Douglas, Cork, Ireland

Trade Winds, Rochestown Road, Cork, T12 R67D,
Built in 1980 when bigger family sizes were the norm, Trade Winds was future proofed with the provision of its accommodation spread over just two levels and boasting approximately 255.71 Sq. M (2,752 Sq. Ft) on an extensive south facing private mature site extending to over 1/3rd of an acre. This impressive family home offers a wealth of living and bedroom accommodation and is set in the very convenient location of the Rochestown Road a well-established residential setting in Cork. This home has been well cared for by its current owners adapting and upgrading over the years.
The property is accessed from the Rochestown Road through a wide splayed entrance enclosed by painted low walls and piers. The name plate sits proudly to the side. The maturity of the trees to either side of the entrance that overhang the walls, creates a level of privacy to what lies behind. The driveway is tarred and flanked on each side by flowering plants to include hydrangeas in various colours and arriving at the house there is ample parking.
The elevational details of Trade Winds takes its form from a number of different components. Dry dash is used in the main with double glazed woodgrain PVC windows throughout. An arched window at half landing with inset stained glass breaks the front elevation and gives this home an interesting look. The double garage is framed with red brick columns, arched double garage doors in teak and matching teak cladding overhead with white fascia boards and black soffit.
This home offers an extensive amount of reception rooms at ground floor level; each are a great size and allow the owner to adapt them to any function or flow required. Arriving to this home gives a welcoming glazed entrance porch, an inviting reception hall, an exceptionally bright lounge, a perfectly placed home office, a formal dining room which could change function, a living room, an open plan kitchen cum dining room, a utility room and a guest wc all at entrance level to the home. This footprint couples with a double detached garage which is accessed from the reception hall and could be incorporated into the living accommodation should the next purchaser have a need to increase what is already a very substantial property. The first floor offers five bedrooms four of which are great double rooms, the main having its own en-suite and all are fitted with robes. A family bathroom completes the accommodation here.
The property boasts an unbeatable location, impressive site size and quality finishes throughout. This superb location has easy access to the Link Road and is within walking distance of Douglas Village with all its facilities to include shopping, eateries and schools. It is approximately a 10-minute drive to Cork International Airport. Excellent transport links are nearby with the main bus route going through Douglas and into the city centre regularly. The south link road network in both directions, east through the Jack Lynch Tunnel or west and to the city via the Airport Road Roundabout.
Trade Winds sits on a beautiful and mature site with lawns to front and rear. Clever planting and a tree line to front and back provides privacy and the south facing rear aspect allows sunlight all day. The front garden enjoys a lawned garden with a dedicated circular planted bed sitting at its centre. This front garden is surrounded by mature trees and shrubbery. The rear garden has a crazy paved patio enclosed with low red brick wall and planted with maturing shrubs give a riot of colour. Located directly off the kitchen the patio is ideally located for outdoor dining. The layout of the garden began in 1980 and now some 45 years later the maturity it enjoys front, rear and sides are beautiful. Fully enclosed with evergreen hedges the rear garden is lawned and level, perfect for kicking balls or bouncing on trampolines. The rear lawn is further encased with planted beds with meandering paths around to the rear of the garden. There is an additional patio off the lounge for just sitting in and relaxing.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all this fantastic home has to offer.
Entrance Porch:
Accessed via an arch glazed door with fully glazed panels each side you arrive to a spacious entrance porch. A red brick wall warms the space which enjoys glazing on the other side making it a beautifully bright entrance. Painted in crisp white with fully tiled floor.
Reception Hall: 6.9m x 4.51m
The inner reception hall is accessed via teak front door set between leaded glazed panels each side welcoming you to this home. The reception hall is L shaped and gives access to all accommodation within as well as direct access to the double garage. Finished with carpet and wall lights.
Lounge: 5.41m x 3.46m
The first of the reception rooms accessed off the hallway is this beautifully bright lounge. Located at the rear of the property and back to back with the double garage this lounge is a super size. A glazed door set between fully glazed panels lead directly out to the mature rear garden. A cream marble fireplace gives a centre point to this room finished with cream marble hearth and wood surround. Finished with carpet and wood panelled ceiling. A centre light blends with wall lights to further illuminate this space. Currently a piano sits along the back wall of this room giving an ideal of the space within.
Home Office / Study: 2.89m x 2.89m
Located to the front of the home looking out over the driveway is a fine home office or study depending on a purchasers requirements. Finished with carpet this room is lovely and bright.
Dining Room: 4.37m x 4.14m
Located at the back of the home is a formal dining room another fine reception room as the days of formal dining are almost gone. This room is tremendous in size and had a large picture window looking out over the rear garden bring in amazing natural light. The room is finished with carpet and wood panelled ceiling with pendent light and matching wall lights.
