LOCATION: In the heart of Greystones
PROPERTY TYPE: Victorian period semi-detached house
BEDROOMS: 5
FLOOR AREA: circa 196 sq m/ 2,110 sq ft
BER: G BER Nr: Perf: kW²/yr
PRICE: SALE AGREED
As its name suggests, The Haven enjoys a tranquil setting enhanced by secluded gardens and tucked away on a quiet residential road within one of Greystones’ most mature and sought-after neighbourhoods.
Yet it is also in a highly convenient location, thanks to its position just two minutes’ walk from the thriving heart of the town with its wide-ranging choice of shops, pubs, restaurants and artisan cafés that makes Greystones such a popular lifestyle choice.
Dating back to the late Victorian era when it was originally built for a prosperous local solicitor, The Haven retains a host of original features, many restored to pristine condition by the current owners. These include cornicing, ceiling roses and ornate polished timber fireplaces in two of the downstairs reception rooms, cast iron fireplaces in four of the five bedrooms and a stained glass window on upstairs landing – all in showroom condition.
Period woodwork has been restored and maintained to an exceptional standard, with all rooms retaining their original pitch pine floorboards and doors. The doors are in immaculate condition, each having been individually removed from the house and stripped back to the original timber by a specialist restorer and then reinstalled. Similar work brought the entrance hall staircase back to its former glory, with the handrail and each individual baluster taken away and painstakingly restored before being reassembled.
Other period features include original pitch pine sash windows, high ceilings and bay windows that are all so characteristic of the Victorian area.
Spanning almost 200 square metres (not including its two outbuildings), accommodation is extensive with well-proportioned, high ceilinged rooms creating a wonderful sense of light and space. On the ground floor, these comprise an entrance hall, interior hall, three receptions, shower room and open-plan kitchen/family/dining room. Upstairs is an exceptionally spacious landing, five bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate WC.
Outside, extensive gardens populated by mature plants, shrubs and trees provide peaceful and secluded surroundings.
While this a property that would benefit from modernisation, any investment made in such works will be richly rewarded with an outstanding contemporary home with oodles of period character in a convenient location a short stroll from the centre of Greystones.
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LOCATION
The Haven is conveniently located two minutes’ walk from the bustling town centre of Greystones, yet as its name suggests, it also enjoys a tranquil setting within a mature and much sought-after residential neighbourhood.
The property also lies within easy reach of a wide variety of sports and leisure facilities including soccer, rugby, GAA, tennis, sailing, Greystones Marina and the Shoreline Leisure Centre. Greystones also offers an fine choice of supermarkets, shops, boutiques, cafés and restaurants, while families will appreciate the town’s excellent selection of schools.
Commuting to Dublin could not be easier thanks to the close proximity of the N11 and Greystones DART station. Local bus routes include the 184 and the 84 (both with stops just three minutes’ walk away), while the Aircoach from the town’s main street provides a direct link to Dublin Airport.
