Description
St Ann’s is a superb, detached Victorian two storey over garden level family home, occupying an elevated position off Killiney Hill Road with panoramic sea views. The site extends to approximately 1.35acres of mature private grounds and the house retains many period features of the era including high ceilings, sliding sash windows and beautiful stucco work. The property is approached via electric gates which open into a large driveway providing ample off-street parking.
The main house extends to approximately 610 sq. m. (6,566 sq. ft approx.) over three levels. On the hall level a portico opens through to a bright and expansive reception hall with an Adam style fireplace, a library, interconnecting drawing/dining room with views over Killiney Bay. A smart contemporary extension by Gerry Cahill Architects was added to the side and it is the heart of this family home which seamlessly marries old and new. The kitchen is fitted with minimalist Bulthaup units, floor to ceiling glazing floods the space with light and there is access onto a terrace overlooking the grounds with great views. Off the kitchen there is a boot room, laundry room and guest w.c. at this level. Upstairs there are five double bedrooms and an office. The master suite is truly spectacular, it spans the width of the house with breathtaking vistas and is complimented by luxurious his and hers ensuites and a dressing room custom designed by John Daly. A family bathroom and shower room complete the accommodation on the top floor. On the lower garden level there is a wine cellar, a family room, a games room, and a shower room.
Adjacent to the main house there is a detached mews which extends to approximately 335 sq. m. (3,606 sq. ft. approx.) with a 10m indoor pool, changing facilities, gym and guest accommodation including a two-bedroom unit at ground floor level with a kitchen, sitting room, off street parking and vehicular access onto Saintbury Avenue. On the first floor there is a living/dining room, kitchen, and guest bedroom en-suite. There is access out onto a large sun terrace (18m x 6.75m) which enjoys all day sunshine, there is a built-in barbeque, and this is an ideal spot for entertaining when the weather is fine. The grounds of St. Ann’s are immensely private with mature planting, flowering trees including magnolia, cherry blossom, oak, and horse chestnut.
St. Ann’s sits on approximately 1.35acres of mature private grounds approached via electric gates from Killiney Hill Road which open into a large driveway providing ample off-street parking. The garden is terraced and beautifully landscaped with mature planting, flowering trees including magnolia, cherry blossom, oak, and horse chestnut, surrounded by rolling lawns. There is a sun terrace off the kitchen which benefits from a south-easterly orientation, a perfect spot for your morning coffee. In the adjacent mews there is a second terrace measuring approximately 18m x 6.75m with a built-in barbeque which is a great space for entertaining, it enjoys sunshine throughout the day with views of the grounds, Dalkey Island & Killiney Bay.
Features:
Superb detached Victorian family home extending to approximately 610 sq. m. (6,566 sq. ft) with period features throughout Mature grounds of approximately 1.35 acre Separate mews extending to approximately 335 sq. m. (3,606 sq. ft.) accessible from Saintbury Avenue Electric gates and ample off-street parking Breathtaking sea views over Killiney Bay from Bray Head to Dalkey Island Gerry Cahill Architect designed contemporary extension with Bulthaup Kitchen Two sun terraces, indoor pool, wine cellar and a games room Gas fired central heating (underfloor at the hall and garden level) Solar panels Master suite with his and hers en-suites and bespoke John Daly dressing room
