12 Foster’s Avenue,Mount Merrion,Dublin, A94YH39

12 Foster's Avenue is a bright welcoming light filled open plan flexible bungalow with a very large secluded south facing garden. It has been lovingly maintained over the years by its current owners. It is located in one of South Dublin's premier locations in Mount Merrion, with convenient access to both the city centre via the quality bus corridor, the airport via the blue bus stop which is only 2 minutes walking distance and the M50 via the Dundrum exit. For many, number 12's central location to Dublin’s prestigious South Dublin’s schools and location directly opposite UCD provides a major bonus. Mount Merrion itself is one of South Dublin's long established localities. It is a community orientated quiet residential area with its own local shops and cafes.

No.12's open plan flexible living design allows for clever separation into kitchen, dining and living room with double doors leading from one room to the other. The original light filled conservatory off the living room overlooking the very large South oriented garden has been used as a tv room, a play room and a dining room by its current owners over the years. The living room with its open fireplace can be a cosy secluded winter room or opened up to the rest of the house for all year round entertainment. An almost hidden clever mezzanine overlooks the dining area, it’s access is via a solid wooden stairs akin to a ships stairs from the kitchen. This has been used as a teenage bedroom and an office by the current owners.  It also gives easy access to the very large floored attic storage space.

Number 12 hosts three bedrooms and three bathrooms, two of the bathrooms have full size iron baths. The third has a power Mira shower. The utility room off the kitchen includes an A-rated Zanussi washing machine and an A-rated Zanussi dryer. The garage which runs from the front of the house via an internal corridor to a small workroom at the back gives plenty of storage and workspace. The A-rated gas boiler is situated in the back workroom. No. 12 has the added benefit of having been fitted with the latest PhoneWatch security system which can be easily controlled via the PhoneWatch smart app.

Outside there is a very large rear garden, it’s high trees, hedging and meandering path provide the perfect tranquil green oasis. The patio area just opening from the dining room enjoys the ideal sun trap for summer al fresco dining. To the front the large gravel area provides easy off street parking for up to three cars. No.12's uniqueness has brought many years of fun and happiness to the current owners.

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ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Front porch (1.56 x 1.05), with:

Original period floor tiles

Feature arch

Entrance hall (2.93 x 1.31m) with:

Tiled floor

Main reception room (4.57 x 4.46m) overlooking extensive rear garden, with:

Double glass doors opening on to sun patio and garden 

Roof-height ceiling with Velux window

South-facing aspect, flooding room with natural light

Connecting doors from entrance hall, and to kitchen and sitting room 

Laminate timber floor

Pole-mounted curtains

Sitting room (4.48 x 3.86m) with:

Feature fireplace with timber mantelpiece and black marble hearth and surround

Laminate timber floor

Connecting doors to main reception

Fitted alcove lights

Open-plan connection to conservatory/lounge, with glass panel surround

Conservatory/lounge (4.5 x 3.1m) protruding into rear garden with:

Timber-framed windows with garden views

Timber-framed glass roof, protected by shades

Laminate timber floor

Ceiling lights

TV point

Kitchen (5.4 x 2.7m), overlooking rear garden, with:

Fitted floor, wall and bar units, with extensive countertop space, splashbacks and stainless steel double sink with drainer

Ample space for dining table

Full range of integrated appliances including gas-fired oven and hob (Zanussi) with extractor fan, dishwasher (Bosch) and (in utility room) fridge/freezer (Bosch), washing machine (Zanussi) and dryer (Zanussi)

Laminate timber floor

Utility room (3.3 x 2.4m) off kitchen, accommodating a fridge/freezer, washing machine and dryer, with:

Door to back garden

Tiled floor

Countertop space

Hot press (2.4 x 1.06m) off

Bedroom 1 (4.01 x 3.52m) ensuite, off entrance hall, with: 

