Description
A handsome two-storey over garden level Victorian residence, beautifully curated and interior designed, situated on the southwest side of Leeson Park, one of Dublin's premier residential avenues, within walking distance of the capital's retail, entertainment and business centres.
Leeson Park is a wide, tree-lined avenue south of the Grand Canal, developed in the mid-1800s with gracious red-brick homes. No. 26 is approximately 25 minutes' walk from Grafton Street, 17 minutes from St Stephen's Green and the National Concert Hall, and close to Trinity College and Grand Canal Square. The vibrant village of Ranelagh, with its shops, restaurants and LUAS, is just 10 minutes away. The area is well served by schools and public transport, with Dublin Airport circa 25 minutes by car.
No. 26 is a stylish semi-detached residence dating from c.1850, retaining elegant Victorian features including generous reception rooms, ornate plasterwork and fine fireplaces. The house has been refurbished to exacting standards under the guidance of Hilda Cullivan of Henry J Lyons, creating a seamless blend of period charm and modern family living.
A gravelled forecourt with wrought iron gates leads to granite steps and an ornate entrance. The light-filled hall, with decorative cornicing and ceiling roses, sets a welcoming tone. To the right, the formal dining room features a marble fireplace and polished pitch pine floors, which extend through double doors to the drawing room overlooking the south-west facing rear garden.
To the left is a guest cloakroom. At return level, a double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite is located to the rear. Upstairs, there are four further double bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite to the rear with garden views, and two bedrooms to the front.
At garden level, a spacious hall leads to a comfortable sitting room and adjoining family room, both with open fireplaces. These rooms connect to a bespoke English-style kitchen and dining area, opening into a bright sun lounge with French doors to the landscaped rear garden.
The kitchen is fitted with Gaggenau appliances, a six-plate gas AGA, marble worktops, extensive cabinetry and a large island. The dining area accommodates eight and benefits from excellent natural light via a skylight and sun lounge. A utility room, guest cloakroom, comms room, storage and side access complete this level.
The interiors are thoughtfully designed with soft pastel tones and subtle patterns, creating an elegant and understated family home of exceptional quality.
Location
Exceptionally well located, having all of Ranelagh's many amenities nearby. No 26 Leeson Park is within easy walking distance of both the City Centre and the villages of Ranelagh, Donnybrook and Ballsbridge with their array of fashionable shops, boutiques and restaurants. A wide range of recreational facilities are nearby such as Herbert Park with its 32 acres of grounds with extensive range of amenities that include bowling greens, football pitches, tennis courts and café. Also close by are the Aviva Stadium, the RDS Showgrounds and Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club.
There is an excellent choice of schools and third level colleges on hand to include Sandford Park School, Michael's College, St.Conleths's College, Loreto College St. Stephen's Green, Muckross College, Teresian Primary & Secondary School, UCD and Trinity College Dublin. The location benefits from many of the city's top restaurants and hotels. The LUAS at Ranelagh and Charlemont are within a short walk providing ease of access to the city centre and south to Dundrum Town Centre and beyond. Dublin International Airport is within easy access via the Port Tunnel. Accommodation
Entrance Level - -
Attractive railed granite steps lead to pillared entrance porch with fan lightMagnificent HallExceptional embellished cornicing and centre roseArch to inner hallImpressive feature staircasePitched pine floor
Formal Dining Room - -
Exceptional embellished cornicing and centre rosesMarble fireplace with brass and iron fire grateBespoke shelving either side of fireplacePitch Pine floor
Interconnecting to -
Drawing Room - Exceptional embellished cornicing and centre rosesBrass dimmer lightsBespoke shelving either side of fireplacePitch pine floor
Guest Cloakroom - -
Beautiful hand painted walls by renowned Christopher MoorePitch Pine floorWhite bathroom Sanitan sjiteBespoke hanging storage
Ground floor - -
Downstairs hallPolished stone floorFrench doors to courtyard
Utility/Boot Room - -
Access to gardenPlumbed for washer machine and dryerHeated towel rails, extensive storageTiled Stone floor
Family Room - -
Limestone fireplace stone surroundGas firePitch Pine flooringBespoke built-in shelving either side of fireplace
Sitting Room - -
Matching Limestone fireplace stone surroundGas firePitch Pine flooringBespoke built-in shelving either side of fireplace
Kitchen Breakfast Room - -
Informal diningPitch Pine flooring to breakfast roomTiled floor to kitchenHand crafted cream kitchen units providing an abundance of storage, complimented by an island unit.Cooking and catering for family gatherings can be prepared on the four door six ring gas AGAGaggenau appliances to include Expresso machine, wine cooler, fridge freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher, overlooking rear gardenPolished granite worktops. Tiled floorSkylight to breakfast roomFrench doors to gardenSide door to garden
Primary Bedroom with ensuite - -
Extensive built in wardrobes with excellent storageFireplace with gas fireSteps to bathroomPolished floorArched window with storage which overlooks the hall with recess lightsExtensive marble finish vanity unitsStep in shower with Samuel Heath rain shower, shelving unitFree standing bath by Burlington London accessoriesBuilt in TV, Sanitan WC, Access to atticRecess lighting, Bespoke shelving
Bedroom 2 - -
Built in wardrobeFireplace with gas fire
Bedroom 3 - -
Built in wardrobe
Bedroom 4 with ensuite - -
Built in wardrobe with vanity unitWhite Sanitan bathroom suite, step in shower, vanity basin, wc,Heated towel railPolished tiled floor
Bedroom 5 with ensuite - -
Wall SconcesBespoke walk-in wardrobeAccess to bathroom, with step in shower, vanity basin, wc,Heated towel railPolished tiled floor
Family Bathroom - -
Beautifully hand painted feature walls and ceiling by renowned Christopher MooreWhite Sanitan bathroom suiteSeparate step in shower with rain shower, curved glazed shower doorHeated towel rail
Features
- Exceptional Victorian residence extending to approx. 389 sq.m / 4188 sq. ft
- Beautifully appointed and curated family home
- Impressive period detail with embellished cornicing and central ceiling roses
- Beautifully proportioned reception rooms with marble fireplaces
- Five luxurious bedrooms, three with wonderful en-suite bathrooms.
- Five reception rooms
- Bespoke English style kitchen and Hamptons style breakfast room with French doors to garden
- Beautiful painted walls by renowned artist Christopher Moore to bathrooms and cloak rooms
- Southwest facing rear garden designed by landscape architect David Koning
- Superb location with walking distance to Ranelagh, Ballsbridge Village, St Stephens Green and Dublin city center
- Restored in 2007 to exacting standards
- Surround sound
- Brass and chrome ironmongery throughout
- Recess lighting
- Secure off-street parking behind electric controlled gates
- GFCH
- BER Exempt
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