16 Douglas Close, Douglas, Cork City, Co. Cork, T12 TKF2

Set in the heart of Douglas Village and located within a private gated community No. 16 Douglas Close is brought to the market offering a home ready to move into. Sporting a buttercup yellow front door set against the backdrop of attractive maintenance free red brick exterior with deep set bay window at first floor level this home is appealing from the off.  Built in 1997 the property hosts its accommodation over three levels and has been well cared for by its one and only owner.  It now presents an opportunity for the next occupier to purchase a home within walking distance of all amenities.

An unusual feature of this home is that it offers living space on both the ground and first floor: the ground floor is open plan whilst the first floor living room is completely private.   It has an impressive B3 energy rating, automatically qualifying for a green mortgage, allowing would be buyers to avail of an attractive lower interest rate.  Features of this home include fully fitted kitchen with all appliances, feature fireplaces with gas inset fires in both living rooms and fitted wardrobes in all three double bedrooms.  All bathrooms are tiled in appealing fresh white tile.

Extending to 1,499 sq. ft. this home has an excellent balance between living and bedroom accommodation.  At ground floor level, the overall accommodation gives entrance hall, guest wc, open plan kitchen/dining room, sunken family room, utility and store room all at entry level.  The first floor is home to a beautiful living room and master en-suite bedroom.  The second floor has two double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes and a family bathroom.  There is a landscaped sheltered courtyard garden to the rear fully enclosed and exceptionally private.

This gated community of Douglas Close has matured well and offers lovely shared landscaped areas as well as plenty of parking.  The village of Douglas has everything at its fingertips with the choice of two shopping centres and an abundance of eateries.   There is a choice of five different public bus routes that run through Douglas village at regular intervals all within a stroll of the property.  Douglas has a host of educational at both primary and second level all within walking distance while third level are all a bus ride away or within cycling distance.  The medical facilities of The Bons Hospital, The Mercy Hospital, CUH and Mater Private are easily reachable while there are multiple additional routes serving the pharmaceutical hubs at Ringaskiddy.

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Entrance Hall:  3.9m x 2.5m

On stepping inside, this home gives an instant welcome with its fresh and open space environment.  The yellow painted front door is set between glazed panels and the At ground floor level, entrance hall is finished with terracotta tiled floor.  A brightly painted matching miniature door is repeated in the hallway giving access to under stairs storage.

Guest WC:  1.43m x 1.1m

Tiled floor carried through from reception hall.  Fitted with two piece white sanitary suite.  Painted in neutral white with natural light coming from full height glazed inset.

Kitchen/Dining Room:  5.2m x 3.5m

While open plan the kitchen and dining room have well defined spaces.  The kitchen is set to the front of the property with a large picture windows bringing in lots of natural light to the room.  The kitchen is arranged in a complete U shape with fitted units at both floor and eye level.  Appliances are fitted to include fridge and freezer standing side by side along with dishwasher.  A built in oven with gas hob set within the worktop has integrated extractor hood above.  The area over the extensive worktop surface is tiled in tones of blue and white captured further in the soft furnishing of kitchen blind.  The dining room is set off the kitchen with plenty of space for a six to eight seater dining table.  The entire room continues the same tiled floor to that of the entrance hall accentuating the space.

Family Room: 4.0m  x 3.8m

Down 3 steps from the dining kitchen space, the Family Room is bright and spacious with plenty of light accentuated by the floor to ceiling height wall of glazing looking out onto the enclosed private courtyard garden.  A black fireplace sits at its heart fitted with gas inset fire and gives alcoves either side for storage.  The room is finished is a terracotta tile carried through from the dining room.

Utility Room: 2.8m x 1.5m

Spacious and fitted with floor level units.  Counter top space with single drainer sink and fully tiled above.   Appliances include washing machine and tumble dryer.

Storage Room:  2.8m x 1.5m

Leading off and separate to the utility room, this additional storage room is equipped with fitted units ideal to take care of all needs.  There is access to the rear courtyard from a half glazed door which gives plenty of natural light here.  Both the utility and store room are finished with the same terracotta tile to that of the living spaces at this level.

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