3 Wellington Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

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Beds	4 beds
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Size	274 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-Exempt
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Eircode	D04 NH82

Description

Owen Reilly are delighted to present No. 3 Wellington Road to the market, a wonderful early Victorian residence with all the fine decorative detailing associated with this high Regency period of architecture. The property dates from 1858 and has had just 6 owners in its long 165 year history, with the current owners purchasing the house in 1977. Wellington Road is one of Dublin's most elegant residential roads, with its long sweeping driveways to the front of the residences, providing an unparalleled level of privacy and grandeur. No. 3 is positioned at the Pembroke Road end and is approached via an impressive, gated driveway and extensive front garden with a wonderful array of mature trees and shrubs. This impressive two storey over garden level property provides 274 sq.m of accommodation complemented by that all important rear south and west facing aspect. The generously proportioned accommodation is laid out over three levels. The first floor comprises an elegant entrance hall, two gracious interconnecting reception rooms with complementary Adams style period fireplaces. The kitchen/breakfast room is conveniently positioned on the hall floor return with access to a lovely southwest facing terrace overlooking the rear garden. The garden level is self-contained yet retains its connection to the main house and comprises of a lower-level entrance hall, galley style kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom and additional living room which offers flexibility as bedroom 4. On the upper floor you will find the magnificent principal bedroom which spans the width of the house and features two large sash windows which flood the room with natural light. Bedroom two on this floor is also a very large double bedroom. The first return features an exceptionally rare domed light adding a refinement to accessing the main bathroom and separate shower room. The granite walled rear town garden is a true oasis of privacy and tranquillity which enjoys a high degree of sunshine throughout the day taking full advantage of its south and west facing aspect. All in all a magnificent family residence of distinction, viewing is highly recommended. More about the location... Wellington Road is located within Dublin's Golden Square of prime residential property bounded by Pembroke Road, Herbert Park and Waterloo Road, in the heart of Dublin 4. This stunning treelined road, is Dublin's widest residential streetscape and is within an easy 15 minute walk of St. Stephen's Green. Ballsbridge is one of Dublin's most elegant neighbourhoods and home to many embassies, prestigious residences and several iconic venues such as The RDS and the Aviva Stadium. Adjacent to Upper Baggot Street and the bustling villages of Ballsbridge, Donnybrook and Sandymount with their unrivalled range of cafés, restaurants, schools and shops. The neighbourhood offers a host of amenities, from Herbert Park and Sandymount Strand to several rugby clubs, tennis clubs and other sports facilities, as well as excellent public transport options with several bus routes and the DART on the doorstep. A Little bit of History Built between 1858 and 1860, this elegant house has a long 165 year history. The house was built on foot of a lease granted by the Right Honourable Sidney Herbert (a good friend and confidant of Florence Nightingale) to Brett Smith Esq. The terms of the lease called for the construction of a “good and substantial dwelling of the best materials”. No 3 Wellington Road remained in the Smith family for the next 70 years, passing down through three generations. In 1930, Edith Sarah Smith sold the leasehold interest to Nora Ormond, who later sold it to Reginald Trimble. In 1967, the house was purchased by Dr. Ian Dalrymple, a well-known consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology, who later served as Master of the Rotunda Hospital. Dr. Dalrymple acquired the freehold to the property in 1968. The property has been the family home of the current owners since 1977.

