What started out as a small terraced house dating from the 1930s, is now a superb refurbished and architecturally extended property of 123sq m over two floors.
The house, owned by a UK-based interior designer, was gutted and extended seven years ago, but the pared back interiors give the impression that it’s new. The style, Scandinavian in feel, is simple and elegant, with muted tones throughout.
One of the most remarkable elements of the property is the amount of light flooding into all of the rooms. On the ground floor, a glass wall from the southwesterly facing garden, in addition to a double height light well in the kitchen, transforms what were small dark rooms.
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The removal of internal doors between the kitchen and formal living area bathes the front room in light.
A modern kitchen with off-white high gloss units, Neff appliances and walnut countertops that echo the wide plank walnut flooring.
An open-plan informal living and dining area leads to a patio and raised garden, where green fingered enthusiasts have a blank canvas – with the exception of some mature shrubs – to develop.
Modern feel
To the front of the property, a formal livingroom with original fireplace peeks out on to the quiet cul-de-sac through sliding sash windows. Old pine flooring has been painted an off-white hue giving a modern feel, that is echoed in the pale grey bookshelves which flank the hearth.
The wow factor is the master bedroom. Set to the rear, overlooking the garden through an entire wall of glass, it features lots of storage and a large en-suite – which is one of three bathrooms in the property. Two further bedrooms – part of the original house, lie to the front, with quaint double sash windows.
The pitched ceilings and white painted floorboards give the impression of greater space.
From the exterior, it is evident that 165 Foxrock Close is a unique property, and once over the threshold, the interiors confirm that a talented interior designer has been busy at work.
The property, apart from a few flecks on the staircase, and a patch over the family shower, is in perfect condition and is for sale through Sherry FitzGerald with an asking price of €595,000.
