ceiling storage units provide solutions for a busy family, while high-end appliances will cater to culinary enthusiasts. The kitchen flows into an informal dining space and again, the position of sliding doors to the patio blends indoor and outdoor spaces. A well-appointed utility room with Blanco sink, and a shirt rail for indoor drying, completes the ground floor. Upstairs, a galleried landing, lined with a glazed balustrade and oak handrail, makes the most of the natural light streaming in from a double-height window. Five bedrooms lie on this floor, including the main bedroom suite with his and hers wash-hand basins, a separate toilet and a dressingroom. The property has five bathrooms in total, including a fine-sized family bathroom with an oval free-standing bath. Rear of the property Livingroom Kitchen Breakfast area off the kitchen Formal diningroom Study The property has five bedrooms Designed to complement the home's contemporary style, a sunken paved patio area with a central gas firepit and raised flower beds provides a sheltered space for outdoor entertaining. The level of thought that went into the design is evident from the placement of a shelter on the side of the prevailing wind, to protect guests from billowing barbecue smoke. The garden backs on to the eight-furlong mark of Leopardstown Racecourse, offering an interesting backdrop. To the front, hornbeam trees provide structure and privacy, while Portuguese cherry laurel bushes run down both side passages – measuring 3m (10ft) in width – providing ease of access should new owners wish to develop the garden further. [ Look inside: Rathmichael home offers rarified retreat in serene, sylvan setting for €3.25m Opens in new window ] A Biohort metal garden shed and a block-built counterpart offer more storage for all garden and barbecue accoutrements. The current residents enjoy the proximity to Foxrock Village, with its boutique shops, restaurants and speciality food stores. Sporting enthusiasts will have access to Carrickmines Lawn Tennis Club, Leopardstown Racecourse, Foxrock Golf Club, and numerous other amenities. Excellent transport links – including the Luas green line at Carrickmines, the M50, N11 and various Dublin Bus routes – provide ease of access to and from the city centre and surrounding areas. Woodland, which has an impressive Ber rating of A3, with buckets of entertaining space for a large family, in one of Dublin's most sought-after suburbs, is now on the market through Sherry FitzGerald seeking €3.25 million.
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
21-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Irish Times
Immaculate six-bed with space for a family to grow in Foxrock for €1.9m
Address : Kincora, Avonmore, Foxrock, Dublin 18 Price : €1,900,000 Agent : Savills View this property on Kincora, tucked into the quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac of Avonmore in Foxrock , is the kind of house that reveals its scale slowly. From the outside, it presents a neat, symmetrical front with traditional red brick, but inside it feels more like a brand-new home. And a sizeable one at that. It dates from 2004 and was purchased in 2006 by its current owners, who have raised their four sons within its substantial 423sq m (4,553sq ft). Now with an empty nest, they are downsizing locally. There's an abundance of space within this six-bedroom home, but it never feels overly large thanks to its practical and well-designed layout. Hall Kitchen Kitchen, living and dining area is the hub of this six-bedroom home Family room The main reception room, complete with a bay window and marble fireplace, lies to the rear, benefiting from its southwesterly aspect. It's a more formal space in contrast with the heart of the home: a generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living area that lies adjacent. READ MORE 'It gets light from morning to evening and has really been the focal point of the house,' says the owner, of the pristine solid-wood kitchen by Neptune, which has recently been resprayed and houses a four-oven Aga and high-end appliances. There's also a utility and bootroom here. From the kitchen and dining area, two sets of French doors open out on to a granite-paved patio, with a lawn framed by tall, mature hedging allowing much privacy. It's quiet and peaceful, with ample room for kids to kick a ball around, while adults can observe from a sunken patio. Its southwesterly aspect ensures sunshine all day. Main bedroom The house has five bathrooms The house has a large space on the top floor with a multitude of uses Snooker room Rear elevation Rear garden Additional rooms include a family room, a dedicated study and a snooker room. Upstairs, six bedrooms are spread across the first and second floors. The main bedroom has a fine en suite and walk-in wardrobe, with three further bedrooms on the first floor and two on the second. These upper levels are where the scale of the house is really felt; the top floor could easily lend itself to a home office, guest suite or teen retreat. It is currently laid out as a gym, and was used as a home office during Covid. What's appealing about this family home is not just its proportions but its condition, as it's been very well maintained. Its B2 energy rating is thanks to recent upgrades, including triple-glazed windows, an efficient heating system, LED lighting and zoned underfloor heating. Its location is another strong selling point. Avonmore is one of those small, settled enclaves in Foxrock that doesn't get much turnover or traffic, and the property has a pedestrian gate in to the development, while out front there is easy access to the M11 and M50. It is also within easy reach of several schools, golf clubs and village shops. Kincora will appeal to buyers looking for a sizeable long-term family home in one of Dublin's most established suburbs. It is available through Savills, seeking €1.9 million.
