Key Features

Striking period residence
Period features intact
Lovely south facing aspect
Chalon fitted kitchen
Self-contained studio
Car parking to the rear
High pressurised water system
Two newly installed gas boilers 2022 with new piping
Alarm system
CCTV cameras

Property Description

Main house 209 sq.m / 2,250 sq.ft approx.
Studio 47 sq.m / 527 sq.ft approx.

Number 3 Kent terrace is a stunning period residence which sits proudly in the heart of Dalkey. Originally built as a ship captain s house in c.1836, from the stones of one of the village s seven castles, Kent Terrace is a Dalkey landmark.
Behind the handsome fa ade is a property of elegantly proportioned accommodation and immense character. It retains many period features including the attractive studded front door, coving, cast iron fireplaces, sash windows with working timber shutters, and a most impressive vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom which spans the entirety of the second floor.

The ground floor provides superbly appointed accommodation comprising; entrance hall and staircase with a beautiful curved handrail, drawing room with an open fire and interconnecting dining room, a front sitting room and downstairs w.c. The rear of the property has been extended to include a large open plan kitchen/breakfast room with bay window and double doors opening onto the sunny south facing garden.

Upstairs, on the first floor there is a large family bathroom and three generous double bedrooms (one of which is ensuite), each of which feature attractive fireplaces, sash windows and timber shutters. The master bedroom completes the accommodation and enjoys a wonderful position incorporating the top floor with a vaulted ceiling and ensuite/dressing room.

To the rear of the property is a detached studio with bedroom, living room, kitchenette, shower room and plant room, which extend to 527 sq ft approx., this could be used as a home office, guest suite or additional recreation space.
The rear garden enjoys a southerly orientation for all day sunshine, the garden to the rear of property is laid in sandstone paving and bordered by granite flower beds planted with lavender and mature shrubbery. A pathway leads past the studio where there is a further sandstone patio, with a rear pedestrian gate opening onto the rear lane with off street car parking.

Situated in the heart of Dalkey, 3 Kent Terrace is convenient to a myriad of specialty shops, casual and upmarket eateries and bars. The setting is within a short stroll of the sea front at Coliemore Harbour with the Dart station and bus service at Dalkey is close by. There is also a selection of well-regarded schools within walking distance including Loreto NS, Loreto Abbey, Harold s Boys, Castlepark School, Rathdown and St. Joseph of Cluny.


Entrance Hall Tiled flooring, ceiling rose, coving, fan light, alarm panel and beautiful staircase with wooden handrail

Drawing Room Set to the front with coving, sash window, timber shutters and feature open fire

Dining Room With coving and double doors through to the breakfast room

Sitting Room With coving, ceiling rose, sash window, timber shutters, built in cabinetry, feature open fire with cast iron mantle and gas insert

Kitchen/Breakfast Room With coving, ceiling rose, sash window, built in cabinetry, feature open fire with cast iron mantle and gas insert

Guest W.C. Tiled flooring, recessed lighting, wash hand basin and W.C.

First Floor:

Landing Carpet flooring, ceiling rose, coving and hot press

Bedroom 2 Double bedroom with cast iron fireplace, coving, sash window with timber shutters and door to:

En Suite With tiled flooring and partially tiled walls, recessed lighting, shower stall, wash hand basin and W.C.

Bedroom 3 Large double room to the front of the property, coving, cast iron fireplace and sash window with timber shutters

Bedroom 4 Large double room with cast iron fireplace, coving, fitted clothes storage, picture window with a lovely view up Dalkey Hill, sash window and timber shutters

Bathroom With tiled flooring and partially tiled walls, coving, stained sash window with timber shutters, full bath with shower attachment, wash hand basin and W.C.

Second Floor:

Bedroom 1 A most unique room spanning the entirety of the top floor, windows to the front with part sea view, window to rear with views up Dalkey Quarry, cast iron fireplace and vaulted ceiling

En Suite Tiled flooring, shower stall, wash hand basin with storage, W.C.

Dressing Room With tiled flooring and ample fitted clothes storage presses


DIRECTIONS:
Coming from the main street in Dalkey heading towards Killiney roundabout along Barnhill Road, Kent Terrace is the first terrace on the left hand side after Dalkey Avenue.

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