D06 X611 5 beds6 baths520 m2
| Beds | 5 beds |
| Price | Sold |
| Property Type | Semi-Detached House |
| Size | 520 meters2 |
| Energy Rating | BER-Exempt |
| Refreshed on | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Eircode | D06 X611 |
| Group Name | Sherry FitzGerald Ballsbridge |
| Sales License Number | 002183 |
Description
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire one of Leeson Parks finest residences. Extending to an expansive 520 sq. m./5,600 sq. ft. (approx.) No. 32 is one of only six of these exceptionally spacious and stunningly elegant period residences, situated on the sunny side of Leeson Park, close to its intersection with Dartmouth Road and directly opposite the attractive stone building of Christchurch Leeson Park. Extensively refurbished in 2008 to exacting standards, by Merrion Contracting, under the watchful eye of renowned architects Cody partnership, the property has retained its original 520 sq. m./5,600 sq. ft. (approx.) footprint. Formerly, the Residence of the Hungarian Ambassador, the property combines a wonderful balance of wonderfully elegant and bright reception and bedroom accommodation, which has retained all its period majesty, yet has been brought right up to date with a host of modern conveniences, including modern kitchen/breakfast room, 4 ensuite bathrooms, underfloor heating at garden level to name but a few. Leeson Park is widely regarded, to be one of Dublin's most convenient residential roads, which is not surprising considering most of the city's principal amenities are within a pleasant stroll. Just some of these amenities include an excellent selection of café's, boutiques, restaurants, gastro pubs and specialty shops in Ranelagh and on Leeson Street. Also within walking distance are the excellent recreational amenities of Herbert Park, Ranelagh Park, Dartmouth Square, