D06 W9Y9 4 beds3 baths250 m2
| Beds | 4 beds |
| Price | Sold |
| Property Type | |
| Size | 250 meters2 |
| Energy Rating | BER-Exempt |
| Refreshed on | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Eircode | D06 W9Y9 |
Description
No 62 Highfield Road is a truly elegant period family home well positioned on Highfield Road, one of Dublin 6's most sought after addresses. Extending to 250 sq m /2,691 sq ft (approx.) this fine house, laid out over three levels, is set on wonderfully private gardens, the rear measuring 120ft long, and boasts the much-coveted off-street parking to the front. Behind the ivy clad façade lies a stunning home boasting the perfect balance of gracious living and bedroom accommodation throughout. This home has been very tastefully presented throughout with elegant period features such as original mantelpieces, high ceilings and fine joinery remaining intact. The house flows beautifully with two gracious interconnecting reception rooms at hall level in addition to a large double bedroom and bathroom off the main hallway. A further two large double bedrooms and family bathroom are located at the top of the house. The modern kitchen/dining room is located to the front of house at garden level and opens into a fantastic family room with access to the rear garden. A fourth double bedroom, showerroom and two further reception rooms, ideal for use as home office/playroom completes the accommodation. To the front, set behind electric gates, is a large driveway mainly laid out in gravel and well sheltered by mature trees providing generous off-street parking. The rear garden is truly the jewel in the crown, measuring approx. 120ft long, it has been beautifully landscaped and is stocked with a wide variety of interesting plants, bulbs, mature shrubs and trees all providing interesting year round colour and wonderfully complimented by a pretty water feature and a private patio is perfect for “al fresco” dining. There is also a seating area hidden among the foliage which offers a secluded enclave to enjoy the warm summer evenings. This large garden offers mews potential, subject to all relevant planning permission, with rear access to the laneway behind the house leading onto Templemore Avenue Set back on one of the most sough after roads in Dublin 6, the property is just 2.5 miles from St. Stephen's Green, in a location second to none with Rathgar, Ranelagh Rathmines, and Dartry all on its doorstep, and within a stroll of local shopping at Upper Rathmines Road and Dunville Avenue, with Ranelagh and Rathmines giving an excellent a choice of shops and restaurants. Some of Dublin's best primary and secondary schools are nearby, as are the Luas stops at Cowper Road and Milltown providing swift access to St. Stephen's Green, Dundrum, and Sandyford. Sports clubs nearby include Milltown and Castle Golf Clubs, Brookfield and Rathgar Tennis Clubs, Dartry Health & Fitness Club and David Lloyd Riverview - not to mention the close proximity to Palmerston Park and Dodder Park. 62 Highfield Road is undoubtedly a genuinely special and immensely stylish home which successfully combines period detail and enormous character with classical style and all the comforts and conveniences one could ever wish for.
Accommodation
Entrance Hall - Original front door with decorative fanlight. Tiled stone floor, dado rail, picture rail, ornate ceiling cornicing, ceiling rose and feature archway. Dining Room - Original stained floorboards, picture rail and ornate ceiling cornicing and centre rose, large sash window with original shutters. Original open fireplace with tiled inset, stone hearth and marble mantlepiece and surround. Overlooks front garden, folding doors open into: Drawing Room - Original stained wooden floors, picture rail, decorative cornicing and centre rose. Original open fireplace with cast iron tiled inset and marble mantle piece and surround. Original sash window overlooks rear garden. Lobby - With feature window looking over garden. Bathroom - Fully tiled with toilet, wash hand basin, walk in shower cubicle with overhead rain shower. Free standing bath with shower attachment. Window overlooks rear garden. Bedroom 3 - Large double bedroom with walk in wardrobes and overlooks front garden. Hall Return - With feature windows looking down the rear garden. Garden Level - Hall - Door opens from front garden with tiled floor and recessed lighting. Bedroom 4 - Double room with parquet wooden floors and window overlooking front garden. Shower Room - Fully tiled with mosaic wall tiles, toilet, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Playroom/Den - Versatile space with parquet wooden floors, fitted bookshelves with under storage and wall panelling. Office - Parquet wooden floors with fitted bookshelves, exposed brick and double doors open out to the rear garden. Kitchen/Breakfast Room - With stone tiled flooring and a fully fitted Neptune kitchen with an excellent range of fitted wall and base units with granite worktops incorporating twin sinks and integrated dishwasher, fridge freezer and built in bench seating with understorage is perfect for entertaining many dinner guests. This fine room enjoys a pretty outlook over the front garden. Living Room - Large reception room - parquet wooden floors with wood burner with feature granite mantle and exposed brick detail. A staircase leads upstairs and benefits from built in understairs storage and desk unit. Double doors lead out to rear garden. Utility Room - Tiled floor with built in storage and plumbed for washing machine and dryer. Access to under granite storage. First Floor - Large landing with ceiling coving and feature arched window on the return. Bedroom 1 - Gracious double bedroom spanning the width of the house with ceiling coving, picture rail, extensive storage in fitted wardrobes and original fireplace with tiled inset and marble surround. Two large sash windows overlook the front garden and Highfield Road. Bedroom 2 - Large double room with wooden floors, ceiling coving and rose with large sash window overlooking rear garden. Family Showerroom - Fully tiled with toilet, wash hand basin with undersink storage, wall mounted mirrored units, heated towel rail and walk in shower cubicle.
Features
BER Details
Exempt
Negotiator
Will Moore
Date created: Oct 26, 2023