Accommodation

ENTRANCE HALL (6.5m x 2m) Graciously proportioned entrance hall approached via granite steps with cast iron balustrades and fanlight over the hall door. With tiled floors, decorative cornice, centre rose and arch. DRAWING ROOM (5m x 4.7m) Elegantly proportioned reception room with a Georgian sash window and window shutters. Feature Adams style antique pine fireplace with an inset fire basket. Intricately detailed decorative cornice and centre rose. Built in bookcases and double doors to.... DINING ROOM (5m x 4.5m) Feature Adams style pine fireplace with an inset fire basket. Ceiling cornice and centre rose. Window shutters. INNER HALL (3.4m x 1.2m) Tiled floor and stairs to the garden level. KITCHEN (6.1m x 3.9m) Excellent range of built in wall and floor units with a Belfast sink. Rangemaster elan double oven and integrated fridge. Recessed spot lights and a tiled floor. Door to the first floor terrace which takes full advantage of the south west facing aspect with steps leading to the garden. FIRST FLOOR RETURN HALF LANDING (2.2m x2.2m) Exuding an elegance with its refined original detailing featuring an exceptionally rare domed light, flooding the hallway with natural light. SHOWER ROOM (1.4m x 2.4m) WC, WHB and step in shower. BATHROOM (3m x 3.1m) Original ceiling coving with a WC, WHB set in vanity, bath, bidet and built in storage. First Floor FIRST FLOOR LANDING Built in bookcase incorporating a decorative radiator cover. PRINCIPAL BEDROOM (6.9m x 5m) A truly magnificent room spanning the width of the house and featuring two large sash windows with shutters which flood the room with natural daylight. Feature original marble fireplace with an inset fire basket. Decorative ceiling cornice and centre rose detailing. BEDROOM 2 (5m x 4.5m) Large double bedroom with original centre rose and coving. Built in wardrobes and whb. Garden Level ENTRANCE HALL Under step storage. GALLEY KITCHEN (4.9m x 2m) Excellent range of built in wall and floor units with an integrated oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and extractor fan. Slate tiled floor. LIVING ROOM (4.5m x 4.5m) Large reception room with a solid wood floor and built in bookcases. BEDROOM 3 (2.4m x 4.8m) Double bedroom with solid wood flooring. SHOWER ROOM (1.8m x 3.1m) Extensively tiled with a WC, WHB and step in shower enclosure INNER HALL (4.8m x 2.2m) Tiled floor LIVING ROOM 2 (6.m x 3.3m) Exceptionally large room with solid wood flooring, recessed spot lights and a door to rear garden. Outside REAR GARDEN Granite walled rear garden enjoying the perfect south west facing aspect, set mainly in granite paving with a wonderful array of mature planting. Side garden 6m x 3.1m and rear garden 11m x 6.9m.

Features

Elegantly proportioned residence dating from 1858. Stunning original architectural details preserved throughout. Exceptionally private south / west facing rear town garden. Extensive front garden providing off street car parking. Prime Dublin 4 residential location. Exceptionally convenient to Dublin’s principal places of business and education. Gas fired Central Heating.

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Ballsbridge is a wonderful Southside village where embassies and offices sit alongside boutiques and bistros. With tree-lined avenues and beautiful Victorian red-brick estates, it is a quiet and friendly place to live, close to the city centre. There are many cafés, restaurants, schools and shops, the neighbourhood offers a host of wonderful amenities, from Herbert Park and Sandymount Strand to several rugby clubs, tennis clubs and other sporting facilities. Baggot Street forms part of Ballsbridge and is bustling with pubs which are filled with sports fans when there’s rugby or soccer at the nearby Aviva Stadium. This residential neighbourhood is very well connected to the city with excellent public transport options with several bus routes and the DART on the doorstep. HISTORY & CULTURE Named after the Ball family of the merchants who traded in the 16th and 17th century, Ballsbridge emerged from the marsh and mudflats of the Dodder valley and by the 1700s had a cotton printer, paper mill and gun powder factory. With a continued influx new infrastructure was needed and, in 1870, Lansdowne Road and Ballsbridge railway station was then opened. The Johnston, Mooney & O’Brien bakery was founded in 1889 along the Dodder River and it was the first bakery to wrap bread in 1925, and the first to introduce the sliced pan thirteen years later. The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) was founded in 1731 to promote and develop Irish agriculture, arts, industry and science. Originally located in the city centre, the RDS moved to Ballsbridge in 1879 and since has been offering an extensive programme of events. The U.S. embassy is an iconic cylindrical-shaped building, and another major landmark in Ballsbridge today. EDUCATION There are several primary and secondary schools in the area. John Scottus Primary School and St. Christopher’s Primary School. St. Conleth’s College is a private junior and senior School. St.Michael’s College is a renowned private school junior and senior schools for boys. Ballsbridge College of Further Education is a long-established state-owned college. DINE & DRINK The village has an array of restaurants, cafes and bars that cater to all tastes, including some high-end hotels. Roly’s Bistro remains one of the most popular and busiest restaurants in the city with its classic starters, elegant mains and desserts with the highest standards of quality and service. Girl and the Goose offers a warm relaxed dining experience with a choice of great Irish and French dishes. Al Boschetto offers beautiful rustic dishes with fresh, carefully sourced and seasonal ingredients. Paddy Cullens and Mary Macs are traditional landmark pubs in the centre of Ballsbridge with Horse Show House offering an outdoor bar, BBQ and live music. Enjoy a drink and some food at some of Dublin’s best hotels including the Intercontinental and Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge. SHOP Home to upmarket supermarket Donnybrook Fair on Baggot street and retailers including Tesco, a bakery, a wine shop and a pharmacy. OTHER NEIGHBOURHOOD OFFERINGS You will find several iconic venues such as the RDS and the Aviva Stadium, the city’s main rugby arena and its many associated pubs that people from all over Europe travel, to watch their beloved sport.

3 Wellington Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

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