One of the finest residences to be offered for sale in Cork

 

 

An exceptional and substantial period residence of character and charm, commanding panoramic views of the city

 

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Sunville

Wellington Road Cork

 

For sale by private treaty with vacant possession.

Tommy Barker, The Irish Examiners Property Editor, has penned an article on this house. Read it here

 

Accommodation

 

 

A slate flagged pathway leads through the Georgian front garden, to the Georgian style enclosed entrance porch with tiled floor.

 

 

The front door is flagged by two Corinthian columns and opens to the reception hallway with cloak closet and pine floor.  Double doors lead to the main hallway.

 

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Elegant Drawingroom

7.64 x 4.98m/25’ x 16’4”

 

With tall windows, attractive cast iron fireplace with Regency marble surround and slate hearth, domed archway with folding doors leading to

 

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Diningroom/Library

6.33 x 2.91m/20’9” x 9’6”

 

Having open fireplace with marble surround, power points, double French doors leading to

 

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Bright Reading or Sun Room

2.84 x 2.71m/9’5” x 8’10”

With panoramic views over rear garden and cityscape

 

Sitting Room 7.48 x 5.54m/24’6” x 18’2”

Featuring tall windows overlooking garden and cityscape, cast iron fireplace in black marble surround with slate hearth, dimmer lighting, pine flooring, domed archway with folding panelled doors leading to

 

 

Bright and airy Kitchen/Dining Area 6.96 x 5.9m/23’ x 19’3”

Having full range of handmade maple built-in wall and floor units with shelving, drawers, presses, cabinets, countertop with built-in hob and sink, tiled splashback, extractor fan, Gaggenau electric oven, Whirlpool American style fridge, freestanding maple and pine island with presses and cellarette, breakfast area, attractive oak floor, doors leading to balcony and deck area, large bright area overlooking garden and cityscape, spot lighting, intercom

 

Utility off having W.C. with toilet and washhand basin, fridge/freezer, plumbed for washing machine, dryer, etc. Shelved pantry area with Belfast sink. Open hallway leading to side entrance.

 

 

 

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First Floor

 

 

Attractive open staircase with tall picture window leads to upstairs landing

 

Master Bedroom 5.2 x 4.76m/17’ x 15’7”

Having Regency style marble fireplace with cast iron inset and tiled hearth,

 bright windows overlooking cityscape

 

En-suite Dressing Room 4.27 x 2.55m/14’ x 8’4”

Having built-in wardrobes with sliding doors. Enclosed shower, separate W.C. with toilet and washhand basin

 

Bedroom 2 4.34 x 3.94m/14’3” x 12’10”

Having built-in wardrobes with shelving and lockers

 

Bedroom 3 5.23 x 4.72/17’2” x 15’6”

Having windows overlooking cityscape, pull-down extending stairs to floored attic area

 

Bedroom 4 5.11 x 3.5m/16’ x 11’6”

Having window overlooking cityscape

 

Stairs from hallway leading to basement area, having slate flagged floor

 

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Outside Area

 

 

Having domed wine cellar and coal bunker. Utility area/washroom with fitted presses, counter top and sink, gas fired central heating system, Smart vacuum system, plumbed for washing machine and dryer

 

Storeroom or Bedroom 3.88 x 2.27m/12’8” x 7’5”

 

Snooker or Games Room 7.55 x 8.5m/24’9” x 28’2”

 

With storage area off, doors to patio area

 

 

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Independent Office Area

 

 

Office Area 1 5.3 x 6.17m/17’4” x 20’3”

 

Having French doors opening to patio and deck areas

 

Office Area 2 4.94 x 7.49m/24’7” x 15’9”

 

With access to patio area

 

Staff Washroom/Canteen with separate utilities

 

 

 

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Outside

 

 

At front:

 

Enclosed private garden with entrance gates, intercom security access. Garden laid out in Georgian style with gravel pathways and hedge lined flowerbeds with attractive pine trees. Slate flagged pathway leads to front door. Large garage or workroom suitable for conversion to mews or townhouse.

 

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At rear:

 

Two level Cedarlan deck area. Open patio area along front of house. Two-tier landscaped gardens laid out in grass lawn with gravelled pathways, featuring a profusion of shrubbery and with flower bed borders, numerous trees including a budding Magnolia, a 200 year old weeping Ash, apple, pear, plum and fig trees, fruit bushes, wisteria and laurel, a herb garden, garden shed and bordered by old sandstone walls. This magnificent garden has full southerly aspect and there are steps leading to entrance from Summerhill North. The balcony which is accessed from the kitchen and sunroom affords panoramic views over the City with River Lee and surrounding countryside.

 

 

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v     Ventrolla’ windows

v     Zoned gas fired heating system

v     Full alarm system

v     Intercom control of front gates

v     Telephone/intercom system

 

 

v     Masterkey system

v     Pressurised water system

v     Numerous power points, telephone points and  television points throughout

v     Walking distance of city centre

v     Cityscape views

 

 

Tenure: Freehold

Solicitor: Ms. Juli Rea, Messrs. Ronan Daly Jermyn, 12 South Mall, Cork. Tel: 4272333.

 

We strongly recommend the sale of this superb Georgian residence which has been renovated to the highest standards throughout, and is decorated with taste and elegance. This is a fine family home and is located close to all amenities including some of the best schools in Cork, as well as shops and churches, and is within minutes walking distance of the city centre. Situated in a historic part of Cork, this house offers panoramic views over the city and surrounds.