Summerville is one of Blackrock’s landmark homes. Dating from c.1807, this beautiful 515sq.m./5540 sq.ft. residence has retained its fine period features and character to create a lovely family home standing on 0.5 acres of mature and secluded gardens and providing light-filled views to the mountains and the sea from its upper floors. It has been lived in and loved by the same family for the past 32 years.A striking feature of the property is the attractive ornate ironwork to the front and the equally impressive cast iron curved balcony to the side and rear with matching stairs leading to the back garden.Summerville provides extremely elegant and flexible accommodation, which combined with its private and mature gardens and prime location ensures a discerning purchaser will be acquiring an exceptional family home convenient to all of the amenities which Blackrock has to offer.Located within short walking distance of a number of schools such as BlackrockCollege, Willow Park, Saint Andrews College, Sion Hill, ColáistI Eoin and Íosagáin and other excellent local primary schools - and with Mount Anville, St Michael’s College and University College Dublin also within easy reach - Summerville is ideally positioned for families.A pleasant stroll brings you to the extensive recreational amenities of Blackrock Park and the sea. Blackrock and Booterstown dart stations and the excellent choice of shops, boutiques, cafés, and restaurants in Blackrock village and Shopping Centres are also nearby. For keen sea swimmers Seapoint is within walking or cycling distance.In brief, the accommodation comprises four fine reception rooms, one of which features bow windows with light coming from both sides and a beautiful period ornate ceiling, a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with garden access, a playroom, conservatory, study, five/six bedrooms (1 ensuite), three bathrooms and a utility room, providing flexibility to meet the needs of most families. Located within easy reach of both city centre and countryside and 45 minutes from the airport, it provides the benefits of a convenient location with exceptional privacy, a beautiful period home with specimen trees and extensive charming garden.