Ormond Hall, 17 Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3, D03 KF78

Karen Mulvaney of Coldwell Banker is proud to present to market the most exquisite home in the heart of Clontarf. This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a truly unique family home. This immaculate residence has been painstakingly restored and refurbished to the highest standard and the attention to detail is second to none.

Ormond Hall was the original house on the road dating back to the 1800's, built and owned by the Vernon family who lived in Clontarf Castle.

Clontarf needs little introduction as an ideal place to live in Dublin. Living on Vernon Avenue offers residents an eclectic mix of amenities and eateries right on their doorstep but also the calm and privacy of low density neighbourhoods. A quick stroll to the end of the road and you are on the beautiful Clontarf promenade with its sea walks, green spaces and cycle track accessing all of Dublin Bay.

St Anne's Park is a short walk away. It the second largest municipal park in Dublin, is part of a former 202 hectares (500 acres) estate assembled by members of the Guinness family.

The largest municipal park is also nearby (North) Bull Island. North Bull Island is an island located in Dublin Bay, about 5 km long and 800 m wide. It has been named by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve. It is the only biosphere reserve in a capital city in the world.
The island, with a sandy beach known as Dollymount Strand running its entire length, the island also hosts St Anne's and Royal Dublin golf clubs. The area is also home to many sporting clubs with GAA, Rugby, Swimming, Sailing, Golf, Hockey and Tennis.

This property which spans over 492 square metres has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, large utility, mud room, cinema, wine room, gym, playroom, large open plan living/kitchen/dining room, office and formal drawing room.

The garden extends to 36 metres and cleverly landscaped to always avail of the sunlight in different areas throughout the day and evening.

Granite steps lead you to the spacious hallway off which there are two reception rooms either side. One is the large and spacious home office with parquet floor, the other is the formal drawing room. On this hall level you will also find plentiful storage, large guest WC and the bright and spacious Kitchen/Living/Dining room with separate pantry. Access to the rear garden.

On the first floor you will find three double bedrooms, two of which have walk in wardrobes, both plumbed for conversion to en-suites, if required and the main bathroom. On the top floor there is the Master Suite with plentiful storage, walk in wardrobes and a beautiful en-suite bathroom.

At basement level there is a guest bedroom, large utility, mud room, cinema, wine room, playroom and gym.

Helen Turkington provided a range of interior design services to the whole of the house including the selection of paint colours, curtains, artwork and custom made furniture throughout.

Lighting Design produced by Wink in Wicklow and features over 30 different fixture types. A Mode Lighting system paired with Coolbrium touchpads creates beautiful lighting scenes available in every room and are integrated into the home automation system.

Accommodation
Hall Level
Entrance Hall – with panelling and stained oak trunk flooring.
Office – with mahogany parquet flooring and panelling.
Formal Drawing Room – with paneling, marble open fireplace and chandelier.
Storage Area & Guest WC
Kitchen/Living/Dining Room –A light filled room with oak trunk floors, a feature gas fireplace, hand painted Design House kitchen, pantry kitchen and access to the garden. A dream kitchen for an aspiring chef with a 1.1 metre natural gas stove including professional wok burner, two built in wall ovens ideal for special occasions and a host of other improvements like plate warming drawers, a breakfast and coffee bar area and the convenience of two full sized SubZero fridge and freezer units.
First Floor
Bedroom 1 - double windowed bedroom with walk in wardrobe, overlooking rear garden.
Bedroom 2 – double windowed bedroom, carpeted with walk in wardrobe to the front.
Bedroom 3 – double windowed bedroom, carpeted with built in wardrobes.
Bathroom – with jacuzzi bath, stand-alone rain shower, w.h.b. and w.c. Tiled.
Second Floor
Master suite – overlooking rear garden with views of Howth Head. Walk in wardrobe/ dressing room and en-suite bathroom with stand-alone rain shower, bath, w.h.b. and w.c. and marble tiles.
Basement Level
Cinema – Custom built cinema room
Wine Room – By Design House to include a 130 bottle inbuilt subzero wine fridge with two refrigeration units for storing beer, spirits and champagne as well as a snack bar for the adjoining cinema room and dishwasher to make the cleanup after a movie night simple.
Gym – Designed and installed by Fittr in Wicklow and includes a full sized Hammer Strength HD rack and a dual adjustable pulley station as well as free weights, stationary bicycle and an open area for core training. Professional grade rubberised flooring was fit into this spacious and well mirrored space.
Playroom – Large and spacious play area for children with dress up closet and large blackboard. Access to rear garden.
Mud Room - Custom cabinetry created by Design House with plenty of storage and floor level lighting
Utility – Marble Counter Tops. Miele appliances
Guest Bedroom – double bedroom with built in wardrobes.
Guest Bathroom – with w.c., w.h.b. and rain shower.
Garden
• Two BBQ areas with piped gas fire table.
• Built in external lighting & speakers.
• Custom iron works (railings and front entrance gates)
• Full irrigation system in both front and back gardens.
• Three raised irrigated vegetable beds.
• Play Area.
• Large shed for gardening equipment and storing outdoor furniture
• Very secure, no rear access.
• Motion sensor triggered lighting to front and rear gardens.
• 10 Camera ADT security system.
• Electrical power to both front and rear gardens.