Riversdale House, Riversdale, Butterfield Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14

Sale Agreed Energy Rating5 beds3 baths3336 Sq.ft
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A truly impressive double fronted villa style detached period home dating from c. 1780 and lovingly renovated and refurbished to an exacting standard. Riversdale House provides c. 3,336 sq.ft / c. 309 sqm of elegant, light filled accommodation on c. 0.34 acres of grounds with ample off street parking to front approached through electric gates and boasting a southerly facing garden to the rear. No expense has been spared in carefully restoring, improving and retaining a wealth of period features to include original marble mantelpieces, ornate coving, decorative ceiling cornice and centre roses and original stained glass windows. Internally this wonderful family home, which stands on approximately 0.34 of an acre, enjoys elegant well-proportioned accommodation laid out over two floors. At hall level a welcoming reception hall leads to lounge/TV room, kitchen, breakfast room, interconnecting dining and living room, utility room with the main bathroom on the return. At garden level there are five large double bedrooms (master en-suite with separate dressing room) and main shower room at the garden level return. Located in the heart of Rathfarnham, Riversdale is a well-established residential location due to its proximity to a number of South County Dublin’s best junior and senior schools including Loreto High School Beaufort, Our Lady’s School, Terenure College, St. Patricks & St. Pius X. Riversdale is also located within walking distance of the picturesque Rathfarnham Village and the beautiful setting of Bushy Park. Every conceivable amenity is located within the immediate vicinity including Terenure and Templeogue Villages and the bustling Dundrum Town Centre is only 5km away. There is an abundance of sports and leisure facilities literally on ones doorstep with the Grange Golf Club, Ballyboden St. Enda’s GAA club, Templeogue Tennis Club and Marlay Park close by. The location is also extremely well serviced by public transport links with frequent and dependable bus routes and the LUAS Green line at Dundrum. There is also ease of access to and from the M50.

Accommodation

Hall level Entrance Hall (8.9m X 3m) Granite steps lead to the impressive front door with original stained glass surround and period fanlight. Attractive ceiling cornice, centre rose, dado rail and original wide plank hardwood flooring. Lounge/TV Room (3.9m X 3.8m). Wide plank hardwood floor, original stained glass window with shutters and feature marble fireplace with tile inset. Kitchen (3.9m X 3.9m) Ceiling coving, picture rail and original stained glass window with shutters. Featuring a custom designed painted wood fitted kitchen by Fitzgerald Kitchens, tiled floor, tiled splashback, island with velstone countertop and sink. Appliances include an integrated Matrix dishwasher, Hotpoint American double fridge freezer, Siemens double oven, five ring electric Neff hob with extractor fan over. Leads through to: Breakfast Room (4.1m X 3.9m) Wide plank hardwood floor, ceiling coving, two original stained glass windows with shutters. Utility Room (4.1m X 2.2m). Large utility room fitted with sink & worktop, tiled floor, plumbed for washing machine, large original stained glass window with shutters. Dining Room (5.6m X 4.2m) Wide plank hardwood floor, ceiling cornice, centre rose, picture rail, original stained glass window, period marble fireplace, double French doors leading to balcony and rear garden. Folding panelled doors leading to: Living Room (5.6m X 4.2m) Wide plank hardwood floor, ceiling cornice, centre rose, picture rail, stunning marble fireplace with tile inset, double French doors leading to balcony and rear garden. Bathroom (4.2m X 2.2m). Tiled floor, part tiled walls, Heritage sink, freestanding bathtub, w.c., three original sash windows, recessed lighting. Garden Level Shower Room (2.2m X 1.6m) Contemporary shower room, walk-in shower with rain shower overhead, fully tiled, w.c. & w.h.b., recessed lighting. Master Bedroom (3.7m X 3.4m) Feature fireplace, original picture window overlooking front garden with shutters, carpet, walk-in dressing room (2.4m X 1.7m). En-Suite (2.5m x 1.8m) Fully tiled, w.h.b., w.c., walk-in shower, heated towel rail and recessed lighting. Bedroom 2 (3.7m X 3.6m) Original picture window overlooking front garden with shutters, carpet. Bedroom 3 (4m X 3.7m) Original picture window with shutters, carpet. Inner Hall (4m X 1.9m) Access to rear patio. Leads to Bedroom 4 (4m X 3.7m) Original picture window overlooking rear garden with shutters, carpet. Bedroom 5 / Lounge (4.6m X 4m) Original picture window overlooking rear garden with shutters, carpet, access to garden. Outside To the front, there is generous off-street car parking behind electric gates with low-maintenance mature garden & flower beds. There is also a separate entrance to the garden level off Butterfield Avenue. To the rear is a south facing beautifully landscaped garden mainly set out in lawn with a large paved patio area that is ideal for outdoor dining.

Features

• Very generous accommodation extending to c. 3,336 sq.ft / c. 309 sqm. • On private grounds extending to c. 0.34 acres. • 5 bedroom detached Villa Style period home. • A wealth of stunning period features. • Original stained glass & sash windows. • South facing rear garden. • Ample off street parking behind electric gates. • Gas-fired central heating. • Feature high ceilings • Presented in excellent order and tastefully decorated throughout. • Secluded setting both front and rear • Pre-wired for intruder alarm • Gated pedestrian rear access off Butterfield Ave.

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