17 Wellington Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
D04 Y6T4

This is an exciting opportunity to acquire an elegant two-storey over garden level family home, well set back behind the original wrought iron railings, on this popular and sought after residential road.

It is without question one of Dublin 4’s most sought-after addresses, being so close to the city centre and a range of local amenities and public transport links. Wellington Road is within walking distance of some of Dublin's finest junior and secondary schools, while third level institutions – including UCD Belfield, TCD and TU Dublin - are all on local bus routes.

Although requiring modernisation, this fine period home retains its pure Georgian elegance with a wonderful sense of symmetry prevailing throughout, with large sash windows and reception rooms of gracious proportions enjoying a great quality of natural light. Many period features remain, including ornate cornicing, sash windows with working shutters and period fireplaces. The house is currently laid out as a 4 bedroom townhouse on the upper two floors with a self-contained 2 bedroom apartment at garden level but it would easily be reconverted back to a stunning family home, subject to planning.

The house benefits from an impressive 100ft front garden with an original set of singular granite steps leading to the hall door. It also has a walled and private westerly rear garden, laid out mainly in lawn, with a selection of mature plants, trees and shrubs and the benefit of a separate artist’s studio. There is further scope for extending the already generous accommodation, should one wish.

Wellington Road is undoubtedly one of Dublin’s most coveted and convenient residential roads within walking distance of St. Stephen's Green and many of Dublin's principal places of business, including Silicon Dock at Grand Canal Dock. Suburban rail and the Luas tram lines are within walking distance, as is Herbert Park, providing recreational amenities, including a café, tennis, bowling and walks around its 34 acres. Excellent local shopping and restaurants at both Ballsbridge, Donnybrook and Ranelagh are all within a short stroll, as is the RDS, Leinster Rugby HQ and the AVIVA Stadium. The property also benefits from being within 20 minutes’ drive of the airport, via the Port Tunnel.

HALL FLOOR  
Entrance Hall:  entered through original hall door with fanlight, intricate ceiling cornice, centre rose and original timber floor.
Drawing Room:  nicely proportioned room overlooking the front garden with a stunning marble fireplace, gas fire, ceiling cornice, centre rose, picture rail and original window shutters.
Dining Room:  overlooking the rear garden with ceiling cornice, centre rose, picture rail and original window shutters.
HALL FLOOR RETURN  
Kitchen:  with fitted units, gas cooker, washing machine and fridge.
FIRST FLOOR RETURN  
Bathroom:  fully tiled with bath, wash hand basin and wc.
Separate WC:  with wc.
FIRST FLOOR  
Landing:  with original stained glass window, ceiling cornice and dado rail.
Bedroom 1:  with ceiling coving and original cast iron fireplace.
Bedroom 2:  overlooking the front garden.
Bedroom 3:  overlooking the rear garden with ceiling cornice, original window shutters and cast iron fireplace.
Bedroom 4:  with ceiling cornice and fitted wardrobe.
GARDEN LEVEL  
Entrance Lobby:  with tiled floor and access to under steps storage.
Hall:  with electric storage heater.
Living Room:  spacious room with timber mantelpiece, tiled inset and sash window overlooking the garden.

Ballsbridge is a highly desirable Dublin suburb that extends northwards towards the Grand Canal, southwards towards Donnybrook, and westwards to encompass the area around Pembroke Road, Clyde Road, Elgin Road, and Herbert Park. The bulk of Dublin's embassies and many diplomatic residences are located in the southern part of Ballsbridge on and around Ailesbury Road. The RDS has its grounds here, and the Lansdowne Road headquarters of the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is on the boundary between Ballsbridge and Irishtown. The corporate headquarters of Allied Irish Banks (AIB) are also located in Ballsbridge.