Description
30 Palmerston Road: A House Through Time
Times were different when builder John Regan completed 30 Palmerston Road in 1879. It was an era of horse-drawn carriages, coal fires, and a frugality far removed from the Rathmines of the 21st century. In 1913, James Walsh - an educational inspector attached to Dublin Castle - lodged at number 30. Many years later, he would recall to his son John that it was “a house of mirrors and no food.”
In those days, Palmerston Road was known as a "British Army and Navy Road," where Union Jacks flew proudly from the houses and a band played God Save the King in Palmerston Park each year on the monarch's birthday - a tradition that remarkably continued into the mid-1950s in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth.
Nearly 50 years ago, in 1976, number 30 was purchased by the late Garret and Joan FitzGerald. At the time, it was a house without even central heating. Since then, it has witnessed both significant change and the steady unfolding of Irish social and political history.
Five major refurbishment and modernisation projects have been carried out - in 1976, 1982, 1993, 2000, and most recently in 2022. Each phase brought the house closer to contemporary standards, while preserving its elegant Victorian character.
Today, nearly half a century later, 30 Palmerston Road remains in the FitzGerald family. It stands as a testament to careful stewardship: still correct in every classical Victorian detail, yet now seamlessly adapted for modern, everyday living.
Offering an impressive 362 sqm / 3900 sqft (approx.) of well-appointed accommodation over three levels, all serviced by a lift, which was replaced 5 years ago, the layout has been thoughtfully considered to meet the day-to-day practical needs of a family. 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.
The hall level comprises a welcoming reception hallway, two gracious interconnecting reception rooms and guest w.c. with a study / bedroom 5 on the return. The upper floor including two returns comprises four double bedrooms, two of which are ensuite, a family shower room and cleverly located utility / laundry room. The garden level accommodation connects effortlessly with both the front and rear gardens. It features a comfortable living room and contemporary kitchen fitted with bespoke modern units by The Cabinet Company. The kitchen communicates with the sunny west-facing rear garden, which is a fantastic outdoor room perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. Storage facilities at this level are well catered for with a walk-in pantry and store room with an outdoor plant room and understairs store.
The location is terrific - an area with a real sense of community, within walking distance of two 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, Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club, and Riverview Racquet and Fitness Club. Some of Dublin's best schools are within easy reach including Gonzaga and Muckross Colleges, Alexandra College, St Mary's College and Sandford Park. Excellent national schools include Kildare Place, Scoil Bhríde, Ranelagh Multi-Denominational and Sandford Park. The city centre is approximately 2 miles from the property.
This is a truly impressive and inviting home Victorian in design, whilst modern in comfort and layout and contemporary in décor and specification, enjoying landscaped gardens with a sunny westerly aspect to the rear and ample parking to the front. Number 30 Palmerston Road awaits its new owners. Accommodation
Hall Level -
A flight of granite steps leads to original hall door
Reception Hallway -
Light-filled, welcoming hallway with reception area, polished timber floors, coving, dado rail, picture rail, centre rose, fan light. Lift to all floors.
Drawing Room -
Gracious reception room with two large sash windows overlooking the front garden. Features include polished timber floorboards, open fireplace with handsome white marble mantlepiece & cast iron surround, coving, picture rail and centre rose, folding doors to:
Formal Dining Room -
Elegant dining room featuring polished timber floors, matching white marble mantlepiece, coving, picture rail and centre rose, sash window overlooking rear garden.
Guest W.C -
WC, wash hand basin, picture window, dado rail, built in cabinets, polished timber floors.
Hall Return -
Sash window overlooking rear garden. Stairs to garden level.
Study / Home Office / Bedroom 5 -
Single room currently in use as a home office. Alcove shelving, sash window, recessed lights.
Garden Level -
Entrance Hallway -
Sash window, hardwood flooring, cloakroom, storage, lift, under stair storage with boiler, water tank and pump. Door to rear garden.
