We’ve all dreamt of a castle at one stage or another to live in with our king or queen, prince or princess. Now you can fulfil that dream in Monkstown in Dublin.
1 The Mews might be a townhouse rather than a castle but it is one of just five townhouses on the grounds of the Monkstown Castle estate, giving it the potential to become your own little kingdom.
Built in 2005, architects De Blacam & Meagher took their inspiration for the home from the 18th-century architect John Skipton Mulvany, who carried out works at the castle and also designed some of Dún Laoghaire and Monkstown’s most prominent buildings, including the Royal St George Yacht Club and Dún Laoghaire railway station.
A grand tree-lined gravel drive brings you up to this exclusive terrace just off Monkstown Avenue, which was built on the site of the original stables of the estate. The period-style 3 bed house offers 107sqm of living space with its exterior exuding an old-world elegance.
Finishes such as natural green/grey slates used for the roof, Carlow limestone used in a traditionally crafted fashion at the eaves, sills to all windows and to the base plinth, main entrance door surrounds and feature ground floor windows contribute to the overall luxurious feel of this boutique development.
All windows and doors externally are painted mahogany with historic paint colours having been selected for all external walls and joinery.
The Mews is approached via a tree lined avenue sweeping into the development. Number 1 is fronted with a ramped entrance threshold and patio in granite setts and reconstituted stone kerbing.
Internally, the open living area is located on the ground floor with direct access to the landscaped garden. The kitchen is custom designed with floor to ceiling storage units and integrated electrical appliances and is separated from the dining room with a concealed sliding door. A solid Oak staircase is naturally lit by high and low level windows.
On the first floor, there is a bathroom, 3 bedrooms - a single room to the front and two double bedrooms to the rear overlooking the garden. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. Copper conservation style roof lights provide natural light to the bathroom and en-suite.
There is solid Oak flooring to the entire ground floor including the entrance hallway and stairs and polished granite and mosaic tiling in the kitchen and bathrooms adding to the overall appeal of this wonderful home.
To the front of the property there is designated car parking for two cars. To the rear is a delightful landscaped garden, enjoying complete privacy and westerly orientation, making it the perfect sanctuary for 'al-fresco' dining.
The Mews, Monkstown Castle is a most sought ever enclave development tucked in off Monkstown Avenue. The quaint village of Monkstown steeped in its Victorian heritage and the sea front are but a five minute walk away, here an array of speciality shops, bistros and cafés are to be enjoyed. There is an excellent choice selection of primary and secondary schools in the vicinity. Leisure facilities are well catered for in the area with Monkstown Lawn Tennis Club, the four yacht clubs in Dun Laoghaire and numerous coastal walks all closeby. Salthill Dart station and a number of Dublin Bus Routes together with the Aircoach running through the village provide swift and rapid access to the city centre and Dublin Airport.
Find out more about The Mews at www.myhome.ie/4740197 or contact selling agent Jacqui McCabe of Sherry FitzGerald Dun Laoghaire at 01 284 4422.
