Asking Price
€2,500,000 Sold
€2,500,000 Sold
5 beds
3 baths
290 sqm
Description
This is an utterly stunning, superbly presented 5 bedroom Victorian home positioned on one of Dublin 6's premier roads equidistant to both Rathgar and Terenure villages. It has been a happy home to the current owners, a terrific welcoming home; great for entertaining and has hosted many a party and special family events over the years.
Number 55 has been extended and transformed both inside and out with great flair, offering 3,122 sq.ft. / 290 sq.m. (approx.) of immensely stylish accommodation. The interior at No. 55 will not disappoint, a really special family home where rooms of elegant proportions with original period detail including fine mantelpieces, ornate ceiling plasterwork and sash windows, epitomise the elegance of a bygone age, enhanced by a modern, high spec rear extension, a ‘classic’ contemporary decorative-style and an abundance of natural light.
This is a home to be lived in and enjoyed on all levels with a perfect balance of reception and bedroom accommodation. Two beautifully proportioned interconnecting reception rooms with fine period detail are ideal for entertaining and family living, whilst the adjoining balcony captures all the afternoon and evening light and makes for easy entertaining. Upstairs there are no less than four generous bedrooms and a stylish and sizeable family bathroom completes the accommodation upstairs.
At garden level, a superb family room opens into a state-of-the-art kitchen/breakfast room designed by Broadstone Architects. The extension, visually impressive and bathed in natural light, won an AAI award in 2010 and it's easy to see why. To the front you will find Bedroom 5 which is a versatile room and a nicely presented shower room. There is also a very convenient store room and a laundry/utility room. The gardens are a real feature and much loved, an oasis of peace with sun from dawn to dusk. The long south facing rear garden (180 ft approx.) enjoys tremendous privacy being well stocked with mature shrubs, a Magnolia tree and an abundance of spring flowering bulbs. A large sheltered granite patio provides an 'al fresco' dining area, sheltered by the granite, brick and cut stone walls of a great family home. There is a large garage/coach house (7.6m x 4.8m) at the bottom of the garden with valuable rear vehicular access to a laneway offers potential to develop a seperate mews subject to planning permission. To the front is a railed garden with pebble driveway with parking for several cars, equipped with an EV charge point and bordered by mature trees and shrubs. Side pedestrian access leads to the rear garden.
Remarkably, this charm and seclusion is minutes’ walk from the wonderful villages of Terenure and Rathgar and about 3 miles from the city centre with a host of educational, recreational and sporting amenities on the doorstep. An excellent bus route allows easy access to the City Centre while St Stephen’s Green is approximately a 40 min walk. There is an extensive choice of amenities including excellent local shopping, educational and recreational facilities at Rathgar, Terenure and Rathmines. Sports facilities close by include Rathgar Tennis Club, Terenure College RFC, Dartry Fitness Club, Bushy Park and Leinster Cricket Clubs. Some of Dublin’s best schools are within easy reach including High School, Terenure College, Our Lady’s School, Alexandra College and St Mary’s College.
This is undoubtedly a special family home with a classical contemporary interior, high quality finish and exceptional south facing garden. It is a warm and inviting family home of immense charm and character with every conceivable amenity on its doorstep - ideal for those of you looking for a substantial period home in Dublin 6.
Number 55 has been extended and transformed both inside and out with great flair, offering 3,122 sq.ft. / 290 sq.m. (approx.) of immensely stylish accommodation. The interior at No. 55 will not disappoint, a really special family home where rooms of elegant proportions with original period detail including fine mantelpieces, ornate ceiling plasterwork and sash windows, epitomise the elegance of a bygone age, enhanced by a modern, high spec rear extension, a ‘classic’ contemporary decorative-style and an abundance of natural light.
This is a home to be lived in and enjoyed on all levels with a perfect balance of reception and bedroom accommodation. Two beautifully proportioned interconnecting reception rooms with fine period detail are ideal for entertaining and family living, whilst the adjoining balcony captures all the afternoon and evening light and makes for easy entertaining. Upstairs there are no less than four generous bedrooms and a stylish and sizeable family bathroom completes the accommodation upstairs.
