High on a hill with sweeping harbour views

COACH HILL, that meandering descent from the heights of upper Rochestown, is a settled, suburban location which is much sought after.

The selling point is not just the address, but the combination of rural ambience, harbour views and easy access to the link road system.

Now, the owners of ‘Gurteen’ are saying goodbye to the hill and their departure presents an opportunity for relocaters in the €800,000-plus category.

The house is a surprising combination of complete privacy, large site and spacious internal layout.

On first glance, the property is single-storey, but that’s without taking account of the sloping site which provides three levels overall.

Gurteen is detached and set on a third of an acre site just off the Rochestown Road. Impeccably maintained, it has a wraparound deck at the rear, with handy storage underneath.

Behind the deck is a sunroom extension with windows on three sides which take in views across the harbour to Tivoli and beyond.

The dining room is through an archway and to the right is the fitted oak kitchen, which has Miele appliances and a well-fitted utility.

The conservatory also connects to the lounge and this 18’ by 15’ room has a marble fireplace with gas fittings.

At the entrance level there’s a bedroom off the main hallway and a main bathroom. The next level has two more double bedrooms, each with fitted wardrobes. The impressive master suite has a shower room and walk-in wardrobe. There’s more than enough room for a big, six foot bed and another row of fitted units. A bright room, it has wide windows overlooking the harbour.

Time and money have been invested in this property, not least in new wooden floors and top quality vanity units in the bathrooms.

The gas heating is zoned and pressurised and to the side of the house is an integrated garage. At the end of the garden is a shed, with WC.

The house sits on one end of the site and has electronic gates from Coach Hill. The height and high walls offer privacy from the road. To the side, there’s a large lawned area which is perfect for playing in, or for extending into, if needed.

Malcolm Tyrrell of Cohalan Downing and Associates is the selling agent and he’s looking for offers in excess of €850,000.