Living Room -
Well-proportioned family room with two sash windows, hardwood floors, feature open fireplace with raised fire grate, recessed lights, through to:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room -
Featuring bespoke contemporary kitchen by Derek Heaney of The Cabinet Company. Incorporates integrated Liebherr full length Bio-fresh larder fridge, Siemens fully integrated under counter freezer, Siemens Schott Ceran induction hob, soft close deep cupboards and drawers, Siemens studio line steam oven, Corian countertops, integrated bin store, stainless steel sink unit with Quooker tap, 2 x fully integrated Miele dishwashers, gas fired 4 oven Aga with two hotplates and hob, pantry corner unit. Solid Junckers flooring. 2 folding French doors out to garden and patio.
Pantry -
Tiled floor, Liebherr fully integrated Bio-fresh fridge freezer with automatic ice-maker, full size Bosch wine fridge, walk-in larder with shelving and storage, recessed lighting.
Shower Room -
Tiled floor, step-in shower cubicle, w.c., wash hand basin, inset shelving, panelled wall.
Storage Room -
Sash window, hardwood flooring
First Floor Return -
Feature stained glass sash window, recessed lights.
Bedroom 1 -
Double room with sash window overlooking rear garden, painted fireplace, recessed lights.
First Floor -
Velux window
Principal Bedroom -
Light-filled double room with 2 sash windows, picture rail, fitted wardrobe, attractive cast iron mantlepiece. Doors to:
Ensuite Bathroom -
A spacious bathroom with Duravit WC, twin Duravit handbasins, large shower cubicle with rainwater shower head, free standing bath with mixer tap and hand shower attachment, sash window with blind, tiled floor and part panelled walls with built-in storage, 2 large mirrors, recessed lights, 2 heated towel rails.
Dressing Room -
Walk-in dressing room fitted with shelving, hanging space and drawers. Recessed lights and Velux window.
Bedroom 3 -
Bright double to rear with picture rail, sash window, built-in wardrobe and shelving, recessed lights. Door to:
Ensuite Shower Room -
WC, wash hand basin with drawer unit, shower with metro tiles and rainwater shower head, tiled floor, part panelled walls, heated towel rail, large mirror, recessed lights.
Family Shower Room -
WC, wash hand basin with drawer unit, shower cubicle with metro tiles and rainwater shower head, tiled floor, part panelled walls, heated towel rail, large mirror, recessed lights, Velux window.
Laundry / Utility Room -
Cleverly positioned on the bedroom floor. Comprising built-in units with plumbing for two washing machines, tumble dryer. Sink with mixer tap, drawers, ceiling mounted remote controlled Foxydry Air Indoor clothes line and dryer, Velux window, hot press, sash window.
Second Floor Return -
Storage press and attic hatch
Bedroom 4 -
Double room with part pitched ceiling with Velux window, 2 additional windows, built-in wardrobe and desk, recessed lights.
Outside -
Secluded, mature front garden with parking for 4 cars. Electric car charge point. Pedestrian side access to the wonderfully sunny mature rear garden. Enjoying a fantastic westerly orientation this private rear garden has been cleverly designed and thoughtfully planted making the most of the aspect and privacy. An electric awning covers the large sandstone patio area with two Herschel heaters overhead, making this a great outdoor room for al fresco dining late into the evenings. A manicured lawn is bordered by mature, well-stocked borders with a variety of flowering plants, trees and shrubs, providing year-round colour and interest. A storage shed is accessed from the side laneway, whilst an additional store room is located under the granite steps.
Services / Features -
GFCH - Bespoke joinery and cabinetry in the kitchen, bathroom, pantry and laundry by Derek Heaney of The Cabinet Company - Solid Junckers flooring in the kitchen / breakfast room - Electric awning overhead patio with two remote controlled Herschel heaters - Electric car charge point - Parking for 4 cars to front
Features
- Comprehensively and sensitively refurbished and modernised
- 3/4 reception rooms with 4/5 double bedrooms (2 ensuite)
- Contemporary kitchen with bespoke units by The Cabinet Company
- Cleverly considered layout to meet the everyday needs of today's family
- Lift servicing all 3 floors
- Landscaped west-facing rear garden
- Parking for 4 cars in front garden
- Superbly located close to local shopping on Dunville Avenue, Luas stops at Beechwood and Cowper, excellent junior and senior schools
BER Details
Negotiator
D06 N4V2 
