Woodland, Avalon, Brighton Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18, D18N9PH, Ireland

Woodland is an architect-designed, double-fronted detached home offering spacious, light-filled family living in a stunning sylvan setting. It is an excellent example of modern architecture at its' best. Designed by Moore & Joyce in collaboration with Bright Design Architects.   The design fully embraces its unique leafy surroundings with the extensive use of glazing revealing at every turn the wonderful mature and established trees on site.   

An electric gate opens to a large cobble-lock parking apron to reveal the home's full visual impact. Inside, a vaulted entrance hall with a dramatic double-height window floods the space with light and sets the tone for the thoughtful design throughout.    From here there are two spacious reception rooms, the drawing room and the dining room. The drawing room is positioned to the front of the house and has a Lamartine limestone fireplace with log burner and onyx marble hearth. From here sliding pocket doors lead to the dining room with sleek, wall-mounted electric fire and sliding doors to the paved south west facing patio.    On the other side of the hall, the TV/family room - currently used as a home office - sits adjacent to a stylish guest toilet. A bespoke oak staircase rises from the inner hall which also includes a cloakroom.

The Siematic kitchen is dual aspect is both elegant and practical. It includes a centre island which houses a Miele wine cooler and storage presses.    The floor to ceiling storage presses provide plenty of storage solutions for a busy family.   The appliances are all high end to include a Siemens double oven and induction hob.   In addition there is a "Blanco" double sink and Bianco Carrara matt marble effect worktops.   The kitchen opens to the breakfast room / tv room which has a chimney breast flanked by fitted bookshelves.   This large space has a Fioranese Italian flooring and is clearly the family hub lending itself more to relaxed informal dining and recreation. It has a large, vaulted ceiling and sliding doors to the patio which seamlessly blends the patio area with the indoors.   Separate to this area there is a well-appointed utility room with Blanco sink, fitted presses, a shirt rail for handy indoors drying and a door to the side passage.

Upstairs the galleried landing lined with a glazed balustrade with oak handrail makes the most of the natural light streaming in from the double height window flooding this area with light at all times. There are five bedrooms on the first floor to include the main bedroom suite with his and hers wash hand basin, a separate toilet and dressing room.   Three of the bedrooms have ensuite facilities and in addition there is a family bathroom with contemporary oval free standing bath.

Outside
The beauty of Woodland's garden lies in its natural tranquil, leafy setting with many established trees.   These trees separate the gardens of Woodland from the eight furlong of the Leopardstown Racecourse.   The landscaping is simple and pared back by design in keeping with the contemporary architecture.   To the front are a number of hornbeam trees providing structure and greenery to the cobble lock parking apron whilst ensuring privacy. Portuguese cherry laurel bushes run down both the side passages. Each side passage is approximately 3m in width. On one side is a Biohort metal garden shed providing invaluable storage solutions for garden paraphernalia. In addition a block built shed houses the boiler and water tank.   Undoubtedly a favourable feature of the rear garden is the sunken paved patio area with central gas fire pit and raised flower beds providing a sheltered retreat for outdoor entertaining and lounging.   The perfect spot for the enjoyment of barbeques and make the most of an enviable south west orientation.
   
Woodland is the perfect family home enjoying modern conveniences in a stylish well-appointed layout. It enjoys a secluded and quiet sylvan setting whilst remaining just a stroll to Foxrock Village with its coffee shops, restaurants and speciality food shops.