11 Abbey Park

• Peaceful cul-de-sac location
• Gravelled driveway with off-street parking
• GFCH
• Built in 1954
• Three comfortable bedrooms, principal with ensuite
• Bright living and dining areas, Shaker-style kitchen, underfloor heating downstairs
• South-west facing, well maintained rear garden with patio and artificial lawn
• Outhouse and workshop for storage and workspace
• Close to cafés, shops, schools DART and bus links

Tucked away in a peaceful, traffic-free enclave just off the upper end of Monkstown Avenue, No. 11 Abbey Park is a beautifully appointed and exceptionally well-cared-for home, offering an appealing blend of timeless elegance, contemporary comfort and effortless everyday living. Its current owners have had fourteen very happy years there and in that time have thoughtfully extended, upgraded and enhanced it to create a home of genuine warmth and character. Every detail reflects the care and consideration invested in it over the years, with beautifully presented interiors, generous natural light and a wonderful sense of space throughout. Complemented by a delightful southwest-facing rear garden and an attractive, classically styled exterior, this is a home that makes an immediate and lasting impression.

A charming entrance canopy and elegant façade create an inviting first impression, while a generous gravelled driveway, framed by mature planting, provides ample off-street parking. Inside, a welcoming entrance hall sets the tone for the accommodation beyond, with useful understairs storage and a guest W.C. The living room to the front is an inviting and beautifully proportioned space, where a large bay window draws in an abundance of natural light and an open fireplace with marble surround provides an attractive focal point. To the rear, the dining area enjoys a lovely connection with the garden, with glazed double doors opening directly onto the sun-drenched patio, ideal for summer dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The kitchen is a particularly appealing feature of the home, combining traditional craftsmanship with everyday practicality. Beautifully fitted with an extensive range of solid wood Shaker-style cabinetry, polished granite worktops and a central island with breakfast counter and additional storage, it offers a wonderfully sociable space at the heart of the house. Dual-aspect windows and overhead light wells ensure the room is flooded with natural light, creating a bright and uplifting setting for family life. A fully enclosed side passage, incorporating a designated bin storage area, completes the ground-floor accommodation. Upstairs, there are three comfortable and well-appointed bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with its own ensuite shower room. A tastefully finished family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

The southwest-facing rear garden is undoubtedly one of the home's most captivating features. Beautifully landscaped and lovingly maintained, it offers a wonderful sense of privacy and tranquillity, with an inviting combination of colour, texture and greenery. A generous granite-paved patio extends from the house, providing the perfect setting for al fresco dining, relaxed summer evenings and entertaining family and friends. Granite-edged flowerbeds are richly planted with an attractive variety of mature shrubs, plants and trees, while a central planted feature adds a further touch of character. An artificial lawn provides a lush green outlook throughout the seasons with minimal upkeep. To the rear, an outhouse, separate workshop and discreetly fenced storage area offer excellent additional versatility and practicality. To the front, the attractive gravelled driveway is complemented by beautifully stocked planting beds, while granite paving leads to the entrance porch, creating an elegant and welcoming approach to the property.

The location is equally impressive. Abbey Park enjoys a wonderfully peaceful setting while remaining within easy reach of the vibrant villages of Monkstown, Blackrock and Deansgrange, as well as the extensive amenities of Dún Laoghaire. A superb selection of cafés, restaurants, neighbourhood shops and boutiques are all readily accessible, including the ever-popular Greenville Deli. Families are particularly well catered for, with a choice of highly regarded schools nearby, including Monkstown Educate Together National School, Newpark Comprehensive School and Clonkeen College. For commuters, the area is exceptionally convenient, with access to the DART at Monkstown and frequent bus services, including the E2 along Kill Lane and the N4 along Monkstown Avenue, providing excellent connections to the wider Dublin area.

Combining an enviable cul-de-sac setting, beautifully presented accommodation and a glorious southwest-facing garden, No. 11 Abbey Park offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the very best of established suburban living in one of South Dublin's most desirable residential locations.

Entrance hall: 3.88m x 1.99m. Hall door with lead glazing insert flanked with decorative lead glazing, tiled flooring, underfloor heating, ceiling coving, under stairs storage area.

Guest W.C.: 2.05m x 1.31m. Tiled floor, part tiled walls, w.c. and w.h.b. with under sink storage, wall sconces, light well, recessed lighting.

Living Area: 4.22m x 3.23m. Laminate floor, underfloor heating, marble surround fireplace with open fire insert, ceiling coving, bay window, wall sconces.

Dining Area: 4.16m x 3.23m. Tiled floor, underfloor heating, wall sconces, ceiling coving, glazed double doors leading to patio and garden.

Kitchen Area: 6.76m x 3.40m. Tiled floor with underfloor heating, extensive Shaker style solid wood kitchen units with warm hued granite top, incorporating oven grill, microwave, integrated fridge & freezer, integrated dishwasher, display cabinetry, wine storage and under cabinetry lighting, electric hob with decorative hood surrounding extractor fan, tiled splashback, island unit with further storage incorporating breakfast counter, dual aspect with outlook to the rear garden, recessed lighting, twin light wells. Utility closet. Access through to…

Closed in Side Passage: Tiled wood effect floor, light well, area allocated for bin storage.

Landing: 2.81m x 1.99m. Light bearing window, ceiling coving, Stira access to attic.

Bathroom: 2.34m x 1.99m. Tiled floor, partially tiled walls, wall sconces, vintage style heated towel rail, large shower cubicle, w.c. with recessed cistern and w.h.b. with under sink storage.

Bedroom 1: 4.24m x 3.23m. Double bedroom, extensive built in floor to ceiling wardrobe with vanity area, ceiling coving, outlook to rear garden, access into …

En-suite: 1.11m x 1.87m. Tiled floor, w.c. and w.h.b. with under sink storage, shower cubicle, heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2: 2.89m x 2.76m. Double bedroom, built in floor to ceiling wardrobe with vanity unit, ceiling coving, outlook to front garden.

Bedroom 3: 2.29m x 2.46m. Laminate floor, wardrobe with vanity unit, ceiling coving, outlook to front garden.

Garden To the rear, a granite paved patio provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining, complemented by a low maintenance artificial lawn and mature planting throughout. A fully powered outhouse and a well equipped workshop, complete with wall mounted storage and partially draped in wisteria, offer excellent versatility. A further partitioned area to the rear provides additional storage.
To the front, a gravel driveway offers ample off-street parking, enhanced by mature planting and a traditional lamp post. Granite paving leads to a tiled entrance porch with decorative lead glazing, while a canopy and garage doors complete the façade.

BER Details

BER Rating: B3

BER No.: 105673735

Energy Performance Indicator: 130.19 kWh/m²/yr