Santa Maria

St. Mary’s is a magnificent detached, part red-brick period residence, occupying a prestigious position on one of Blackrock’s most sough-after roads.  Having remained in the same family ownership for over 70 years, this distinguished home offers a rare opportunity to acquire a property of exceptional character, generous proportions and enduring elegance with potential to modernise and create a magnificent family home.  Rich in period detailing and traditional charm, the house is arranged over two storeys and provides extensive and versatile accommodation with excellent scope to reconfigure or extend to suit contemporary family living, complemented by beautiful gardens and unrivalled location close to Blackrock village. 

An attractive entrance porch with a glazed roof leads to a welcoming reception hall, where impressive ceiling heights, decorative coving and a magnificent timber staircase create an immediate sense of grandeur.  The elegant drawing room is a particularly attractive room, featuring a beautiful light-filled bay window with attractive views of the front garden and an impressive marble fireplace.  A separate living room, complete with a timber fireplace provides a warm and inviting setting for relaxation.  The formal dining room is equally impressive, boasting decorative coving, a magnificent marble fireplace and doors opening directly onto the side garden.  To the rear, the kitchen/breakfast room connects to a useful adjoining panty, while a downstairs cloakroom with separate WC adds further convenience.  An additional large family room opens into the rear garden.

At first-floor level, a bright and spacious landing provides access to five well-proportioned bedrooms.  The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, featuring decorative ceiling coving, a centre rose, a bay window with views of the front garden and a generous en-suite bathroom.  The remaining bedrooms offer excellent flexibility for family members and guests, with traditional period detailing.  A main bathroom, separate WC, home office or storeroom, several useful storage areas and a rear staircase further enhance the practicality of this substantial family home.

Throughout the property, a wealth of original features, including sliding sash windows, working window shutters, period fireplaces, decorative plasterwork and timber panelling, contributes to its distinctive character and timeless appeal.

The gardens are another notable feature of Saint Mary’s.  To the rear, a magnificent, fully walled garden, predominantly laid out in lawn, provides a wonderfully private and peaceful sanctuary.  A large garage to the side offers useful additional storage, while ample space either side of the property and to the rear provide excellent scope for extension or reconfiguration as new owners might wish.  The front garden is equally attractive, with a generous lawn and mature hedging creating an appealing approach to the residence.