Melanie Brady and Blanc Properties are delighted to represent the sale of this wonderful family home located in a very prime position on Grace Park Road, just off Griffith Avenue!  No. 56 offers a very substantial property with beautifully proportioned and bright accommodation throughout including three super bedrooms plus a converted attic space and a gorgeous kitchen / dining room extension to the rear.  This property boasts great charm and character and has many features retained including original stained glass front door, high ceilings, picture rails, coving and open fireplaces.  There is also an extra converted reception room / office provided to the side and buyers will appreciate the exceptionally large and private rear garden which boasts an abundance of mature trees, shrubs and specimen plants.  Homes of this calibre and location are sure to appeal to a broad market and all who are seeking a fine home with an enviable and highly sought after address!

Accommodation includes:  A generous cobble-lock driveway offers parking for three vehicles with a spacious porch opening through to a bright and inviting entrance hallway with two interconnecting reception rooms off to the right.  The reception rooms further open to a large kitchen / dining room to the rear overlooking the magnificent gardens and there is also a scullery, utility / laundry room along with a guest WC and a separate family den / office.  Upstairs there are three generous bedrooms (two large doubles and a lovely single bedroom) all complete with fitted wardrobes and a family shower room.  The large attic space has been converted and is currently set up as another double bedroom / studio space with a full bath room off.

The area needs little introduction as this is a prime Dublin 9 residence positioned within an exceptionally friendly neighbourhood which benefits from a host of amenities and services on the doorstep. There is a selection of first-class primary and secondary schools all within walking distance and many colleges and universities are also within walking / cycling distance.  A great selection of local shops are just steps away on both Philips burgh Avenue and within Drumcondra village which has everything one could need including a local supermarket, Tesco, Lidl, bakery, post office, banks, several cafes, gastro pubs, restaurants, hotels, a number of boutiques plus several fitness centres and gyms and more…..  This location is also only a short drive from main shopping centres at Artane and Omni and both Fairview and Clontarf offer further amenities as well as several more decent restaurants, pubs and eateries to enjoy!

Families are spoilt for choice when choosing sports and recreational facilities which include local clubs for GAA, soccer, rugby, tennis, water sports and several renowned golf clubs as well as many lovely parks to explore and the seafront promenade and cycleway offer exceptional views stretching along the northside coastline.

Many excellent transport links and services are readily available too which provide swift access to the city and beyond via bus routes including the 123 Marino bus service as well as several alternative bus routes travelling from the main Drumcondra Road across Dublin.  There is also the DART Station at Clontarf and the Train line at Drumcondra Village and great road transport links are provided via both the M1 and M50 motorways.  Dublin Airport is also a short 15 minute drive away and Dublin city is a close 3 kms distance -  Locations really don’t come more appealing or convenient!

Earlyviewing is therefore recommended to all who are looking for a special and substantial family sized home with a great lifestyle just minutes from your door!

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Ground Floor Accommodation

Porch:  0.99m x3.05m

Large porch parquet wooden flooring.

Entrance Hallway: 3.70m x 2.99m

Welcoming hallway with parquet wooden flooring, attractive dado rail and under stairs cloaks / storage space.

Front Reception Room 1: 4.38m x 3.95m

With original polished floorboards, picture rail, ceiling coving, feature open fireplace including cast iron inset and attractive bay window overlooking the front garden and driveway.  Interconnecting double doors fold back to the rear reception room.

Rear Reception Room 2: 3.78m x 3.91m

With original polished floorboards, picture rail, ceiling coving, feature open fireplace including cast iron / tiled inset and double doors opening through to the extended dining and kitchen areas.

Scullery:  2.55m x2.83m

With natural slate flooring and bespoke built in storage.  Open to the extended kitchen /dining room.

Kitchen / Dining Room: 3.43m x 8.98m

With natural slate flooring to kitchen and polished floorboards to dining area.  The kitchen is fitted with a range of timelessly elegant, hand painted, bespoke cabinetry units by Martin Hannah which include a large double larder / pantry cupboard and an extensive range of base and wall storage units.  There is space for an American style fridge freezer and large gas / electric range style cooker inset into a chimney setting complete with extractor fan and feature mantlepiece over.  Also included is an integrated dishwasher and microwave and all units are finished with beautiful polished granite countertops.  

The dining area is very spacious and overlooks stunning and very mature private gardens and double doors open out to the patio terrace.

Utility Room: 1.39m 2.24m

With natural slate flooring, fitted with bespoke hand painted solid wood units and plumed for washing machine and dryer.  Door leading to guest WC.

Family Den / Office: 4.90m x 1.87m

A spacious room with extra high ceiling, polished floorboards and built-in desk unit.  Door leading to guest WC.

First Floor Accommodation

Landing:  3.58m x2.94m

With polished floorboards and staircase leading to attic level.

Bedroom 1:  4.43m x4.02m

Principal double bedroom located to the front with polished floorboards, an attractive bay window and fitted with an extensive range of modern wardrobe units.

Bedroom 2:  3.70m x4.02m

Double bedroom located to the rear with polished floorboards and fitted with an extensive range of modern wardrobe units.  There is ample room for a study desk.

Bedroom 3:  2.55m x3.58m

Large single bedroom located to the rear with polished floorboards and fitted with a double wardrobe unit.

Family Shower Room: 1.62m x 1.90m

Fully tiled throughout with glass panelled shower enclosure including a Triton power shower, wash hand basin and WC.

Attic Level

Attic Landing: 1.22m x 1.38m

With eves storage off.

Converted Attic Space: 5.70m x 5.85m (widest)

A large and converted attic space is currently set up as a studio / double bedroom.  The bed has been cleverly built-in under the eves with storage underneath and there is also a separate range of built-in wardrobes plus a built-in study desk.  This space may suit a variety of purposes as another bedroom or a separate playroom / gym / studio / office etc.  

Attic Bathroom:  2.53mx 0.90m

Fully tiled throughout with a bath including a shower attachment, wash hand basin and WC.

Gardens:

The property is set back off Grace Park Road to the front with a large cobble-lock driveway boarded by mature and attractively planted beds and shrubbery.

To the rear there is a fantastic, very large and privately appointed garden extended to over 100 feet long which is beautifully landscaped and planted with an array of mature trees, shrubs and specimen plants.  The long grass lawn provides an expanse of recreational space for children to run around and enjoy many outdoor activities and play time.  Also, the dining and kitchen areas step out to a sunny patio terrace for alfresco dining and entertaining many a party or special occasion. This really is the crowning glory of this fabulous family home!

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