D06 W2Y2 8 beds4 baths194 m2
| Beds | 8 beds |
| Price | Sold |
| Property Type | |
| Size | 194 meters2 |
| Energy Rating | BER-Exempt |
| Refreshed on | |
| Eircode | D06 W2Y2 |
Description
28 Kenilworth Road is a unique opportunity to acquire a detached Victorian villa-style residence in a prime Dublin 6 location with enormous potential for a prospective purchaser to put their own stamp on the property. In need of upgrading, the garden level and hall level are currently divided into two self-contained apartments, both of which have their own separate gardens which boast southerly aspects and are not overlooked. Maintaining many original period features, this fine period home offers versatile accommodation which is sure to appeal to those looking for a project to create their forever home, to those looking for an investment opportunity with multiple potential income sources. Built in circa 1860 with wrought iron entrance gates which lead to the grand granite staircase in the front garden. The accommodation at hall level comprises an open porch leading through to the entrance hallway which boasts 11ft high ceilings with intricate cornicing. The living room is located to the front along with the principal bedroom and the remaining three bedrooms are located to the rear. The kitchen is located to the rear with a large picture window which overlooks the garden. The shower room and separate guest wc are located to the rear also. There is access to the segregated rear garden at hall level via an outdoor staircase to the rear. The total garden size measures 20ft L x 50 ft W approx. As the gardens are separated, each garden measures 20ft L x 25ft W approx.. The garden has the same proportions as the hall level with an ever so slightly different layout; The entrance hall provides under-stairs storage, and the two main bedrooms are located to the front. Bedrooms three and four are located to the rear along with the Shower room, guest wc and living room. The living room leads out to the rear garden at this level which has the added benefit of a garage to the rear. There are two garages which measures 18ft L x 9ft W which are situated to the rear of the two separated gardens providing off-street parking accessible from Bushes Lane. This tree-lined road creates a peaceful atmosphere which is accentuated by the grand Victorian red-brick residences which occupy Kenilworth Road. The convenient location of this fine property cannot be overstated with many of south Dublin's most prestigious primary and secondary schools within easy reach including St. Mary's College, Terenure College, Alexandra College, Rathgar Junior School, Scoil Bhride and Kildare Place. Access to the city centre is made available by extensive public transport links in the locality. The bustling villages of Rathmines, Rathgar & Terenure are all within walking distance offering an eclectic mix of cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and many more amenities that are both social and essential. This is truly a great opportunity to acquire a forever home with great potential that is quiet and peaceful all the while being juxtaposed by it's incredibly central and convenient location.
Accommodation
Hall Level - Open Porch - Tiled floor. Entrance Hall - 6.54m x 1.78m Fan light, cornicing, shelved hot press, attic access, arch, phone point, access to rear garden. Kitchen - 2.53m x 3.04m Sink unit, sash windows, gas boiler, gas cooker point. Living Room - 3.65m x 4.36m Cornicing with leaf motif, picture rail, sash windows with working shutters, open fireplace with tiled surround. Bedroom 1 - 3.43m x 4.39m Double room to front, cornicing, picture rail, sash windows with working shutters, open fireplace with tiled hearth and surround. Bedroom 2 - 2.52m x 4.35m Single room to rear, cornicing, picture rail, sash windows with working shutters. Bedroom 3 - 3.82m x 4.19m Double room to rear, coving, sash windows. Bedroom 4 - 3.03m x 4.22m Double room to rear, wash hand basin, fitted wardrobes. Shower Room - 2.01m x 2.59m Bidet, wc, wash hand basin, Triton electric shower, sash windows, tiled walls. Guest WC - 0.85m x 1.60m Sash windows, wc. Garden Level - Entrance Hall - 9.34m x 1.81m Under-stairs storage, shelved hot press and storage cupboards. Kitchen - 2.54m x 3.06m Sink unit, gas cooker point, gas boiler, tiled floor, sash window. Living Room - 3.70m x 4.14m Timber floorboards, open fireplace with tiled hearth, French door to rear garden. Bedroom 1 - 3.69m x 4.22m Double room to front, pitched pine floorboards, picture window. Ceiling coving. Bedroom 2 - 3.42m x 4.21m Double room to front, open fireplace, with tiled hearth and surround. Bedroom 3 - 2.50m x 4.16m Single room to rear, pitched pine floorboards, ceiling coving. Bedroom 4 - 3.01m x 4.24m Double room to rear, sash windows, fitted wardrobes, timber floors. Shower Room - 2.01m x 2.59m Guest WC - 0.88m x 1.59m Sash window, wc, painted timber floorboards. Garden - 20ft L x 25ft W The front garden provides side access to both rear gardens and is laid primarily in lawn with fine granite steps leading up the hall level. The rear gardens measure 20ft L x 25ft W respectively and boast a southerly aspect. The rear gardens are not overlooked and there is the added benefit of a garage to the rear which provides off-street parking accessible from Bushes Lane.
Features
BER Details
Exempt
Negotiator
Andrea Whelan
Date created: Oct 5, 2021
