Glandore House, Glandore Park, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin,

* Architect designed by Dean and Woodward in 1858

* Venetian and Gothic influences throughout

* Lift servicing all floors

* Ample off street parking for 18-20 cars

* Original period features throughout

* Stunning courtyard

* The property stands on c. 0.6 of an acre

* Original marble fireplaces

* Gas fired central heating

* Eighteen bedrooms all en suite

* All timber in the house is pitch / oregon pine / perana pine

* Security outside lighting

* Intercom system for front door at both office and first floor

* Flexible accommodation could suit a variety of uses

* Excellent location to all amenities

* Superb transport facilities

* Feature original bells

* 14 security camera's throughout

* Fully refurbished in 1998

* Phone and T.V. points in every room

A wonderfully unique and charming residence, steeped in history dating back to 1859 and built on the lands of the original Monkstown Castle for the Honorable J.W. Vesey who commissioned the renowned architect Deane & Woodward in 1858. The accommodation extends to approx 789sqm / 8,500sqft and briefly comprises entrance porch, entrance hallway, family room, drawing room, dining room, kitchen, 18 bedrooms all en suite, one guest bathroom, one guest w.c., storage room, laundry room, attic storage and two utility rooms.

LOCATION

The location is superb being within a short stroll of Dun Laoghaire and Monkstown with every conceivable amenity including a host of shops, schools, churches, restaurants and hostelries abound in the area. There is also a host of leisure facilities including golf, sailing, tennis and rugby clubs. The property is situated ten minutes from the DART at Seapoint and on the main 46a bus route.

THE BACKGROUND HISTORY

The property stands on land which made up part of the estate owned by the Vesey's (Viscount de Vesci) who together with the Packenhams (Earl of Longford) were the inheritors of the Monkstown Castle Estates of Archbishop Boyle. Thomas Vesci became 3rd Viscount de Vesci in 1855 and the property remained in his family until 1935. W. J. Vesey died in 1863.

ARCHITECTURAL STYLE

The architecture of the property features many hallmarks of the renowned Deane & Woodward style. The property is an amalgam of northern and southern gothic detailing. Venetian influences are strongly evident and are most manifest in the staircase window derived from fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, arcading at the Doge's Palace on Ca, Foscani. The property also features steep pitched roofs and tall chimney stacks and typical pierced Venetian detail in the windows with Caen stone gothic arches, balconettes and detailing. The typical style of Deane and Woodward is carried through to the interior which feature notching on internal joinery and architraves, fretted balustrades, stunning original tiled floors in the entrance hallways and strong marble fireplaces. The motif on the banisters is repeated on the marble fireplace in the main dining room and cornicing in the sitting room.

GLANDORE HOUSE TODAY

The present owners have owned the property since 1979. Later a number of roof lights were added to the west and south elevations and the addition of a lift tower to the front. A major refurbishment was undertaken in 1998. The house stands on private grounds of c. 0.6 of an acre.

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALLWAY

2.44m(8'0'') x 9.09m(29'10'')

Entrance porch with original period mosaic tiled flooring and attractive vaulted ceiling. Inner double glass paneled doors with ornate architraves. Leads to entrance hallway with feature 12ft high ceilings, highly ornate original mosaic tiled floor and ceiling coving with lovely architraves. Hall to reception area with dado rail. Door to inner hallway. Door to guest w.c. Landing window with ornate detailing.

DRAWING ROOM

4.22m(13'10'') x 5.18m(17'0'')

Lovely bright reception with stunning Oriel windows which are almost floor to ceiling. Ceiling coving and parquet floor. Picture rail. Superb marble fireplace with cast iron and tiled inset and slate hearth. Original window shutters.

FAMILY ROOM

5.11m(16'9'') x 7.90m(25'11'')

Stunning reception with original ceiling cornice and ornate ceiling coving. Floor to ceiling Oriel windows and a bay window, all with original shutters. Parquet floor. Original marble fireplace surround with tiled inset and hearth.

LOBBY DOOR TO BATHROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Bath with shower over and fully tiled surround.

INNER HALL

8.28m(27'2'') x 1.52m(5'0'')

Original quarry stone floor with dado rail and ornate arch. Lift to upper floor. Accommodation off and leading to courtyard accommodation and access.

DINING ROOM

4.88m(16'0'') x 7.75m(25'5'')

Truly stunning dining room with polished timber floor. Beautifully proportioned and appointed windows with sandstone carving completing the proportions of this room. Ornate black marble fireplace with tiled inset and hearth. Ceiling coving and original window shutters and architraves. Picture rail.

OFFICE

KITCHEN

3.05m(10'0'') x 3.96m(13'0'')

With fully tiled floor. Currently fitted out as a full commercial kitchen including gas oven with 6 ring gas hob, dishwasher etc.

LAUNDRY ROOM

2.18m(7'2'') x 3.45m(11'4'')

Fully tiled floor and stairs to storage attic.

