18 Herbert Park
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
D04 V9X7

No. 18 Herbert Park is an exceptionally elegant Edwardian family home, built by renowned builders, G&T Crampton and ideally situated on the south side of this exceptionally convenient road. This hugely impressive semi-detached residence provides 338sqm / 3,638sq.ft. (approx.) of tastefully presented and well-maintained accommodation.

Situated at the Donnybrook end of Herbert Park, the property enjoys one of Dublin’s most sought after and convenient locations with a host of the city’s most popular amenities within a short stroll, including the extensive recreational amenities provided by Herbert Parks 34 acres (approx.), as well as the excellent selection of speciality shops, café’s, restaurants and boutiques in Donnybrook Village. Also, for the sport enthusiasts there’s an excellent selection of sports clubs close by, including Fitzwilliam LTC, Donnybrook LTC, David Lloyd Riverview Sports Club, Donnybrook Rugby Stadium, Merrion Cricket Club and The AVIVA National Soccer & Rugby Stadium, to name but a few. Primary and secondary schools are also very well catered for and are all within walking distance.

A notable feature of the property is the lovely mature, walled and beautifully landscaped back garden, which enjoys a wonderful sunny southerly orientation, ensuring sunshine throughout the day. To the front is a railed garden providing generous off-street parking.

All in all, this is an exciting opportunity to acquire a wonderful home on the sunny side of one of Dublin’s most sought after and convenient roads.

OUTSIDE

Generous off street car parking to the front. Pedestrian side gate leads to paved and brick side passage, leading to an extremely well planted and maintained back garden mainly in lawn, surrounded by lovely mature and well-stocked flower beds with small brick path, secluded patio area accessed directly from the Drawing Room and Family Room, making it ideal for al fresco dining. Storage shed and electric car charger.

Outer Hallway:  original terracotta tiled floor, stained glass window and door to:
Guest Cloakroom:  with matching tiled floor, wc, wash hand basin and window to rear.
Spacious Hallway:  with understairs storage, ceiling cornice, dado rail, recessed lights and stained glazed window on half landing.
Drawing Room:  (rear) this spacious light-filled room features an Adams-style marble mantlepiece, ceiling cornice, twin glazed windows and French doors to rear garden and sliding interconnecting doors to:
Dining Room:  (front) with bay window, twin built-in glazed alcove cabinets with storage presses underneath and ceiling cornice.
Living Room:  lovely cosy room with fitted bookshelves.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room:  with light oak timber floor, excellent range of painted timber wall and floor units, matching curved island, Belfast sink with polished granite worktops, Neff 4-ring gas hob, Miele oven and dishwasher, larder unit and navy blue gas Aga, open plan to large bay breakfast area.
Family Room:  this lovely bright room has matching light oak floor, bay window with storage bench overlooking the garden patio, doors to suntrap patio and glazed door to side.
FIRST FLOOR  
Main Bedroom:  with bay window, excellent range of wall to wall built-in wardrobes, fitted drawers and TV display shelving and door to:
Spacious Bathroom Ensuite:  tiled floor, double shower, twin wash hand basins set in marble work top, glazed medicine cabinet, vanity unit with drawers and presses, free-standing bath with matching wood panelled surround, w.c and heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2:  fine double to rear with built-in wardrobe and integrated desk with overhead shelves and fitted drawers.
Bedroom 3:  double to rear, with twin built-in wardrobes and dressing table.
Bathroom:  fully tiled, step-in shower, w.c., wash hand basin and corner medicine cabinet, heated towel rail.
Laundry:  with Miele washing machine and dryer and fitted shelves.
TOP FLOOR  
Bedroom 4:  (front) large double with original cast iron fireplace, built in wardrobes, fitted shelves, large desk with fitted press and part angled ceiling.
Bedroom 5:  (rear) large double with built-in wardrobes, fitted drawers and desk with fitted press, part angled ceiling.
Shower Room:  tiled floor, step in shower, w.c., wash hand basin in vanity unit.
Large Walk-in Hotpress:  with insulated water cylinder, built-in shelving and access to generous under eaves storage.
Study / Bedroom 6:  with original cast iron fireplace, built-in L-shaped desk and fitted shelves.

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.