Irish Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Contemporary Foxrock three-bed with converted garage for €895,000
Address : 36 Brighton Wood, Foxrock, Dublin 18 Price : €895,000 Agent : Hunters View this property on In 2017, Castlethorn announced the launch of a new development in Foxrock that would be built in a sylvan setting with a range of house types. Built on a 4.8-hectare (12-acre) site, Brighton Wood has a total of 85 houses and 15 apartments. The high-end homes, designed by architects O'Mahony Pike, were laid out in a series of clusters interspersed with woodland, giving a mature feel to a new scheme. The owners of number 36 Brighton Wood bought off the plans in 2017 and moved into their house in 2018, two weeks before their first baby arrived. The three-bed terraced house was more or less ready to go when the builders moved out, so there weren't too many decisions to make in the early days of parenting. 'We moved in, did the basics, and then didn't do anything else for a year or so because we had no time,' the owner says. 'Then gradually over the next few years, we've added to the house. We put in lots of storage – we've done under the stairs, into the converted garage and more storage in the livingroom. We're never short of space.' READ MORE The house, now on the market for €895,000 with Hunters, has a floor area of 115sq m (1,232sq ft), plus an additional 16m (173sq ft) from the newly converted garage. Off the hallway is a livingroom with a bespoke media unit and glass-fronted electric fire. For the owner, this is like the old-fashioned 'good room'. 'The livingroom is my haven. No kids are allowed in here with their grubby hands. I come in in the evening and put the fire on and it's my own little sanctuary.' Across the hall is the converted garage that runs from the front to the back of the house. This was converted into an office and playroom by the owners when Covid-19 and subsequent lockdowns resulted in the need to create a space for a home office. At the back of the house is the kitchen/breakfastroom that is fully fitted with wall and floor units by SieMatic, with French doors out to the garden. There is also a utility room and guest WC. Entrance hall. Photograph: Ronan Melia Photography Livingroom. Photograph: Ronan Melia Photography Kitchen. Photograph: Ronan Melia Photography Office in converted garage. Photograph: Ronan Melia Photography Nursery. Photograph: Ronan Melia Photography Mature grounds. Photograph: Ronan Melia Photography Upstairs there are three double bedrooms and a bathroom. The principal bedroom has an en suite shower room and there is access to the attic via a Stira staircase. The owners widened the driveway at the front of the house, so it now fits two cars. The back garden has a patio and an artificial grass lawn. The A3-rated home is fitted with Carlson double-glazed windows and has an air filtration system. With the green directly across from number 36, the owners love that children on the road can play outside safely. [ Delgany four-bed with sea views and a delightful garden for €2.2m Opens in new window ] 'It has been a lovely place to live. There is a good mix of people with lots of downsizers and lots of young families. We feel the time is right for us to move now but we'll miss the sense of community and the great friends we've made.' [ Fun meets functionality at substantial Dundrum home with pool and cinema for €3.95m Opens in new window ] The development backs on to Leopardstown Racecourse and Golf Centre and is a short walk into Foxrock village. Schools in the area include St Brigid's and St Patrick's national schools, as well as Loreto College, Foxrock, Mount Anville and St Andrew's College.
