A house a short walk to the sea in Sandycove will interest families who want a turn-key condition home.

8 Marine Avenue is on the market for €1,750,000 and is a four bedroom, three bathroom home perfect for those who love coastal living and a swim in the Forty Foot in the mornings.

The 1,578 sq. ft. south Dublin home boasts many original features and has potential for further expansion.

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Credit: MyHome.ie

The new owners will be able to have the best of both worlds, as there are also a host of modern amenities in the home, including a light-filled open-plan kitchen/dining area, underfloor heating and a shower room.

On the ground floor of the two-storey home, you will find the aforementioned kitchen/dining area, along with a cosy living room, utility room, shower room, and a guest bedroom.

The kitchen will always be light soaked, thanks to the Aluclad floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding door that opens out to the rear garden.

Similarly, the living room has a bay window, which offers views of the sea. It is also adorned with a ceiling rose and picture rails to give a period house feel, while laminate flooring brings it back into the 21st century.

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A main drawing point of the home is the large walk-in shower. It comes with with a spa-like rain shower attachment, and has fully tiled walls and floor, adding to its sleek feel.

Upstairs, you will find three spacious bedrooms and a main bathroom. Like the living room, the landing also offers views of the sea, as does one of the bedrooms.

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The landing also has an access hatch with Sitra stairs leads to the floored attic, which is equipped with lighting and presents great potential for conversion (subject to full planning permission, of course.)

One of the bedrooms has an ensuite attached, while another is currently in use as a walk in wardrobe.

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Credit: MyHome.ie

The house boasts great sea views, and is just a two minute walk from Sandycove beach, where you will find the highly popular Forty Foot swimming spot. Not to mention its prime location means it is just a short stroll from Dalkey village.

8 Marine Avenue is available to purchase now from Vincent Finnegan Estate Agents. Click here if you want to find out more.

*This article was originally published on Evoke.ie