Window overlooking front garden, with curtain rail and Venetian blinds 

Floor-to-ceiling wardrobe

Laminate timber floor

Ceiling coving

Ensuite bathroom (2.02 x 1.96) with:

WC, WHB and bath

Tiled floor and walls

Heated towel rail 

Bedroom 2 (3.48 x 2.2 + 2.03 x 1.04m) ensuite, off entrance hall, with:

Window looking on to front garden, with curtain rail and Venetian blinds

Floor-to-ceiling wardrobe

Laminate timber floor

Ceiling coving

Ensuite bathroom (2.02 x 1.96) with:

WC, WHB and shower

Tiled floor and walls

Heated towel rail and fixed mirror

Bedroom 3 (3.79 x 3.16 +2.2 x 2.02m), with:

Window looking on to front garden, with curtain rail and Venetian blinds

Laminate timber floor

Ceiling coving

Built-in alcove shelving

TV point

Family bathroom (2.3 x 1.59m): with:

Bath, WC and WHB

Tiled floor and walls

Mezzanine office (4.57 x 2.56m), with:

Natural light from roof-height Velux

Balcony overlooking main reception room

Stairs from reception

Solid timber floor

Guest bed

Two under-eave roof storage spaces

FEATURES

Property in good condition throughout

Outstanding potential to convert, extend and/or renovate

Planning permission (now lapsed) previously granted to extend attic and rear

Tastefully decorated in pale colours to emphasise natural light

Solid timber floor in mezzanine, tiled floors in utility and all bathrooms and laminate floors in all other rooms

Full range of integrated kitchen appliances

Gas-fired central heating

Floor-to-ceiling tiling in all bathrooms

Alarm/Phone Watch

WiFi

OUTSIDE

Front Garden – large (approximately 110 sq m) well-maintained space:

Gravelled drive providing ample space for secure, off-street parking

Feature, granite stone boundary wall

Garage (4.38 x 2.7m) suitable for use as a workshop, studio, storage or other purpose, with double access doors, plentiful storage space and excellent conversion potential 

Rear Garden – exceptionally large (approximately 485 sq m) well-maintained space:

Boundary hedge, fence and mature trees to ensure privacy

Not overlooked from behind, with house-height trees on rear boundary

Sunny, south-facing rear aspect

Stone sun patio immediately to rear of property, accessed from main reception

Selection of mature specimen shrubs and trees

Block-built shed (4.02 x 1.95m) with storage and conversion potential

LOCATION

The property enjoys a prime location in a mature and much sought-after South Dublin address, close to a wide range of shops, stores, boutiques, cafes, pubs, restaurants, services and amenities.

It is centrally located close to an excellent and wide-ranging choice of South Dublin’s of schools, including nearby Colaiste Iosagain, Colaiste Eoin, Oatlands College, Teresians, St Michael's, Willow Park and Blackrock College (junior and senior schools), Mount Anville (montessori, junior and senior), St. Andrew’s (junior and senior) and the highly regarded primary school Scoil San Treasa, Mount Merrion. 

Many sporting and leisure facilities are within walking distance. UCD Campus with its beautiful secluded walks and Deer Park with its tennis club, football pitches, natural wood playground and beautiful walks are both on the doorstep. 

The very active and prominent Mount Merrion Community Centre is within walking distance, as is Mount Merrion Football club and Kilmacud Crokes GAA Club.

A large number of Dublin Bus services provide frequent public transport links to the city centre via the Stilorgan Quality Bus Corridor, as do nearby Luas stops in Kilmacud and Stillorgan, the latter with a nearby park and ride facility. There are also DART stations in Booterstown and Blackrock, while the nearby M50 interchange affords motoring access to the Greater Dublin area and all points beyond.

Viewing of this superb property is strongly recommended for families, professionals or downsizers searching for a unique flexible style home in a prime South Dublin address, with a very extensive south facing secluded garden and within walking distance of all local amenities.

To book an appointment, call Derek Byrne Keller Williams now at (01) 908 1470.