This very attractive stone-facade cottage was originally designed as a set of stables in 1891 by architect Albert Murray. After a complete overhaul in 2001 by architect Henry J Lyons, Rose Cottage, which forms part of a conversion of eight properties perched at the end of a steep winding cul-de-sac on St George’s Avenue in Killiney is now for sale with an asking price of €625,000 through estate agent Savills.
The cottage, a double-fronted redbrick, has been meticulously restored and perfectly combines the contemporary with the property’s Victorian heritage. It is set inside a secure gated entrance on the prestigious St George’s Avenue.
The burly front door leads to a bright hallway with wainscoting and solid oak floor lending a sturdy warm feel throughout. An airy living room, with further wainscoting has a solid gas fire, oak floors and leads down to a light filled breakfast room with French doors opening on to a south facing patio with views of Bray head and Killiney Bay.
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Decked area
There are subtle tones of art nouveau scattered about the cottage; in the form of a stained glass window in the hallway and decorative panels in the living room.
A compact cherry shaker-style kitchen has black granite countertops, quarry tiles and overlooks the garden, which despite being small, is well planted and has a lovely decked area tucked under a mammoth Scots pine.
A shelved study, which is currently used for storage could work as a television room or office for new owners who may need to work from home. A small bathroom completes the ground floor.
Upstairs are three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master, has wall to wall solid built in wardrobes and a large bathroom. The second and third bedrooms despite being on the small side can work as doubles and are bright and airy.
Rose Cottage is a stunning property and the solid doors and thick walls are testament to how well built houses were in the Victorian period. The neutral tones of the oak flooring and pale palette of wall colours ooze a calm feel throughout. The property would make a stunning bachelor pad or suit a small family.
Rose Cottage was for sale in 2010 with an asking price of €990,000 – with the price reduced to €625,000 this property, in this sought-after location, is sure to attract much interest.