Living Room: 4.23m x 4m
This room is set to the front of the property and is back to back with the kitchen cum dining room. Given the amount of reception rooms this home has to offer it is possible would be buyers will consider collapsing this room with the kitchen cum dining room to create an incredibly expansive room running front to rear giving an amazing dual aspect room. It is currently laid out as a lovely relaxation space looking over via a large picture window over the mature front garden. A raised fireplace centres the room unusual in design with red brick surround and marble neutral tone tiles. A reclaimed wood beam acts as the mantle. Finished with carpet, panelled ceiling with pendent and matching wall lights.
Kitchen cum Dining room: 4.23m x 4.1m
The kitchen cum dining room of this home is located to the rear and is perfectly placed looking out over the rear gardens. The kitchen is fitted in a U shape given a tremendous quantum of fitted units finished in oak. A double raised inbuilt oven joins with a microwave overhead taking care of all cooking needs and a hob with integrate extractor overhead joins in. Additional appliance here includes integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher. Cupboard range from double height to under and over counter presses. An extensive work top surface runs in the full u shape and is broken with a single drainer sink unit sitting beneath a big picture window. Tiled between the upper and lower level units and fully tiled floor.
Utility Room: 3.94m x 1.95m
A great utility room takes care of washing machine, tumble dryer and cloths horses. Half glazed door along with window makes this a naturally warm room. Access to rear garden.
Guest WC: 2.65m x 1.86m
Located off the reception hall and fitted with two piece suite to include wc and pedestal sink. Fully tiled floor and tiled splashback over sink. Decorated in wallpaper. A gable window gives natural light and ventilation.
Stairs and landing
The staircase to the first floor returns at the half landing where a long stained glass window throughs in natural light in a myriad of colours. The stairs case is mahogany hardwood with handrail and spindle. The landing carries through the same carpet and is lovely and bright.
Bedroom 1: 4.2m x 3.6m
A fine bedroom located to the rear of the home with wall to wall slide robes fitted offering a host of hanging and shelf space. Finished with carpet, centre light and matching wall lights.
En-Suite: 2.5m x 1.2m
Fitted with three piece coloured bathroom suite to include wc, pedestal sink and shower cubicle. The shower cubicle is fully enclosed and fully tiled. Tiled floor and tiled splashback over the sink. A mirrored press for storage of bathroom items complete with light over sink. Gable window for natural light and ventilation.
Bedroom 2: 4.2m x 4m
Located to the front of the property this is another fine double bedroom and enjoys fitted floor to ceiling wardrobes with overhead presses to take care of all storage needs. Finished with carpet, centre light and wall lights.
Bedroom 3: 3.8m x 3.3m
Set at the front of the property is the third double bedroom. This room like its counterparts has wall to wall floor to ceiling wardrobes. A vanity dressing table sits at the centre complete with vanity mirror.
Bedroom 4: 4.1m x 3.0m
The fourth bedroom is located at the rear of the property and is again another fine double room. It enjoys wall to wall robes in a cream tone with overhead presses. Finished with carpet.
Bedroom 5: 3.3m x 1.9m
This room is a single room and over time as the family decanted it has been fitted with wall to wall slide robes taking on the form of a walk in robe as opposed to its bedroom function.
Bathroom: 3.0m x 2.0m
The family bathroom if fitted with a four piece coloured bathroom suite. The suite gives wc, bidet, bath tub with shower attachment and a built in vanity sink with storage cupboard beneath. Fully tiled floor and walls tiled to dado height.
Double Garage: 4.85m x 3.24m
An amazing addition to this home is the double garage. Perfect in shape and size to take on whatever need is necessary. It has access directly from the reception hall and could become another reception room, it is back to back with the lounge and could create a fantastic dual aspect space from front to rear if both were combined. In its current format it offers tremendous storage.
Outside
Trade Winds sits on a beautiful and mature site with lawns to front and rear. Clever planting and a tree line to front and back provides privacy and the south facing rear aspect allows sunlight all day. The front garden enjoys a lawned garden with a dedicated circular planted bed sitting at its centre. This front garden is surrounded by mature trees and shrubbery. The rear garden has a crazy paved patio enclosed with low red brick wall and planted with maturing shrubs give a riot of colour. Located directly off the kitchen the patio is ideally located for outdoor dining. The layout of the garden began in 1980 and now some 45 years later the maturity it enjoys front, rear and sides are beautiful. Fully enclosed with evergreen hedges the rear garden is lawned and level, perfect for kicking balls or bouncing on trampolines. The rear lawn is further encased with planted beds with meandering paths around to the rear of the garden. There is an additional patio off the lounge for just sitting in and relaxing.
Price Guide: ?895,000
Ber: D1
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Features
* Superb location
* Exceptionally spacious at approx. 2,752 sq. ft. (255.71 Sq. M)
* Extensive site of approximately 0.3 acres
* Mature and private landscaped gardens to front, rear and sides.
* Oil central heating
* D1 Energy rating.
* Double Garage.
* Four reception rooms at ground floor.