55 Palmerston Road
Rathmines
Dublin 6
D06 K6P0

This is an utterly stunning, superbly presented 4-bedroom Victorian home positioned on one of Dublin 6's premier roads between the intersections of Windsor Road and Cowper Road. Close to verdant Palmerston Park and within a very short walk of 2 Luas stops at Beechwood and Cowper, this is a really terrific welcoming home, perfect for comfortable family living and entertaining.
Number 55 has been extended and transformed both inside and out with great flair and design evident, offering 300 sq.m. (approx. to include the attic space) of immensely stylish accommodation. The wonderful interior does not disappoint in terms of layout, space, light and design. Rooms of elegant proportions rich in period detail, including marble mantelpieces, ornate ceiling plasterwork and sash windows, which epitomise the elegance of a bygone age, are enhanced now by a ‘classic’ contemporary style, not to mention the abundance of natural light flooding through each floor. The current owners have been daring in their choice of vibrant colours and décor. This has brought to life an already charming and character-rich house, making it a home of great warmth, atmosphere and individuality in equal measure.
This is undoubtedly a home to be lived in and enjoyed on all levels with a perfect balance of living, reception and bedroom accommodation over three levels. Two beautifully proportioned interconnecting reception rooms with fine period detail are ideal for entertaining and family living on the piano nobile (hall level). Upstairs there are four double bedrooms over the first floor and its return - three of which are ensuite. The principle bedroom enjoys a wonderful view out over Palmerston Road and opens into a contemporary Jack & Jill bathroom. The attic has been converted providing an additional versatile space and comes complete with a washroom closet and substantial under eaves storage.
At the bright garden level, there is a lovely family room to the front and a Newcastle Design bespoke kitchen/breakfast room to the rear, with an open plan informal dining area and living area. A cleverly designed laundry/utility room, guest w.c./shower room and generous storage facilities are all located at this level too.
The impressive gardens are a noteworthy feature of this fine home, having been professionally landscaped by Evergreen Landscapes. The front garden, which is formal in design, is laid out primarily in gravel, bordered by mature trees and box hedging with the original wrought iron railings and pedestrian access. A paved patio area is secreted away and enjoys a sunny westerly aspect. The sizeable rear garden (c.53ft long) is laid out in low maintenance synthetic lawn with a sandstone patio perfect for al fresco dining and relaxing, located just off the open plan kitchen/dining/living room. A small putting green provides for an element of fun and distraction for young and old alike. A double roller shutter provides valuable vehicular access from and to a rear laneway, accessed from Windsor Road. There is also an electric car charging point – both practical and topical.
The location is terrific - an area with a real sense of community, within walking distance of 2 Luas stops at Beechwood and Cowper. There is an extensive choice of amenities including excellent local shopping, educational and recreational facilities at Ranelagh, Rathmines and Donnybrook. Sports facilities close by include Brookfield Tennis Club, Dartry Health Club, Donnybrook Tennis Club, Riverview Racquet and Fitness Club, Bective Rugby Club and Leinster Cricket Club. Some of Dublin’s best schools are within easy reach including Gonzaga and Muckross Colleges, Alexandra College and St Mary’s College. Excellent national schools include Kildare Place, Scoil Bhríde, Ranelagh Multi-Denominational and Sandford National schools. The city centre is approximately 2 miles from the property.
This is undoubtedly a handsome home – Victorian in design whilst modern in comfort, contemporary in décor and specification with landscaped gardens front and rear. All of this and more coupled with a superb location presents the discerning buyer with a fantastic opportunity to put down roots in what is a beautiful property, finding themselves part of a wonderful community in Dublin 6 as a bonus.

