Douglas, Cork, Ireland
Guide Price
£740,040
€875,000
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
2,020 sq ft
188 sq m
Key features
- Mature Site 0.3 acres
- Private Cul de Sac
- Covered useable patio
- Large Gardens
Description
Taking its name from a townland in Co. Mayo is Bofeenaun a fine four bedroomed detached family home set just off the Rochestown Road in a private cul de sac location. This home shares its location with 4 other homes all built around the same time in a bespoke nature on individual private sites. Built in 1981 this home has had been in the same ownership throughout its life. The house itself boasts over 2,000 sq. ft. for accommodation spread over two levels. Sitting on a mature site of 0.3 acres the property benefits from a covered useable patio to the rear which extends to 400 sq. ft. and connects all the living spaces to the rear. This home also has the added benefit of a detached garage which offers 450 sq. ft.
Built with features probably ahead of its time this home gives large open plan reception rooms and plenty of them. The Living/dining room off the entrance hall is L is shape and gives a dual function of formal dining as well as relaxation space. The kitchen/dining room has extensive units fitted almost on all sides and still plenty of space for dining table and chairs. The family room is dual in aspect, is particularly bright with a fireplace at its centre. And if that was not enough at entry level an additional perfectly square room offers a myriad of uses as a home office or play room/teenage den.
The overall accommodation in brief offers, welcoming reception hall, L shaped living/dining room, kitchen/dining room, guest WC, home office/play room, family room all at ground floor level. The first floor gives rise to four bedrooms with the main splendid in size and enjoying its own en-suite. A family bathroom completes the accommodation at this level. There is walk in attic store at the half landing taking care of all storage needs.
An unusual and welcomed feature of this home is the extensive covered patio complete with fully tiled roof that runs the entire width of the property to the rear. This patio connects all of the accommodation located to the rear of the property and shows how simple an extension could be incorporated into the property. Finished with patio slabs at ground level and panelled ceiling complete with lights and Velux. Red brick walls give an enclosed feel to the space with planting on the half red brick walls to include ferns and purple heathers softening the space overall. A fully glazed wall on one side breaks the wind and makes for a very useable space throughout the year
The outside of this home is lovely. Set at the end of the cul de sac and offering fantastic privacy the home is accessed via double gates. An extensive tarred driveway gives plenty of parking to the front. The driveway wraps around the side of the property leading to the garage for ease of use. The front garden enjoys a selection of landscaped spaces boasting lawns, mature pink camellias, a bed of purple heathers and outside lighting plan. To the side of the driveway are maturely planted bed with high beech trees giving additional privacy here.
The rear garden is private and beautifully planted with maturing trees and plants giving a host of colours throughout the year. The back boundary runs along a trickling stream as it finds its way to connect with the Douglas Estuary and beyond. It is screened with a bank of high trees. The rear garden is laid to lawn in the main and wraps around the rear of the garage with another planted space. Tremendous in size is this detached garage measuring in at 450 sq. ft. with attic space. The garage is completely detached from the house and has double door opening. Side and rear windows as well as side pedestrian doors allows this space to be used permanently for a myriad of uses.
A privacy gate to the other side of the home gives access again to the rear gardens. There is a double block built garden shed here. Half is taken over for the boiler for heating while the rest offers plenty of space for gardening tools.
Reception Hall: 6.14m x 2.86m
Accessed via a vibrant red front door set between extensive glazing either side this entrance hall is wide an welcoming. Finished with carpet and cornicing the entrance to this home sets the tone of the space to be expected from the rooms within.
Living/Dining Room: 6.98m x 5.85m
L in shape this room has direct access from the entrance hall via feature oak door completed with decorative glazing at upper section. The lounge is generous in proportions and exceptionally bright with its dual aspect feature overlooking the front and rear gardens. A feature marble fireplace is at its heart here giving a focus to this area of the room. A large picture window looks to the front while sliding patio doors on the opposite side lead out into the rear gardens. A more formal dining space is located within the L of the room and enjoys easy access to a service hatch directly to the kitchen. A gable window here looking out into the rear garden ensures it is a lovely space to entertain in. Finished with carpets cornicing and centre roses.
Kitchen/Dining room: 6.67m x 2.87m
Located to the rear of the property is a fine kitchen/dining room. This room comes fitted with a host of floor and eye level units on all four sides. A built in electric hob with extractor together with built in double oven is separate to an additional gas cooker catering for all cooking needs while the balance of appliances give fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. A single drainer sink unit is located beneath a large picture windows looking out onto the mature rear gardens with its host of planting and colour differing from season to season. This kitchen is easy to work in given the amount of counter top space to choose from. It is tiled between the worktop surface and the units overhead. This room easily caters for its dual function with ample space for a dining table and chairs within.
