Described in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage No 9 Blarney Street is noted as a Terraced three-bay three-storey house, built c. 1840, with vacant former public house to ground floor. Pitched slate roof with red brick chimney stacks. Rendered walls. Replacement aluminium windows to upper floors. Timber shopfront, c. 1890, comprising of fixed windows and pair of panelled doors, flanked by pilasters having fascia and consoles above. It goes on to give the following appraisal. The scale and form of this house make a notable and positive contribution to the streetscape. The late nineteenth-century timber shopfront is a particularly notable feature of the building. Clearly executed by skilled craftsmen, simple shopfronts such as this one are becoming increasingly rare in the urban landscape and are often replaced by historical pastiche. This property, currently in use as a family home offers 1,737 sq. ft. (161.39sq. mt.) of space spread over three levels. The overall accommodation at ground floor level extends to the entrance hall, and kitchen/dining/living room together with a separate shop unit of approx. 400sq. ft. The first floor is given over to a beautiful lounge as well as two bedrooms (one of which has an annex to the rear) and a family bathroom. The second floor has three additional bedrooms with a store room for easy access. There is access from the top floor landing to a spacious attic overhead. The floor to ceiling height in each of the floors gives a scale to the building overall. With 9 foot 2 at entry level to 9 foot at first floor and still an impressive 7 foot 8 at the top floor. This property boasts many of its original features from window and door architrave and detailing to the original floor boards and fireplaces. While in need of some modernisation the property presents as an opportunity to purchasers who are looking for that extra space in which to create a home office away from but adjacent at the same time. The shop area gives tremendous opportunities. Viewing is highly recommended to see all that this property has to offer.
Accommodation
- Entrance Hall – With a floor to ceiling height of 2.8 meters (9ft 2inches) this entrance hall depicts some of the character to be explored throughout the house.
- Inner Hallway (3.00m x 1.70m 9.84ft x 5.58ft) Doubling up as a utility space fitted with cupboards
- Kitchen/Dining/Living Area (5.00m x 3.00m 16.40ft x 9.84ft) Located at entry level and to the back of the house this room is exceptionally bright capturing all of the light from the south. Big picture windows look out onto the rear enclosed garden. The back wall of the kitchen is fitted with floor and eye level units to include extractor hood and tiled over the worktop surface. Single drainer sink unit and plumber for washing machine. The living area is arranged around a brick-built fireplace with open fire. Door to rear garden.
- Stairs – Original staircase to upper floors with painted finish and carpeted.
- Lounge (3.90m x 3.80m 12.80ft x 12.47ft) With 9ft ceiling height and located at the first-floor level and to the front of the property this room is lovely. It has two windows set within the old feature architrave ensuring brightness. Feature fireplace fitted with open fire. Original cornicing completes this room.
- Bedroom 1 (3.90m x 3.80m 12.80ft x 12.47ft) Located on the second floor above the lounge, this is a fine bedroom. With windows mirroring that of the floor below this room enjoys the original fireplace fitted.
- Bedroom 2 (3.80m x 2.40m 12.47ft x 7.87ft) Located at the top floor this is a beautifully bright double bedroom. Commanding views out over the city. Original cast iron fireplace.
- Bedroom 3 (3.80m x 2.40m 12.47ft x 7.87ft) Located at first floor level and to the front of the property this bedroom is finished with original floor boards and cornicing. Tiled fireplace fitted.
- Bedroom 4 (3.00m x 3.40m 9.84ft x 11.15ft) Located to the rear of the property at first floor level this bedroom has original cast iron fireplace fitted. Original timber floor. Annex off.
- Annexe (3.00m x 2.50m 9.84ft x 8.20ft) Located off bedroom 4 this room is bright and offers a multitude of uses.
- Bedroom 5 (3.00m x 2.40m 9.84ft x 7.87ft) Located at second floor level and painted in blue this is another fine room with original exposed floorboards.
- Bathroom (2.80m x 1.70m 9.19ft x 5.58ft) Fitted with a three-piece white bathroom suite to include a bathtub and located to the rear of the property. Electric shower fitted over bath. This room is fully tiled with floors and walls in neutral colours.
- Store Room (2.80m x 1.70m 9.19ft x 5.58ft) Perfectly placed at the top of the house for easy access for all storage needs. Located over the first floor bathroom this room could easily convert into an extra shower room at this level.
- Workshop (7.40m x 5.00m 24.28ft x 16.40ft) Accessed via double doors from the street this space measures approx. 400sq. ft. and offers potential purchasers an opportunity to create their own use.
Features
Convenient location close to city centre Further potential for ground floor premises C. 1,737 sq. ft. to include C 400 sq ft shop Gas heating South facing rear garden The rear garden of this home is enclosed by an old stone wall, is private and looks directly south. It enjoys day long sunshine. A block built garden shed takes up position against another stone wall and gives an outdoor usable space regardless of the weather. A small annex to the side of the house has a WC fitted.
BER Details
BER: E1 BER No. 114787856