Devotees of JRR Tolkien, the renowned author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, will be familiar with Lothlorien, the legendary elven forest kingdom of his works. While Lothlorien of Foxrock, south Dublin, may not parallel the fantastical charm of Tolkien’s fictional world precisely, the four-bedroom dormer bungalow on Mart Lane certainly holds its unique allure. This spacious house, built in 2018, boasts an exceptional A2 energy efficiency rating, a floor area measuring 227 sq m (2,440 sq ft), sumptuous interiors, high ceilings, and an abundance of natural light. It is presently listed for sale with Hunters estate agents with a guide price of €1.5 million.
Designing the interiors of Lothlorien involved thoughtful planning by the owners, combining modern aesthetic with earthy hues and textures to create a welcoming family space that is as bright as it is cosy. Externally, a three-bay car garage fitted with a double glass door and automated entry adorns the front of the property. At the back, a custom-designed garden room doubles as a serene home office featuring dual-aspect bi-folding doors and a dedicated walk-in storage cupboard. Versatility is key with this room, easily serving as a peaceful yoga enclave or a retreat space if a home office isn’t required.
The ground floor layout of the house features two double bedrooms at the front side. Each of these is furnished with elegant French-style window shutters. To the right of the entrance hall is one room, decked out with tailored wardrobes, shelving, and plush carpeting, while the adjacent room on the left has been transformed into a home fitness centre, outfitted with a large backlit wall mirror. This room also leads to a carpeted walk-in wardrobe adorned with expansive shelving and hanging spaces, followed by a ‘Jack-and-Jill’ bathroom with stylishly polished porcelain tiles and custom wall lighting.
Conveniently placed across the hallway is a grand reception room, graced with double windows, wide-plank flooring, and an alluring tray ceiling adorned with lighting. The centrepiece of the room is the homey Stanley wood-burning stove, perched on a black marbled platform, which is complemented by a C-shaped couch positioned in front.
Step through the dual entryway into the broad, appealing combined kitchen, dining, and family zone, ornamented in earthy hues of green and brown, adorned with large-board flooring, towering ceilings, Velux windows, built-in lighting and unique pendant lamps. A massive indoor plant stands as a focal point in this area, with wall-to-wall windows offering sightlines to the manicured rear garden, enhancing the prevalent green tones. The lounge has Nordan sliding doors that lead onto the rear garden patio. Greenery can be seen from almost every window in sight.
The kitchen boasts a dark colour palette enhanced by lit-up granite countertops, urban-inspired tiles and a central granite-topped island. The utility room is also equipped with custom-painted cabinets and granite surfaces.
The upper floor houses two spacious bedrooms, both bestowed with high vaulted ceilings, plush carpeting and French-inspired window blinds. Each has an en suite shower room fitted with porcelain tiles and the master bedroom is equipped with a walk-in closet filled with extensive shelving and clothes hanging facilities, and a convenient access to the roof and underslope storage compartments.
Lothlorien resides quite far from Mart Lane, hidden behind soaring electric gates and nestled amongst trees and hedges, offering absolute seclusion. The hard-surfaced front driveway can accommodate multiple vehicles and features a triple car garage. Pathways on both sides lead to the southwest-facing rear garden, furnished with a granite patio and a low-maintenance synthetic lawn that doubles as a putting green, fringed by well-established high hedges and elevated flowerbeds.
Mart Lane’s proximity to Cornelscourt and Foxrock villages is an added benefit, as is its short walking distance from the N11 quality bus corridor, Dunnes Stores in Cornelscourt and Cabinteely Park. Carrickmines Green line Luas stop, Carrickmines Lawn Tennis Club, Leopardstown Racecourse, Westwood Fitness Centre and Foxrock Golf Club are only a short drive away.