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Foxrock retreat with its own tennis court and endless gardens for €2.95m
Plus, the city centre is a mere half an hour away.
IF ONE OF your goals in 2020 is to take more time to relax and unwind (and you have €2.95m to spare), Foxrock House could be the place to make it happen.
Built circa 2001, the five-bedroom property spans 4,305 sq ft and sits on 1.36 acres of tranquil grounds.
With a yellow brick and hardwood exterior, and approached via a tree-lined driveway, Foxrock House could be set deep in the woods – but in reality, the heart of Dublin city is just a 25-minute drive away.
Inside, the property is both modern and welcoming. The front hall is split level with limestone tile and hardwood floors, and features a corner that could be used as a cosy living area.
A library down the hall is sure to please book worms, while double doors lead to the impressive dining room where a picture window overlooks the gardens. In the drawing room, two picture windows flood the space with light, and a wood-burning stove will warm chilly days.
There’s no shortage of space to take a break at Foxrock House, with an open-plan family room and living room, too. Moving to the kitchen, custom-fitted mahogany cabinets tie in with the wooden floors throughout the house, and there’s a black limestone tiled floor in here as well. Again, picture windows overlook the gardens.
Rather than simply offering a place to leave piles of clothes, the utility room acts as an extension to the kitchen (which features an AGA stove) and comes complete with two eye-level ovens and plenty of storage space. A laundry room, bathroom and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.
An open-plan staircase with a double-height window leads to the first floor, where the master bedroom suite is situated. More than just a bedroom, the suite comprises a sitting room, dressing room and en-suite bathroom, and the bedroom itself enjoys views of the gardens. There are three more bedrooms on this floor, as well as a Juliette balcony and the family bathroom.
Adding to the accommodation, there’s also a light-filled attic of 1,194 sq ft, which offers a multitude of uses, including as a fifth bedroom.
An interesting addition to the property is the covered rear porch accessed via the laundry room. This space acts as another living area, with a door that leads to a conservatory with sliding sash windows. From here, there’s a greenhouse and access to an artificial grass tennis court. Fancy a game, anyone?
As for the grounds, the walled gardens are south-facing and feature orchards, fruit and vegetable patches, a split-level patio and a large lawn area. Thanks to the conservatory and covered porch, residents at Foxrock House can enjoy views of the grounds whatever the weather.
The property is a 15-minute walk to Foxrock village, while Cornelscourt village is less than a five-minute stroll away. There’s no shortage of primary schools, secondary schools or sports clubs nearby, and easy access to the N11 and M50 provides further options.
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