Foggia
180 Orwell Road
Rathgar
Dublin 14
D14TH98

Foggia, 180 Orwell Road is a truly outstanding, distinctive 5-bedroom detached family home well set back from Orwell Road measuring approx. 262 sqm / 2820 sqft approx.. This beautiful family home, built in 1949, has been lovingly extended and maintained by its current owners over their 45-year tenure. Standing on approx. 0.33 acres of beautiful, mature, landscaped south facing gardens, this superb property is ready to welcome a new family. Laid out over two levels offering a wonderful balance of living and bedroom accommodation, it ticks all the boxes for modern-day family living. The well thought out reception rooms allow for a wonderful circular flow between the four rooms while the concealed pocket doors offer the option of more privacy, if desired. The addition of the front extension, which includes a living/dining/kitchen, double bedroom and full shower room, creates a versatile space ideal for a host of uses including ancillary/guest accommodation, family room or work from home space. Upstairs are four double bedrooms (1 en suite) and family bathroom.
The gardens are a stunning feature of this house – the jewel in the Foggia crown! To the front is a well-screened, mature front garden with large driveway providing excellent off-street parking for several cars. Dual side passageways lead to the truly beautiful rear garden - it is rare to find such seclusion and privacy so close to town. The large south facing garden enjoys all day sunshine with a sandstone patio, a real suntrap perfect for al fresco dining. The large lawned area is bordered by mature beds boasting an array of colour and interest all year round. A pretty treehouse is the perfect vantage point to enjoy the whole garden. It is the ideal place for all the family to enjoy with plenty of space for entertaining, football, a trampoline and childhood adventures.
The location is superb - a wealth of educational, recreational and retail amenities are located close by. The local Luas stop at Windy Arbour is approx. 10 minutes walking distance away, whilst Rathgar village and local shopping on Churchtown Road Upper are also easily accessible. The well renowned Milltown Golf Club is also just around the corner.
The property is 15 minutes (approx.) from St. Stephen's Green by Luas and the M50 motorway is very accessible. Terenure, Dartry, Dundrum, not to mention Ranelagh and Rathmines are all close by and are home to some of Dublin’s best junior and senior schools including, but not limited to, Alexandra College, Gonzaga, The High School, Stratford College, Taney and Kildare Place national schools to name but a few - undoubtedly a key factor of consideration for discerning family buyers in choosing a location for a family home.
All told, Foggia, 180 Orwell Road is a truly special detached family home on the most magnificent and magical of gardens, enjoying a much sought-after southerly orientation. Presenting in beautiful condition with well-appointed accommodation, offering flexibility in layout and use, this appealing family home is sure to impress a range of discerning buyers.

• GFCH
• Alarm
• Gas Aga
• Double-glazed windows

Ground Floor  
Entrance Porch  Veranda-style open porch with sandstone paving, door to:
Reception Hallway  A welcoming hallway with part vaulted ceiling and 2 Velux windows, cloaks closet, tiled floor, additional storage, centre rose and cornice. Doors to guest w.c. and utility room.
Guest WC  Tiled floor and wainscot panelling, w.c., wash hand basin, heated towel rail, shelving with recessed lighting and marble countertop, picture window. Worchester gas boiler.
Utility Room  Fitted units with sink unit, quartz countertop, good storage space, plumbed for washing machine and vented for tumble dryer, extractor fan, 3 long storage presses on right hand side, tiled floor, door to ancillary accommodation.
Drawing Room  Gracious reception room flows into family room, double doors, cornice, centre rose, handsome limestone fireplace with open fire, two tall windows flanking the fireplace, fitted bookshelves, through to:
Family Room  Bathed in wonderful southerly sun, tiled floor, two built-in storage cupboards / dressers. Sloped ceiling with recessed lights, wall to wall windows and sliding doors with electric blinds, open to the large patio and stunning gardens. Pocket doors through to:
Kitchen / Breakfast Room  An extensive range of cream shaker-style wall and floor units with gas Aga, Neff two ring hob, extractor fan, 4 Velux windows, sloped ceiling, fantastic storage, Neff oven and Neff combi oven/microwave, tiled floor, kitchen island with sink unit and InSinKerator, Miéle dishwasher, adjoining breakfast table with hydraulic function linked to island, 4 Velux windows, American style fridge-freezer, pull-out larder presses, sliding doors to rear patio and gardens. Steps to:
Dining Room  Tiled floor, Gazco gas fire with remote control, with marble fireplace hearth and timber surround, 2 tall windows, coving, recessed lights, doors to hallway and rear lobby.
Door to extension, comprising:  
Lobby  Connects with main hallway and has door to side passage. Velux window. Door to inner hall.
Inner Hallway  Featuring French white oak wide plank flooring, Velux window, fitted utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine and Baxi gas boiler. Door to shower room, and:
Kitchen / Living / Dining Room  A great room with high ceilings, 2 large Velux windows, fitted gloss wall and floor units with quartz worktop, sink unit, Siemens 4-ring gas hob, Elica extractor fan, Neff dishwasher, Neff electric oven, French white oak wide plank flooring, bespoke fitted storage and shelving, recessed lights, dual aspect, door to:
Bedroom 5  Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, recessed lights, door to
Shower Room  Fully tiled, large step-in shower cubicle with recessed shelving, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, toilet, mirror, electric shaver socket.
First Floor  
Landing  With windows bringing in natural light, ceiling coving and recessed lighting, recessed fitted shelving, feature archway.
Bedroom 1  Double room with ceiling coving, recessed lighting and window with view over rear garden.
Walk in wardrobe  With excellent hanging space.
En-Suite  Tiled floor, wood panelled walls, wall mounted mirror, w.c., wash hand basin, shower cubicle with power shower, fitted shelving with recessed lighting, window overlooking rear garden, recessed lighting and ceiling coving.
Bedroom 2  Large double with dual aspect, fitted wardrobes, cornice and recessed lighting.
Bedroom 3  Small double room with dual aspect, coving and recessed lighting, fitted wardrobe.
Bedroom 4  Double room with fitted wardrobes and dual aspect.
Bathroom  Enjoying a dual aspect with 3 windows. Tiled floor, wainscot panelling, w.c., wash hand basin, walk in shower cubicle and separate jacuzzi bath.
Gardens  The front garden is wonderfully mature and landscaped and provides for great off-street parking for at least 4 cars. There is dual side access to the stunning south facing rear garden with large sandstone patio, ideal for outdoor dining beneath the pergola. Fitted storage with bin store. Beautifully manicured lawn bordered by mature beds abundant with shrubs, flowering plants and trees including many fruit trees. Feature archway and path flanked by box hedging, leads to concealed area with shed and storage area. Cleverly constructed tree house.

BER: D1
BER Number: 118447598
Energy Performance Indicator: kWh/m2/yr

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.