Timeless Victorian Elegance With Expansive Gardens

Crannmor, Knapton Road is a particularly handsome bay-fronted red brick residence, characteristic of the Victorian era, circa 1870. Set amidst magnificent gardens of approximately 0.53 acres with the backdrop of the cut stone Dun Laoghaire Presbyterian Church off York Road. Rich in character and charm, the property has been lovingly cared for by the current owners since nineteen ninety-six, when it underwent an extensive renovation program preserving its period detail whilst offering a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout. Beyond its immediate appeal as a gracious family home, Crannmor also presents exciting possibilities with tremendous scope to extend the existing accommodation or as outlined in a feasibility study commissioned by renowned architects O’Mahony Pike for a scheme of five new homes (subject to planning permission), adding an exciting dimension for future development.

Electric gates open into the large front garden providing off-street parking for several cars. An entrance porch with granite steps brings us to the front door which opens into a magnificent reception entrance hallway where you are immediately struck by the stunning period detail to include original quarry tiled floor, ceiling cornicing and a majestic oak staircase ensconced with a wall of archways allowing you to peer into the entrance hall as you ascend to the first floor. To left of the hallway is the charming drawing room with attractive three-sided deep bay window enjoying views over the front lawn and an attractive white marble feature fireplace. At the end of the entrance hall is the dining room with feature marble fireplace and also enjoying a vista over the front lawn. A few steps descend to the shower room and guest WC and beyond we arrive into the stunning open plan kitchen / breakfast and family rooms. This contemporary ‘country style’ space is designed to meet the needs of modern families. The kitchen designed by Seabury Kitchens and painted in Littlegreene Bone China Blue features Neff & Liebherr electrical appliances with an ever popular large Aga recessed in the exposed brick chimney breast; underfloor heating adds to overall coziness of this kitchen. Off this kitchen area is that family room with tongue & grooved timber vaulted ceiling with Velux windows and stained-glass portholes allowing natural light to permeate through. French doors open into that Orangery designed by Norman Pratt currently in use as that breakfast room – perfect spot to enjoy those magnificent views over those gardens. From that family room there is that conservatory again designed by Norman Pratt linking to that utility room.

Upstairs, on that half landing is that family bathroom. On this first floor are three generously sized double bedrooms with original fireplaces and a dressing room complete with extensive fitted wardrobes. On this second floor are two additional bedrooms – one double and one large single.

The gardens are undoubtedly an incredible feature of this most special home extending to 0.53 acres have been carefully tended and nurtured by those current owners. The results are an oasis in which to enjoy endless hours of outdoor entertainment; at one point even a grass tennis court was marked out for having family tournaments. Very few homes can boast having their own orchard which Crannmor has - discreetly tucked away at end of garden stocked with fruit-bearing trees such as apple, pear, plum and mulberry trees There is expansive area on side rear part property incorporating two detached garages providing fantastic potential substantially extend existing accommodation.
This superb location needs little introduction; Knapton Road is leafy road being one Monkstown’s premier locations within short stroll picturesque village Monkstown steeped Victorian heritage where residents spoil choice selecting renowned local eateries such That’s Amore Bresson Avoca Lobstar mention but few choice chic boutiques There ease access beach Seapoint all-year swims coastal walks along East West piers De Vesci Monkstown Lawn Tennis clubs closeby For more extensive shopping facilities nearby Dun Laoghaire supermarkets banks theatre multi-screen cinema Maritime enthusiasts well catered four yacht clubs Dun Laoghaire De Vesci Monkstown Lawn Tennis clubs just minutes’ walk away There excellent choice schools vicinity including Holy Child Killiney Loreto Dalkey CBC Monkstown Blackrock College St Andrews St Michaels DART Salthill Station short walk away allowing swift scenic commute city centre Several bus routes passing through Monkstown village also provide access city centre course Aircoach connects directly Dublin Airport.

DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
The large expansive nature site further offers significant development potential another large house up five houses rear side property detailed feasibility study renowned architects O’Mahony Pike subject planning permission We can provide report upon request