Guest WC: 2.74m x 1.13m
Located off the entrance hall is a two piece coloured guest bathroom. Fully tiled this room is enjoys pedestal sink set beneath vanity mirrow together with wc.
Home Office / Play Room / Teenage Den: 3.02m x 2.80m
A fine square room located off the entrance hall which lends itself to a myriad of uses. A fire opening is set at its centre which could with ease accommodate the installation of a stove to add to the cosiness of this space. Gable window bringing in brightness and looking out to the side gardens. Finished with carpet.
Hallway
Giving a walk in cloaks press and understairs storage.
Family Room: 4.99m x 3.78m
Unusual to find such a fine additional reception room given the scale of the lounge. This family room is located to the front of the property and is tremendously bright. It has a wall of glazing with sliding patio doors on one side while a large picture windows gives views to the front garden. A feature stone fireplace sits at the centre with feature alcoves. Finished with carpet
Stairs:
A winding staircase finished in carpet leads to the upper level. The staircase stops midway and give access to a walk in attic space. A gable windows at this half landing spread lots of natural light to both the ground and upper floors
Attic: 4.82m x 3.11m
Ideal for storage and fully floored this attic offers further potential to convert into the main house as additional accommodation.
Landing: 6.30m x 1.21m
Finished in carpet and giving access to all four bedrooms this landing enjoys a large picture window looking out over the front of the property and makes this a lovely bright space. Double doors lead into a walk in and fully shelved hot press.
Main Bedroom: 5.70m x 3.66m
The size of a main bedroom in a home of these proportions does not disappoint and given its dual aspect status is particularly bright. A perfect shape with fitted robes either side of the entrance door this room can easily take additional storage if necessary
En-suite: 2.23m x 1.61m
Located off the main bedroom is an ensuite fitted with three piece coloured bathroom suite to include pedestal sink, bath tub and wc. Shower fitted over bath with shower screen fitted. Nicely finished and completely tiled.
Bedroom 2: 3.85m x 3.30m
A fine double bedroom perfectly square with built in double robe fitted. Finished with carpet and looking out over the rear garden.
Bedroom 3: 3.94m x 2.82m
Located to the side of the property this is a fine bedroom, finished with carpet and enjoys double built in press. This room has its own pedestal sink fitted. A gable window looks out over the side gardens
Bedroom 4: 3.31m x .2.38m
Another fine double bedroom looking out over the rear garden and finished with carpet
Bathroom: 3.26m x 2.86m
Recently upgraded and fitted with three piece shower suite giving an almost wet room effect. Fully tiled floor and walls the bathroom has wall hung sink unit beneath extensive vanity mirror. Electric shower fitted. Access to attic.
Covered Patio: 14.4m x 2.59m
An unusual and welcomed feature of this home is the extensive covered patio complete with fully tiled roof that runs the entire width of the property to the rear. This patio connects all of the accommodation located to the rear of the property and shows how simple an extension could be incorporated into the property. Finished with patio slabs at ground level and panelled ceiling complete with lights and Velux. Red brick walls give an enclosed feel to the space with planting on the half red brick walls to include ferns and purple heathers softening the space overall. A fully glazed wall on one side breaks the wind and makes for a very useable space throughout the year
Garage: 8.86m x 4.82m
Tremendous in size is this detached garage measuring in at ccccccc The garage is separate to the house double door opening. Side and rear windows as well as side pedestrian doors allows this space to be used permanently.
Outside and the gardens:
The outside of this home is lovely. Set at the end of the cul de sac and offering fantastic privacy the home is accessed via double gates. An extensive tarred driveway gives plenty of parking to the front. The driveway wraps around the side of the property leading to the garage for ease of use. The front garden enjoys a selection of landscaped spaces boasting lawns, mature pink camellias, a bed of purple heathers and outside lighting plan. To the side of the driveway are maturely planted bed with high beech trees giving additional privacy here.
The rear garden is private and beautifully planted with maturing trees and plants giving a host of colours throughout the year. The back boundary runs along a trickling stream as it finds its way to connect with the Douglas Estuary and beyond. It is screened with a bank of high trees. The rear garden is laid to lawn in the main and wraps around the rear of the garage with another planted space.
