196 Collins Avenue, Whitehall, Dublin 9
196 Collins Avenue, Whitehall, Dublin 9
Type
Semi-detached House
Status
Sale Agreed
BEDROOMS
4
BATHROOMS
3
BER
EPI: 374.36 kWh/m2/yr
Description
Quillsen is delighted to present to the market No. 196 Collins Avenue, a wonderful four bedroom, plus extra study, family sized home built in circa 1936 and extending to approx. 145 sqm offering bright and spaciously appointed accommodation which is presented in excellent condition throughout. This property boasts exceptionally large gardens to both the front and the rear and there is certainly further potential to extend the house (spp). This fine home has also been upgraded over recent years and stands as a very stylish and walk-in quality property which is sure to appeal to families and all who are seeking a special home within this prime location and friendly neighbourhood.
Accommodation includes: Open and tiled porch leading to a bright entrance hallway with feature stained glass front door. There are two inter-connecting reception room with an attractive bay window overlooking the front garden. Both reception rooms have feature open fireplaces and there are original sliding doors which open between the rooms and allow great space for entertainment and family living as the rear room has been extended and continues through to the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen has been recently upgraded and there is great space for dining and a very spacious utility room is fitted with extra storage units. A separate WC completes the accommodation at ground floor level along with a large garage facility which provides access running from the front driveway to the rear garden and ample space for storing bikes etc. Upstairs there are four bright and airy bedrooms including three comfortable double bedrooms and a good sized single sized bedroom plus an additional study room (which may offer a 5th single sized room). The main bathroom has been newly upgraded and is attractively tiled throughout along with an extra shower room located between the 4th bedroom and the study room over garage side.
The local area needs little introduction and offers an array of excellent amenities and services providing a great lifestyle for all the family to enjoy. There are a selection of excellent schools, colleges, universities and local shops which are within walking distance on Collins Avenue as well as several shopping centres close by. This includes Lidl, M&S Food Hall and a Tesco Superstore at Omni Shopping Centre in Santry and one is also within a few minutes driving distance away from Artane Shopping Centre and the villages of Killester, Fairview, Drumcondra and Santry. All of which offer additional amenities and facilities including a selection of excellent restaurants, cafes, salons and boutiques. Sporting enthusiasts are spoilt for choice as the area has several great GAA and Soccer Clubs as well as being within easy distance of many renowned Golf, Tennis, fitness gyms and athletics clubs. Clontarf and the seafront promenade and cycleway are also just down the road offering scenic views for all who like to walk, jog or cycle from the city leading out to Howth and beyond.
EARLY VIEWING IS A MUST to all who are looking for a spacious home with a prime and highly desirable address.
Features
- Beautifully decorated and fitted family sized home extending to 145 sqm and originally built in 1936
- Extended to rear and at first floor levels providing large kitchen / dining extra bedroom & study &
- Recently renovated with newly appointed bathrooms flooring kitchen and utility rooms
- Home ethernet network point in each room & Satellite and terrestrial TV point in each room
- Flat roof over bedroom on garage side re-felted and insulated.
- Cobble-lock driveway to front offering parking for 4 plus cars.
- Garage with access from front to rear garden.
- Recently rewired and internal insulation to walls.
- Oil Fired Central Heating.
- Close to a host of local amenities and services with quick access across the country via M50
Accommodation
Porch - 0.81m (2'8") x 2.13m (7'0")
With original tiled floor.
Entrance Hallway - 4.56m (15'0") x 2.12m (6'11")
Including beautiful stained glass front door, oak flooring and alarm panel.
Kitchen / Dining Room - 7.33m (24'1") x 3.45m (11'4")
Fitted with a range of charming kitchen units including integrated electric oven, ceramic hob, extractor fan and dishwasher. Tiled flooring runs through this very bright room which offers great space for dining and has a door opening to the rear garden patio terrace.
Utility Room - 2.25m (7'5") x 2.03m (6'8")
With great space for storage and is plumbed for washing machine and dryer with tiled flooring throughout.
Guest WC - 1.08m (3'7") x 2.35m (7'9")
With tiled flooring and attractive splashback, WC and wash hand basin.
Front Reception Room - 4.43m (14'6") x 3.77m (12'4")
A very bright room with an attractive bay window overlooking the front garden and including a feature open fireplace. This room has original sliding door which open through to the rear reception room with oak flooring throughout.
Rear Reception Room - 6.61m (21'8") x 3.77m (12'4")
This is a very large room which has been extended and offers a feature open fireplace and has oak flooring throughout. There is a door opening to the kitchen and dining room and a large window overlooks the long and very private rear garden.
Garage - 4.04m (13'3") x 2.35m (7'9")
Large garage facility with double doors opening to the front driveway and a door opening to the rear garden. Super space for storage and may also offer potential to convert (subject to planning guidelines and permission).
Landing / Stairs - 2.68m (8'10") x 2.71m (8'11")
With painted floorboards.
Bedroom 1 - 4.48m (14'8") x 3.53m (11'7")
Bright and spacious double bedroom located to the front with feature bay window and quality laminate flooring.
Bedroom 2 - 3.62m (11'11") x 3.54m (11'7")
Spacious double bedroom located to the rear with quality laminate flooring.
Bedroom 3 - 2.45m (8'0") x 2.44m (8'0")
Good sized bright single bedroom located to the front with quality laminate flooring.
Bathroom - 3.43m (11'3") x 2.45m (8'0")
A new and beautifully appointed bathroom with attractively tiled floor and walls to bath with Triton T90z power shower, glass screen, WC, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 4 - 4.43m (14'6") x 2.33m (7'8")
Double bedroom located to the front over garage side with quality laminate flooring.
Study - 2.45m (8'0") x 2.24m (7'4")
Good sized study room located to the rear with quality laminate flooring. This room may also offer extra space as a 5th bedroom.
Shower Room - 1.1m (3'7") x 1.2m (3'11")
New shower room with attractively tiled floor and walls to shower enclosure including a power shower with glass bi-fold door and heated towel rail.
Front Garden
There is a very large garden offered to the front which allows this property to quietly sit back looking out onto Collins Avenue and a long cobble-lock driveway provides parking for several vehicles. Also, a neat grass lawn is bordered with a variety of mature shrubs, attractive plants and a beautiful tree stands proudly to the entrance.
Rear Garden
This property has an absolutely fabulous and extensive private rear garden extending to over 35 meters long. There is certainly excellent potential to further extend this property (subject to planning guidelines and permission). However, as a very large and tranquil garden space there is a wonderful sense of peace for families to enjoy relaxation and alfresco dining on two separate patio terraces along with great space for recreation. The long grass lawn is bordered with an abundance of mature hedging, trees and shrubs and the pathway leads down from the garage to a large storage shed at the far rear and a separate glasshouse which will appeal to those with `green fingers`.
Note:
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.