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Bring the outside in with this light-filled €1.35m south Dublin home
The Apple House features garden access from multiple rooms.
FROM THE FRONT, The Apple House in Cabinteely, Dublin 18 gives little to no indication of its light-soaked interior.
However, once you step inside the front door, natural light floods every corner of the space – setting the tone for the rest of the property.
Giving context to its moniker, the site was once home to a fruit storehouse (or at least, an unused summer house repurposed as a storage area for apples from a nearby patch of trees).
Today, The Apple House stands on 0.25 acres as a five-bed property of 3,229 sq ft. With a spacious, seamless layout and garden access from multiple rooms, there’s a real feeling of bringing the outside in.
Starting in the hallway, there’s a double-height atrium straight ahead, with French doors which open to a spacious sun deck, and a curved travertine stairway to the right. To the left, wide oak steps lead down to the living area.
In here, a partly frosted window overlooks Killiney Hill, while on the other side a floor-to-ceiling window provides views of the garden.
An inner hall leads to the open-plan kitchen and dining area, which is the ideal space to entertain. Walnut presses in the kitchen blend in with the design of the dining area, while a large centre island provides plenty of preparation space. There’s also an AGA with a four-plate gas hob, while a 30 sq ft pantry means you’ll never run out of space to store groceries.
In the living area, glass doors open to the patio garden for meals al fresco, while a sleek fireplace will provide warmth during the colder months.
Double doors lead to the family room, where another set of double doors open to the decking area and, in turn, lead to the living room. A utility room, boot room and bathroom complete the ground floor accommodation.
Moving to the first floor, a gallery landing with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooks the garden. There are two bedrooms to the right of the landing, both of which enjoy access to a shared balcony with views of Killiney Hill.
To the left, there are two more bedrooms and a family bathroom, as well as the impressive master suite. The triple aspect bedroom here boasts its own walk-in wardrobe and bathroom, as well as a private sun terrace akin to one you’d find in a hotel.
Other features throughout the property include oak flooring, Portuguese limestone flooring in the kitchen and built-in wardrobes. As is clear from the layout, The Apple House is designed to bring the outside in. The rear-garden and sun deck is south-facing, while mature trees form a boundary and provide privacy.
The Apple House enjoys easy access to Cabinteely village, which is a 20-minute walk away, while Foxrock village can be reached by car in less than 10 minutes. As a result, there are numerous primary and secondary schools close by, as well as sports clubs, golf courses and shops. The drive to the city centre should take about 40 minutes thanks to the nearby N11.
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