Beds | 4 beds |
Price | Sold |
Property Type | Period House |
Size | 235 meters2 |
Energy Rating | BER-Exempt |
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Eircode | D06HT93 |
Description
A gracious period house offering excellent family accommodation, and with a self-contained two storey mews constructed in recent years, all located on this popular and highly regarded but quiet square between Ranelagh Road and Leeson St. Upper. SITUATION The property is situated on the south side of Dartmouth Square, an elegant late nineteenth century formal square owned and maintained by Dublin City Council. The location is within 15 minutes’ walk of St. Stephen’s Green and is well served with all residential facilities and amenities. Dartmouth Square is a quiet backwater located midway between Ranelagh Road and Leeson St. Upper. There are good on street car parking facilities on the square controlled by a Pay and Display system and with resident’s disks available. The Charlemont Luas Stop is within 5 minutes’ walk. The location offers all the amenities and facilities of City Centre living yet in a remarkably quiet environment. There are numerous schools nearby, or readily accessible, including Scoil Bhride, Kildare Place and the Ranelagh Multi Denominational School, Loreto College, St Stephen's Green, Muckross Park, Alexandra College, Mount Anville and Gonzaga, Sandford Park and St Mary’s College.. DESCRIPTION This property comprises a mid-terrace three storey house dating from the 1890’s. The house is of traditional construction and is finished externally in red brick. Occupied by the same family for many years, the house has been very well maintained and underwent its most recent renovation and extension approximately 20 years ago and is now presented in impeccable condition. An added benefit is the two-storey mews fronting Coach House Lane, which was also constructed about 20 years ago and provides either additional family accommodation or home office opportunity.
Accommodation
To the front is a railed garden attractively paved and landscaped. The Hall Door is approached by a flight of granite steps leading to a porch and hall. There are two formal inter connecting reception rooms at this level with marble mantlepieces with cast iron insets and period tiles, one with a coal effect fire gas fire, attractive ceiling roses and simple cornices. On the return at this level is bedroom 4 with built in wardrobe, desk, shelf unit and en-suite WC and WHB. On the half landing, ascending, is the family bathroom, fully tiled, with bath/shower, wc, whb, heated towel rail. The master bedroom is at the rear on the first floor with two windows looking south over the back garden, with extensive built-in wardrobes and drawer units and a tiled en-suite with WC, WHB, vanity unit and shower. There are 2 further bedrooms at this level, one with a fitted desk and both with built in wardrobes, drawer units and wash hand basin. The garden level has a separate entrance lobby under the front steps with a store off. The inner hall has extensive built-in presses and a tiled floor. To the rear of the hall there is a WC and WHB. There is an attractive living room with a marbleised mantlepiece and half panelled walls. The large kitchen, dining, family area is a particular feature with crafted wall and floor presses with an American style fridge/freezer and gas fired Aga with a separate module comprising electric oven and gas hob. An island unit has a stainless-steel sink and half sink. All worktops are polished granite. The kitchen is open to the dining area with double doors to the garden, and to a snug with a coal effect gas fire and windows to the garden. There is a utility room off the kitchen, with built in presses and shelves, a single drainer stainless steel sink and plumbed for washing machine and drier. The kitchen and dining area have a tiled floor with a polished timber floor in the snug. Gas fired central heating is installed with an external boiler house in the garden. The Gross internal area of the house extends to approximately 235 sq. mtrs. (2,530 square feet). To the rear there is an attractive south facing landscaped garden approx. 6 metres x 11 metres The purpose built 2 storey mews has access from the garden and from Dartmouth Lane to the rear. The accommodation in the mews comprises a garage with sliding gate incorporating a pedestrian door, entrance hall to the living area, kitchen/diner with kitchen presses, single drainer stainless steel sink and a 2-ring hob and at first floor level a most attractive reception room with a coal effect gas fire and double bedroom with an ensuite shower, WC and WHB, partly tiled. The mews has independent gas fired heating system and electricity supply. The gross internal area of the mews extends to approximately 56.3 sq. metres (605 sq. ft) including garage.
Rooms
Reception Hall - Drawing Room - Dining Room - Living Room - Kitchen - Family Room - Utility Room - Guest WC - Bathroom - Master Bedroom (Ensuite) - Bedroom (with Ensuite WC & WHB) - Bedroom - Bedroom - MEWS: Kitchen / Dining Room - MEWS: Reception Room - MEWS: Bedroom (Ensuite) -
Features
Spacious family home with a self contained two storey mews with vehicle & pedestrian access from the lane. The house was extensively refurbished and extended in recent years. Gas Fired Central Heating. Separate system in the mews. South facing landscaped garden. Off street car parking within the mews. 15 minute walking distance to St. Stephen's Green. Displaying all original period detailing's synonymous with its period of construction. Established primary and secondary schools in the immediate area. Luas Green line stop (Charlemont) 5 minute walk. Villages of Ranelagh and Donnybrook within walking distance. Title: Freehold Town Planning: All necessary planning approvals and building regulation compliances were obtained for the extension to the house and the construction of the mews which is to be used in conjunction with the main house. (Dublin City Council Ref: 1179/99)
BER Details
BER: Exempt
Directions
Darthmouth Square is located between Ranelagh Road and Leeson Street Upper. Eircode D06 HT93
Viewing Details
Strictly by appointment. Please call 01 6768300 / 6768306. Email: colinsmyth@dvws.ie Face coverings are mandatory for all viewings.