A privacy gate to the other side of the home gives access again to the rear gardens. There is a double block built garden shed here. Half is taken over for the boiler for heating while the rest offers plenty of space for gardening tools.
Features:
* Mature site of 0.3 acres
* C3 Energy Rating
* Oil fired central heating
* Private cul de sac setting
* Convenient sought after location
* Host of amenities and facilities on the doorstep
* Plenty of development potential to increase the overall size
* Detached garage
* Covered useable patio
Built with features probably ahead of its time this home gives large open plan reception rooms and plenty of them. The Living/dining room off the entrance hall is L is shape and gives a dual function of formal dining as well as relaxation space. The kitchen/dining room has extensive units fitted almost on all sides and still plenty of space for dining table and chairs. The family room is dual in aspect, is particularly bright with a fireplace at its centre. And if that was not enough at entry level an additional perfectly square room offers a myriad of uses as a home office or play room/teenage den.
The overall accommodation in brief offers, welcoming reception hall, L shaped living/dining room, kitchen/dining room, guest WC, home office/play room, family room all at ground floor level. The first floor gives rise to four bedrooms with the main splendid in size and enjoying its own en-suite. A family bathroom completes the accommodation at this level. There is walk in attic store at the half landing taking care of all storage needs.
An unusual and welcomed feature of this home is the extensive covered patio complete with fully tiled roof that runs the entire width of the property to the rear. This patio connects all of the accommodation located to the rear of the property and shows how simple an extension could be incorporated into the property. Finished with patio slabs at ground level and panelled ceiling complete with lights and Velux. Red brick walls give an enclosed feel to the space with planting on the half red brick walls to include ferns and purple heathers softening the space overall. A fully glazed wall on one side breaks the wind and makes for a very useable space throughout the year
The outside of this home is lovely. Set at the end of the cul de sac and offering fantastic privacy the home is accessed via double gates. An extensive tarred driveway gives plenty of parking to the front. The driveway wraps around the side of the property leading to the garage for ease of use. The front garden enjoys a selection of landscaped spaces boasting lawns, mature pink camellias, a bed of purple heathers and outside lighting plan. To the side of the driveway are maturely planted bed with high beech trees giving additional privacy here.
The rear garden is private and beautifully planted with maturing trees and plants giving a host of colours throughout the year. The back boundary runs along a trickling stream as it finds its way to connect with the Douglas Estuary and beyond. It is screened with a bank of high trees. The rear garden is laid to lawn in the main and wraps around the rear of the garage with another planted space. Tremendous in size is this detached garage measuring in at 450 sq. ft. with attic space. The garage is completely detached from the house and has double door opening. Side and rear windows as well as side pedestrian doors allows this space to be used permanently for a myriad of uses.
A privacy gate to the other side of the home gives access again to the rear gardens. There is a double block built garden shed here. Half is taken over for the boiler for heating while the rest offers plenty of space for gardening tools.
Reception Hall: 6.14m x 2.86m
Accessed via a vibrant red front door set between extensive glazing either side this entrance hall is wide an welcoming. Finished with carpet and cornicing the entrance to this home sets the tone of the space to be expected from the rooms within.
Living/Dining Room: 6.98m x 5.85m
L in shape this room has direct access from the entrance hall via feature oak door completed with decorative glazing at upper section. The lounge is generous in proportions and exceptionally bright with its dual aspect feature overlooking the front and rear gardens. A feature marble fireplace is at its heart here giving a focus to this area of the room. A large picture window looks to the front while sliding patio doors on the opposite side lead out into the rear gardens. A more formal dining space is located within the L of the room and enjoys easy access to a service hatch directly to the kitchen. A gable window here looking out into the rear garden ensures it is a lovely space to entertain in. Finished with carpets cornicing and centre roses.
Kitchen/Dining room: 6.67m x 2.87m
Located to the rear of the property is a fine kitchen/dining room. This room comes fitted with a host of floor and eye level units on all four sides. A built in electric hob with extractor together with built in double oven is separate to an additional gas cooker catering for all cooking needs while the balance of appliances give fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. A single drainer sink unit is located beneath a large picture windows looking out onto the mature rear gardens with its host of planting and colour differing from season to season. This kitchen is easy to work in given the amount of counter top space to choose from. It is tiled between the worktop surface and the units overhead. This room easily caters for its dual function with ample space for a dining table and chairs within.
Guest WC: 2.74m x 1.13m
Located off the entrance hall is a two piece coloured guest bathroom. Fully tiled this room is enjoys pedestal sink set beneath vanity mirrow together with wc.
