Description
A truly stunning double fronted villa style period home superbly positioned on this mature and highly sought after residential road in Rathgar. Meticulously modernised and extended to exacting standards, this fine home offers substantial living space laid out over two floors and extending to a very generous 287 sqm (3,089 sqft) approximately, offering a seamless blend of period charm and luxurious modern family living.
On arrival, one cannot help but be instantly impressed by the beautifully maintained façade, with a flight of granite steps leading to the hall door. Inside, the reception hall provides a glimpse of what lies beyond. The elegant reception room runs the full length of the house offering dual aspect with views over the verdant landscaped front and rear gardens, complete with many period features of its era. On the left, a further reception room is currently in use as a home office with a bespoke fitted bookcase. A spacious and light filled guest bedroom overlooks the rear garden. The inner hall is fitted with a bank of floor to ceiling storage units and is plumbed for an additional washing machine and dryer. Double doors lead into the most magnificent, extended and versatile room, currently in use as a studio. Flooded with south facing light it offers many uses to adapt to family needs, a gym, a further reception room or a fifth bedroom, depending on the new owners' requirements. A guest bathroom completes the accommodation on this level. A flight of stairs leads to the garden level, with its own door entrance, understairs storage, cosy family room with a stove fire. There is also a guest toilet off the entrance hall. The primary bedroom located on the garden level offers access to an inner courtyard along with a walk-in fully fitted wardrobe and luxurious ensuite shower room, providing a perfect sanctuary in which to relax. A family room located to the front provides a tremendous, cozy and inviting room to retreat to in the evenings. Without doubt, the very heart of this home is the most expansive, open plan kitchen, living and dining room spanning the property to the rear. Fitted with a superb range of cupboards, integrated kitchen appliances, island unit and door leading to a fully shelved walk-in pantry. Plumbed for an additional dishwasher, this space takes care of all your kitchen storage requirements. Floor to ceiling windows provide a magnificent leafy outlook over the landscaped rear gardens. On this level there are three bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms are located off the living area and are serviced by a generous utility cum coffee station area, which is plumbed for a washing machine and dryer along with plenty of storage. A door leads to inner courtyard and master bedroom. A family bathroom completes the accommodation on this level.
A largely residential area that has proven very popular with a wide selection of buyer. Rathgar is approximately 3.5km from Dublin City Centre, serviced by a very fine selection of local shops to include a superb offering of delis and boutique eateries. For school going children a choice of junior schools includes Rathgar Junior School, Rathgar National School, Zion Parish School, Scoil Bhríde and Líos na nÓg. Senior schools include The High School, Stratford College, St. Mary's College, Gonzaga College, Muckross College, Terenure College and Alexandra College, all available within the vicinity. Local parks include Palmerston Park, Bushy Park and the Dodder Linear Park, all superb options for walks or running. Tennis is available in Rathgar Tennis Club and Ashbrook Tennis Club. Hockey is available at Rathgar Hockey Club, Our Lady's Hockey Club and Old Alex Hockey Club. Rugby clubs include St Mary's and Terenure College. Golf is catered for in the surrounding clubs of Milltown Golf Club, The Grange and Castle Golf Club. For commuters, the local bus routes include some of the most frequent in the city. Accommodation
Entrance Hall - 1.8m x 7.9m
oak parquet floor, ceiling coving, centre rose, fanlight above door and door to
Reception Room - 4.0m x 7.3m
original floorboards sanded and restored timber floor, original marble fireplace with granite hearth and surround, dual aspect with timber sash double glazed windows to front and rear, centre rose and ceiling coving
Study - 4.0m x 3.5m
original floorboards sanded and restored timber floor, painted fireplace surround, timber sash double glazed window to front, bespoke built-in bookcase, ceiling coving and centre rose
Bedroom 1 - 4.0m x 3.5m
carpeted floor, ceiling coving, centre rose and timber sash double glazed window to rear
Shower Room - 1.70m x 2.5m
tiled floor, part tiled walls, w.c., wash hand basin, Mira pumped shower with telescopic shower hose and rainwater head
Studio / Gym / Bedroom 5 - 3.9m x 3.9m
double doors with glass, carpeted floor spotlights, aluclad corner windows and picture window to the rear
Garden Level Entrance Hall - 1.5m x 8.8m
oak parquet timber floor, door to under steps storage, floor to ceiling built-in cloakroom storage,
Family Room - 3.9m x 5.4m
oak parquet timber floor, with timber sash double glazed window to front with plantation shutter, timber floor, stove fireplace with marble hearth and spotlights
Guest W.C. - 1.1m x 1.8m
with tiled floor, w.c., wash hand basin, radiator and shelf above
Master Bedroom - 3.9m x 3.4m
oak parquet timber floor, spotlights, French doors out to an inner courtyard, window to side and door to
Walk-in Wardrobe -
fully shelved with hanging space
En Suite Shower Room - 3.9m x 1.6m
timber double glazed sash window overlooking the front with plantation shutter, marble tiled walls and floor, radiator, w.c., wash hand basin, heated towel rail and walk-in shower with rainwater shower head telescopic, built-in seating, vanity unit and heated mirror above
Kitchen/Living/Dining Room - 8.9m x 5.8m
spans the property to the rear, oak parquet timber wood floor, superb range of low level kitchen cupboards and units, Belling stove five ring top with double ovens and grill, island with sink and a half, Quooker tap, integrated appliances to include dishwasher, bins, drawer storage, quartz worktop, windows, flooded with natural light with picture window, rooflight, large sliding patio doors and door to
Utility Room/Pantry - 2.4m x 2.2m
tiled floor, circular sink with worktop, plumbed for dishwasher, plenty of storage and shelving
Bedroom 3 - 3.3m x 4.0m
oak parquet timber floor with spotlights, sliding window to the rear patio
Utility - 3.7m x 6.1m
oak parquet timber floor with floor-to-ceiling storage, sink, shelving, skylight, plumbed washing machine and dryer, spotlights
Family Bathroom - 1.5m x 2.4m
tiled floor, part tiled walls, recessed shelving, skylight, spotlights, w.c., wash hand basin and vanity unit below and bath with shower
Bedroom 4 - 2.6m x 4.2m
oak parquet timber floor, timber double glazed sash window to front, floor to ceiling built-in storage, shutters and spotlights
Features
- Meticulously refurbished and extended in 2024 this villa style period home offers well proportioned, versatile and light filled family accommodation, extending to approximately 287 sqm (3,089 sq ft).
- A magnificent south facing private and easily maintained landscaped and planted generous rear garden, extending to approximately 70 ft in length.
- Highest quality fixtures and fittings used throughout.
- Wired for security alarm system with remote activation.
- Gas fired central heating with two gas boilers with three zoned heating system.
- Bespoke cabinetry ensures excellent storage throughout the home.
- Access to the house from both the garden level and hall door level, with a flight of granite step to the main entrance hall.
- Attractive cornice work, impressive ceiling heights and many period features of its era.
- Herringbone light oak hardwood floors throughout.
- Beautifully appointed bathrooms to include two guest wc, one luxurious primary ensuite and a family bathroom.
- Ample off street gated parking onto a low maintenance pebble driveway.
- Location second to none, minutes from both Rathgar and Rathmines Village.
- Fully Refurbished and extended, completed in 2024.
BER Details
BER: B1
BER No: 111687976
Energy Performance Indicator: 97.01 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
D06 H6T7 