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Ample on-street permit parking to the front

Hall Level  
Entrance Hall  Hall door with stained glass panels and skylight, elaborate cornice and centre rose, archway, polished wide plank timber floor, antique-style radiator.
Drawing Room 5.22m x 4.52m Elegant reception room with cornice, centre rose, picture rail, white marble mantlepiece with cast iron surround, tiled hearth and gas fire, two sash windows, polished wide plank timber floor, antique-style radiator, double doors to:
Dining Room 5.22m x 4.50m Wide plank polished timber floor, cornice, centre rose and picture rail, white marble mantlepiece with cast iron fireplace, slate hearth and gas fire, sash window/original door (now sealed) to garden with stained glass side panels, antique-style radiator.
Hall Level Return  
Bedroom 4 3.08m x 5.10m Currently in use as a home office with polished timber floor, fitted bookshelves, sash window overlooking rear garden.
First Floor Return  Feature stained glass window, cornice, centre rose.
Bedroom 1 3.11m x 4.32m Double bedroom with open fireplace with painted surround and tiled hearth, sash window, door to:
Ensuite Shower Room 1.63m x 2.36m W.C., wash hand basin, large shower cubicle with rainwater shower head and hand attachment, ceramic tiled floor and part tiled walls with subway tiles, radiator and heated towel rail.
First Floor  
Bedroom 2 2.19m x 4.51m Bright double room to the rear with cornice, polished timber floor, sash window, fitted wardrobes with large inset mirror, door to:
Bedroom 3 4.50m x 4.55m The principle bedroom to the front with cornice, polished timber floor, fitted wardrobes, two sash windows overlooking front garden, door to:
Ensuite Bathroom 2.60m x 3.25m Nicely appointed with door to landing. Comprises w.c., wash hand basin, free standing antique-style bath with ball and claw feet, shower cubicle with rainwater shower head and hand attachment, tiled floor and part tiled walls, sash window with plantation shutters, heated towel rail.
Stairs to attic conversion  
Attic Room 4.1m x 7.00m A smart and tasteful conversion with two Velux windows, good under eaves storage, recessed lighting, door to:
W.C. 0.68m x 3.22m Velux window, w.c., wash hand basin unit, heated towel rail, tiled floor, subway tiled walls.
Garden Level  
Entrance Lobby  Hall door with glass panels, under steps storage with exposed stone ceiling, tiled floor, door to:
Inner Hallway  A welcoming hallway with timber-effect tiled floor, cornice, dado rail, fantastic built-in storage, radiator, recessed lights, storage press.
Guest W.C./Shower Room  Designed by Bathroom Boutique. With w.c., wash hand basin, shower cubicle with subway tiles, wall mounted shower, recessed lights, tiled floor.
Family Room 5.01m x 4.40m Spacious reception room with timber-effect tiled floor, cornice, open fireplace with painted mantel piece, cast iron surround and tiled hearth, two sash windows with working shutters, radiator cover.
Kitchen/Dining/Living Room 9.22m x 7.28m A wonderful open plan room – the heart of this home with timber effect tiled floor, wall to wall sliding doors by Fairco with clerestory windows, eight pane skylight, recessed lights, ample dining and tv areas.
Kitchen  Bespoke Newcastle Design fitted kitchen, hand-painted doors with brass handles and timber-effect interiors, large array of wall and floor units, large Neff ceramic hob, Neff extractor fan, two Neff ovens, integrated Liebherr fridge, Quartz countertop and Quartz timber splash back. Centre island with integrated dishwasher and bin storage, Liebherr wine cooler, Quartz countertop, white ceramic sink with Quooker boiling water tap.
Utility Room 2.46m x 1.45m Timber-effect tiled floor, Newcastle design fitted units with Quartz countertop, integrated fridge and freezer, plumbed for washing machine and dryer, Gas boiler, window overlooking rear garden.

Rathmines is a vibrant suburb on the southside of Dublin, about 3 kilometres south of the city centre. It effectively begins at the south side of the Grand Canal and stretches along the Rathmines Road as far as Rathgar to the south, Ranelagh to the east and Harold's Cross to the west. Rathmines has thriving commercial and civil activity and is well-known across Ireland as part of a traditionally known "flatland" - providing rented accommodation to newly arrived junior civil servants and third level students coming from outside the city since the 1930s.