At garden level, a superb family room opens into a state-of-the-art kitchen/breakfast room designed by Broadstone Architects. The extension, visually impressive and bathed in natural light, won an AAI award in 2010 and it's easy to see why. To the front you will find Bedroom 5 which is a versatile room and a nicely presented shower room. There is also a very convenient store room and a laundry/utility room. The gardens are a real feature and much loved, an oasis of peace with sun from dawn to dusk. The long south facing rear garden (180 ft approx.) enjoys tremendous privacy being well stocked with mature shrubs, a Magnolia tree and an abundance of spring flowering bulbs. A large sheltered granite patio provides an 'al fresco' dining area, sheltered by the granite, brick and cut stone walls of a great family home. There is a large garage/coach house (7.6m x 4.8m) at the bottom of the garden with valuable rear vehicular access to a laneway offers potential to develop a seperate mews subject to planning permission. To the front is a railed garden with pebble driveway with parking for several cars, equipped with an EV charge point and bordered by mature trees and shrubs. Side pedestrian access leads to the rear garden.
Remarkably, this charm and seclusion is minutes’ walk from the wonderful villages of Terenure and Rathgar and about 3 miles from the city centre with a host of educational, recreational and sporting amenities on the doorstep. An excellent bus route allows easy access to the City Centre while St Stephen’s Green is approximately a 40 min walk. There is an extensive choice of amenities including excellent local shopping, educational and recreational facilities at Rathgar, Terenure and Rathmines. Sports facilities close by include Rathgar Tennis Club, Terenure College RFC, Dartry Fitness Club, Bushy Park and Leinster Cricket Clubs. Some of Dublin’s best schools are within easy reach including High School, Terenure College, Our Lady’s School, Alexandra College and St Mary’s College.
This is undoubtedly a special family home with a classical contemporary interior, high quality finish and exceptional south facing garden. It is a warm and inviting family home of immense charm and character with every conceivable amenity on its doorstep - ideal for those of you looking for a substantial period home in Dublin 6.
Features
5 bedroom period red brick
180 foot south facing garden
Development potential (spp)
Award winning extension (AAI Awards 2010)
Original period features throughout
Underfloor heating on ground floor
Detached coachhouse / garage
Electric vehicle charge point
Ample off street parking
Covered side passage
180 foot south facing garden
Development potential (spp)
Award winning extension (AAI Awards 2010)
Original period features throughout
Underfloor heating on ground floor
Detached coachhouse / garage
Electric vehicle charge point
Ample off street parking
Covered side passage
Rooms
Garden level
Porch 1.50m x 1.50m With exposed brickwork and under stairs storage.
Hall 4.51m x 1.71m With recessed lighting and ceiling coving.
Bedroom 5 4.31m x 2.87m Double room to the front with fitted cabinet and shelving, sash window with original timber shutters.
Shower Room 3.79m x 1.68m WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle with chrome heated towel rad and recessed lighting.
Family Room 7.04m x 4.30m With feature original granite fireplace, recessed lighting and polished Italien floor tiles.
Kitchen / Breakfast room 9.14m x 6.59m Bespoke floor and eye level kitchen units by Hogan Kitchens with marble counter top, gas fired AGA, gas hob and electric oven, 2 stainless steel sinks, double height ceiling with atrium, doors to rear garden.
Laundry 1.88m x 2.98m With washing machine and dryer with stainless steel sink and floor and eye level fitted units.
Hall Level
Entrance Hall 1.80m x 4.50m Original timber door with original fanlight, original detailed ceiling cornising and cast iron rad.
Drawing Room 4.59m x 4.61m Located to the front with original restored marble fireplace with over mantle, ceiling cornising and ceiling rose. Double glazed sash window wwith original timber shutters, picture rail, 2 x cast iron rads.
Dining Room 4.31m x 4.53m Loctaed to the rear with original marble fireplace, original ceiling cornising and ceiling rose, picture rail and double doors to balcony.
Mezzanine Office 3.57m x 6.00m Mezzanine office overlooks the kitchen and is fitted with shelving, cabinets and wine racks with recessed lighting and carpet flooring.