Home Office / Play Room / Teenage Den: 3.02m x 2.80m
A fine square room located off the entrance hall which lends itself to a myriad of uses. A fire opening is set at its centre which could with ease accommodate the installation of a stove to add to the cosiness of this space. Gable window bringing in brightness and looking out to the side gardens. Finished with carpet.
Hallway
Giving a walk in cloaks press and understairs storage.
Family Room: 4.99m x 3.78m
Unusual to find such a fine additional reception room given the scale of the lounge. This family room is located to the front of the property and is tremendously bright. It has a wall of glazing with sliding patio doors on one side while a large picture windows gives views to the front garden. A feature stone fireplace sits at the centre with feature alcoves. Finished with carpet
Stairs:
A winding staircase finished in carpet leads to the upper level. The staircase stops midway and give access to a walk in attic space. A gable windows at this half landing spread lots of natural light to both the ground and upper floors
Attic: 4.82m x 3.11m
Ideal for storage and fully floored this attic offers further potential to convert into the main house as additional accommodation.
Landing: 6.30m x 1.21m
Finished in carpet and giving access to all four bedrooms this landing enjoys a large picture window looking out over the front of the property and makes this a lovely bright space. Double doors lead into a walk in and fully shelved hot press.
Main Bedroom: 5.70m x 3.66m
The size of a main bedroom in a home of these proportions does not disappoint and given its dual aspect status is particularly bright. A perfect shape with fitted robes either side of the entrance door this room can easily take additional storage if necessary
En-suite: 2.23m x 1.61m
Located off the main bedroom is an ensuite fitted with three piece coloured bathroom suite to include pedestal sink, bath tub and wc. Shower fitted over bath with shower screen fitted. Nicely finished and completely tiled.
Bedroom 2: 3.85m x 3.30m
A fine double bedroom perfectly square with built in double robe fitted. Finished with carpet and looking out over the rear garden.
Bedroom 3: 3.94m x 2.82m
Located to the side of the property this is a fine bedroom, finished with carpet and enjoys double built in press. This room has its own pedestal sink fitted. A gable window looks out over the side gardens
Bedroom 4: 3.31m x .2.38m
Another fine double bedroom looking out over the rear garden and finished with carpet
Bathroom: 3.26m x 2.86m
Recently upgraded and fitted with three piece shower suite giving an almost wet room effect. Fully tiled floor and walls the bathroom has wall hung sink unit beneath extensive vanity mirror. Electric shower fitted. Access to attic.
Covered Patio: 14.4m x 2.59m
An unusual and welcomed feature of this home is the extensive covered patio complete with fully tiled roof that runs the entire width of the property to the rear. This patio connects all of the accommodation located to the rear of the property and shows how simple an extension could be incorporated into the property. Finished with patio slabs at ground level and panelled ceiling complete with lights and Velux. Red brick walls give an enclosed feel to the space with planting on the half red brick walls to include ferns and purple heathers softening the space overall. A fully glazed wall on one side breaks the wind and makes for a very useable space throughout the year
Garage: 8.86m x 4.82m
Tremendous in size is this detached garage measuring in at ccccccc The garage is separate to the house double door opening. Side and rear windows as well as side pedestrian doors allows this space to be used permanently.
Outside and the gardens:
The outside of this home is lovely. Set at the end of the cul de sac and offering fantastic privacy the home is accessed via double gates. An extensive tarred driveway gives plenty of parking to the front. The driveway wraps around the side of the property leading to the garage for ease of use. The front garden enjoys a selection of landscaped spaces boasting lawns, mature pink camellias, a bed of purple heathers and outside lighting plan. To the side of the driveway are maturely planted bed with high beech trees giving additional privacy here.
The rear garden is private and beautifully planted with maturing trees and plants giving a host of colours throughout the year. The back boundary runs along a trickling stream as it finds its way to connect with the Douglas Estuary and beyond. It is screened with a bank of high trees. The rear garden is laid to lawn in the main and wraps around the rear of the garage with another planted space.
A privacy gate to the other side of the home gives access again to the rear gardens. There is a double block built garden shed here. Half is taken over for the boiler for heating while the rest offers plenty of space for gardening tools.
Features:
* Mature site of 0.3 acres
* C3 Energy Rating
* Oil fired central heating
* Private cul de sac setting
* Convenient sought after location
* Host of amenities and facilities on the doorstep
* Plenty of development potential to increase the overall size
* Detached garage
* Covered useable patio
Douglas, Cork, Ireland
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