Willow Lodge

Willow Lodge is a distinguished Regency
residence of notable scale and presence, occupying an elevated position on one
of Monkstown’s most discreet and sought-after residential roads. Extending to
approximately 4,000 sq.ft. (372 sq.m) and set on a c. 0.25 acre site, the house
enjoys commanding views to the rear across the rooftops of Monkstown, taking in
Monkstown Parish Church and unfolding towards Dublin Bay. Presented in
excellent decorative order throughout, the property offers a rare and carefully
judged balance between elegant reception spaces and generous bedroom
accommodation, creating a home that is as suited to refined entertaining as it
is to everyday family life.

The house is approached through a fine
entrance hallway, immediately setting the tone with its marble tiled floor,
ornate ceiling coving and centre rose, feature archway and an elegant fanlight
above the front door. From here, French doors lead, via a short flight of
steps, directly to the rear garden, establishing a strong connection between
the principal living spaces and the outdoors. Flanking the hallway are two
superb formal reception rooms. The drawing room is a beautifully proportioned,
dual-aspect space, flooded with natural light through sliding sash windows with
working shutters to both front and rear. Original wide plank floorboards,
intricate ceiling detailing and a striking marble chimneypiece combine to
create a room of real presence and warmth. Opposite, the dining room is equally
impressive, centred around an elegant Adam-style marble fireplace and offering
a gracious setting for formal dining and entertaining. To the rear of the house
lies a refined study/library, a calm and contemplative space with panelled
walls and ceiling, bespoke shelving and elevated views over the garden and the
surrounding rooftops, with Monkstown Parish Church forming a particularly
attractive focal point.

The upper floors provide four generously
proportioned bedrooms, each enjoying excellent natural light and outlook. The
principal bedroom suite is especially impressive, benefitting from elevated
views towards Dublin Bay, an excellent range of built-in wardrobes and a
luxuriously appointed en suite bathroom. The remaining bedrooms are served by
high-quality en suite or adjacent bathroom facilities, all finished to a
consistently high standard.

At garden level, the house opens into a superb
kitchen/breakfast room, thoughtfully designed around a substantial feature
island and anchored by a gas-fired, four-oven AGA. French doors open directly
onto the rear garden, enhancing the sense of flow between inside and out. This
level also incorporates a comfortable family room, utility room, a fifth
bedroom, and a beautifully finished shower room, creating a highly functional
and flexible living environment ideal for modern family life.

Willow Lodge stands on approximately 0.25 acre
of mature and thoughtfully landscaped gardens. To the rear, an expansive Indian
sandstone patio extends across the width of the house, providing an ideal
setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. Raised granite walls frame a
variety of mature shrubs, trees and planting, while beyond lies a generous
lawned area leading to a large garden shed and breakfast patio, there is a
further sunken patio bordered by olive trees which is perfectly positioned as a
sheltered suntrap.

To the front and side, the property is
accessed via wrought iron double gates leading to a large gravelled parking
area offering space for multiple vehicles - a rare and valuable feature for a
period home of this calibre. The front garden features a specimen Myrtle tree,
box hedging and a granite cobble stone pedestrian path leading to the front
door.  The overall setting combines
privacy, maturity and practicality in equal measure.