Greystones has twice been the winner of a LivCom Award (the International Awards for Liveable Communities), first in 2008 and most recently in December 2021 when it was one of five towns from around the globe to be shortlisted for this prestigious accolade.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance hall (6.74 x 2.24m): leading to all ground rooms at front and (via inner hall) back of house, with many original period features include cornicing, ceiling rose, pitch pine timber floor boards and staircase to first floor, including restored original balustrade
Sitting room (5.46 x 4.59m): to left of entrance hall, with bay windows overlooking front garden, carpet, rail-mounted curtains, pull-down blinds and original period features including cornicing, ceiling rose and feature fireplace with solid timber mantelpiece, tiled surround and cast iron open grate
Dining room (4.56 x 4.19m to right of entrance hall overlooking front garden, with carpet, rail-mounted curtains, pull-down blinds and original period features including cornicing, ceiling rose and feature fireplace with solid timber mantelpiece, tiled surround and cast iron open grate
Inner hall (2.8 x 2.2m): leading to lounge, shower room and kitchen/family dining room, with understairs storage off
Lounge (4.23 x 2.7m): to left of inner hall, overlooking back garden, with carpet, rail-mounted curtains and feature fireplace with polished marble mantelpiece, surround and hearth with cast iron open grate
Shower room (2.22 x 1.44m + 1.01 x 0.93): plumbed for washing machine, with wc, whb, walk-in shower with Triton shower and folding glass doors, floor-to-ceiling tiling and tiled floor
Kitchen (4.21 x 3.33m + 1.39 x 1.99m): overlooking back garden, in open-plan configuration with family dining room timber-panelled and wall with matching built-in shelving, tiled floor, and modern fitted kitchen with floor and eye-level cabinets, integrated appliances, separate island unit and marble worktops with integrated sink and splashbacks
Family dining room (4.38 x 4.25m): overlooking back garden patio, in open-plan configuration with kitchen, timber-panelled ceiling and original pitch pine floorboards
FIRST FLOOR
Landing (6.43 x 2.17m): split-level space accessing all rooms, including a short flight of stairs leading to the upper landing and original stained glass sash window overlooking back garden
Bedroom 1 (5.48 x 2.73m): main bedroom, with bay windows overlooking front garden, rail-mounted curtains and pull-down blinds, carpet, built-in floor-to-ceiling wardrobe and feature fireplace with cast iron mantelpiece
Bedroom 2 (4.39 x 4.06m): overlooking front garden, with rail-mounted curtains and pull-down blind, carpet, built-in floor-to-ceiling wardrobe and feature fireplace with cast iron mantelpiece
Bedroom 3 (2.82 x 2.15m): overlooking front garden, with rail-mounted curtains and pull-down window blind, carpet and built-in shelf
Bedroom 4 (4.65 x 3.8m): dual aspect bedroom overlooking side and back garden, with rail-mounted curtains and pull-down blind, carpet and feature fireplace with cast iron mantelpiece
Bedroom 5 (4.41 x 3.83m): overlooking back garden with rail-mounted curtains and pull-down blinds, carpet, full-wall built-in floor-to-ceiling wardrobe and feature fireplace with cast iron mantelpiece with closed off grate
Family bathroom (2.34 x 2.34m): with corner bath, storage unit with integrated whb and floor-to-ceiling tiles
Separate WC (2.24 x 1.24m): directly opposite family bathroom
OUTSIDE
Workshop/garage (5.86 x 4.0m): wired for electricity, currently in use for storage, but suitable for use as a garage, workshop or craft studio, or conversion to a home office
Outhouse: comprising boiler room/storage (5.86 x 4.0m) and outside WC (2.05 x 1.5m), wired and plumbed
FEATURES
Characterful period property, dating back to late Victorian era
Retains a host of original features, many restored to pristine condition, including:
• High ceilings in all rooms
• Bay windows in siting room and main bedroom
• Solid internal pitch pine doors throughout
• Staircase and balustrade
• Pitch pine floorboards throughout, including those rooms with carpets
• Cornicing and ceiling roses in sitting room and dining room
• Feature fireplaces in all reception rooms
• Feature cast iron fireplaces in four bedrooms
• Sash windows throughout
All rooms well-presented and decorated in sympathy with the property’s period character
Modern fitted kitchen, with floor and eye-level storage units, separate island unit and marble countertops
Kitchen accommodates range of integrated appliances including oven (Thor), hob (Schott Cerani) with extractor fan and fridge-freezer (Neff), dishwasher (Neff)
Oil-fired central heating
Alarm
OUTSIDE FEATURES
Exceptionally large back garden with:
• Sunny, west-facing aspect
• Extensive sun patio spanning rear of the property
• Secluded lawned area adjoining far side of patio
• Numerous mature plants, trees and shrubs
• Two exceptionally large and bountiful apple trees – sweet apple and Bramley apple
• Walls and fences along boundary
• Large garage workshop, wired for electricity and suitable for a wide variety of purposes
• Separate block-built outhouse, accommodating outdoor WC and boiler/storage room
Good-sized front garden, set out in gravel with mature plants, shrubs and trees
Large space to side, leading to garage and linking front and back gardens
Ample parking space for several cars
DIRECTIONS
For directions, simply input the property’s Eircode into your smart phone: A63 EY20
VIEWING: By appointment only