First floor
Landing 7.45m x 2.1m With ample storage cupboards, a skylight and a fold down stairs to the attic.
Bedroom 1 4.30mx 4.57m Main double room to the rear with coved ceiling, original timber fireplace, over mantle, 2 x castiron rads, picture rail and carpet flooring.
Bedroom 2 3.21m x 4.46m Double room to front with fitted wardrobe, fitted shelves, cast iron rad, sash window with original timber shutters, recessed lighting.
Bedroom 3 3.21m x 3.31m Double room to the front with ceiling coving, picture rail, fitted wardrobe, sash window and original timber shutters.
Bathroom 1.77m x 2.79m With bathtub, wc and wash hand basinwith fully tiled walls and floor and recessed lighting.
Bedroom 4 3.71 x 2.58 Double room to the rear with fitted wardrobe, 2 x sash windows and carpet flooring.
Coachhouse / Garage 7.6m x 4.8m Generous storage space with garage doors out onto rear laneway. Development potential (spp).
Porch 1.50m x 1.50m With exposed brickwork and under stairs storage.
Hall 4.51m x 1.71m With recessed lighting and ceiling coving.
Bedroom 5 4.31m x 2.87m Double room to the front with fitted cabinet and shelving, sash window with original timber shutters.
Shower Room 3.79m x 1.68m WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle with chrome heated towel rad and recessed lighting.
Family Room 7.04m x 4.30m With feature original granite fireplace, recessed lighting and polished Italien floor tiles.
Kitchen / Breakfast room 9.14m x 6.59m Bespoke floor and eye level kitchen units by Hogan Kitchens with marble counter top, gas fired AGA, gas hob and electric oven, 2 stainless steel sinks, double height ceiling with atrium, doors to rear garden.
Laundry 1.88m x 2.98m With washing machine and dryer with stainless steel sink and floor and eye level fitted units.
Hall Level
Entrance Hall 1.80m x 4.50m Original timber door with original fanlight, original detailed ceiling cornising and cast iron rad.
Drawing Room 4.59m x 4.61m Located to the front with original restored marble fireplace with over mantle, ceiling cornising and ceiling rose. Double glazed sash window wwith original timber shutters, picture rail, 2 x cast iron rads.
Dining Room 4.31m x 4.53m Loctaed to the rear with original marble fireplace, original ceiling cornising and ceiling rose, picture rail and double doors to balcony.
Mezzanine Office 3.57m x 6.00m Mezzanine office overlooks the kitchen and is fitted with shelving, cabinets and wine racks with recessed lighting and carpet flooring.
First floor
Landing 7.45m x 2.1m With ample storage cupboards, a skylight and a fold down stairs to the attic.
Bedroom 1 4.30mx 4.57m Main double room to the rear with coved ceiling, original timber fireplace, over mantle, 2 x castiron rads, picture rail and carpet flooring.
Bedroom 2 3.21m x 4.46m Double room to front with fitted wardrobe, fitted shelves, cast iron rad, sash window with original timber shutters, recessed lighting.
Bedroom 3 3.21m x 3.31m Double room to the front with ceiling coving, picture rail, fitted wardrobe, sash window and original timber shutters.
Bathroom 1.77m x 2.79m With bathtub, wc and wash hand basinwith fully tiled walls and floor and recessed lighting.
Bedroom 4 3.71 x 2.58 Double room to the rear with fitted wardrobe, 2 x sash windows and carpet flooring.
Coachhouse / Garage 7.6m x 4.8m Generous storage space with garage doors out onto rear laneway. Development potential (spp).
About the Area
Rathgar is a largely residential suburb lying about 3 kilometres south of Dublin's city centre. It boasts an abundance of amenities, schools, nursing homes, sports facilities, and good public transport to the city centre. Housing largely comprises red-brick late Georgian and Victorian era terraces, and much of the area lies within an architectural conservation zone. Rathgar maintains a village feel and has a delicatessen, 2 butchers, a bike shop and a wine shop within 20 yards of the main cross. There is also Rathgar Pharmacy, Rathgar Hair Studio and a number of fashion and interior boutiques.
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