BEDROOM 1

2.39m(7'10'') x 3.35m(11'0'')

"Cian" single room with wardrobes.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

STAIRS TO

BEDROOM 2

2.84m(9'4'') x 6.76m(22'2'')

"Rathruane" double room with window overlooking the garden.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

GROUND FLOOR CONTINUED/....

INNER HALL

1.70m(5'7'') x 4.65m(15'3'')

With stairs to upper floors. Door to utility room (5'2" x 13'8") with wc and sink.

BEDROOM 3

3.35m(11'0'') x 3.94m(12'11'')

"Erin" twin room overlooking rear garden with original window and half lobby area.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

INNER HALL

1.96m(6'5'') x 7.92m(26'0'')

Overlooking the courtyard. Door to landing and accommodation off.

BEDROOM 4

3.35m(11'0'') x 3.91m(12'10'')

Lobby leads to "Deane" double bedroom with inset lights, built in desk and wardrobe.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin, wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

BEDROOM 5

3.20m(10'6'') x 3.23m(10'7'')

Inner hall leading to separate access to "Woodward". Double bed with inset lights. Overlooking courtyard. Built in wardrobe and desk.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

BEDROOM 6

3.40m(11'2'') x 3.66m(12'0'')

Inner hall leading to "Canola" twin room with original window, inset lights and built in wardrobes.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

GROUND FLOOR RETURN

BEDROOM 7

2.97m(9'9'') x 3.96m(13'0'')

Stairs lead to this attractive double room "Laoire" with large velux, inset lights and built in wardrobe.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin. Wall mounted mirror. Shower with fully tiled surround.

FIRST FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

1.07m(3'6'') x 10.49m(34'5'')

Large landing with light, dado rail and partly vaulted ceiling. Decorative architraves. Door to large walk in hotpress and linen storage cupboard.

BEDROOM 8

4.24m(13'11'') x 4.37m(14'4'')

"De Burca" large double bedroom with ornate sash window and original shutters with carved sandstone surround. Ceiling coving.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin, wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

BEDROOM 9

2.92m(9'7'') x 5.44m(17'10'')

"Leenane" twin/double room with built in wardrobe.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

BEDROOM 10

4.11m(13'6'') x 4.42m(14'6'')

"Shiel" with original coving, Oriel windows and original shutters. Double / twin bedroom.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

BEDROOM 11

3.76m(12'4'') x 5.23m(17'2'')

"Macklin". Oriel window and balconette.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

BEDROOM 12

3.35m(11'0'') x 4.17m(13'8'')

"Shortt". Double room with built in wardrobe and desk.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

BEDROOM 13

2.74m(9'0'') x 4.11m(13'6'')

"Arboe". Single room. Built in furniture, TV shelving, locker etc. Overlooking garden. Original shutters.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

FIRST FLOOR RETURN

SECOND FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR LANDING

Landing with attic access off. Lift and storage. Door to inner lobby leading to three rooms.

BEDROOM 14

3.35m(11'0'') x 3.61m(11'10'')

"Mayo". Double room with attractive vaulted ceiling and lovely view of Dublin mountains. Velux window and built in wardrobe.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

BEDROOM 15

3.56m(11'8'') x 2.44m(8'0'')

"Sligo". Single room with velux. Built in shelving.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

BEDROOM 16

4.09m(13'5'') x 4.06m(13'4'')

"Galway" double room with eaves window and velux window. Wardrobe and vaulted ceiling.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

BEDROOM 17

3.05m(10'0'') x 3.00m(9'10'')

"Leitrim" single room.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

BEDROOM 18

5.94m(19'6'') x 4.88m(16'0'')

"Roscommon" double room with vaulted ceiling and eaves window. Built in wardrobe.

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

W.C. and wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror over. Shower with fully tiled surround.

COURTYARD

2.49m(8'2'') x 3.15m(10'4'')

This attractive courtyard area could be used in conjunction with the main house or separately for accommodation.

OUTSIDE

Glandore House stands on 0.6 of an acre of private grounds. To the front of the house there is ample off street parking which leads to an attractive courtyard. To the rear there is a large private westerly facing garden with potential for development (subject to planning permission).

THE COACH HOUSE

ENTRANCE HALL

3.51m(11'6'') x 2.06m(6'9'')

LOUNGE

5.56m(18'3'') x 4.57m(15'0'')

Feature beamed ceiling. Fireplac with exposed granite surround.

KITCHEN / BREAKFASTROOM

4.57m(15'0'') x 3.81m(12'6'')

Fully plumbed.

LANDING

3.58m(11'9'') x 2.51m(8'3'')

BEDROOM 1

4.57m(15'0'') x 3.81m(12'6'')

Built-in wardrobe.

BEDROOM 2

4.80m(15'9'') x 4.19m(13'9'')

Built-in wardrobe and dressing table. Exposed granite walls. Vaulted ceiling.

EN SUITE BATHROOM

Bath, shower, w.c. and wash hand basin.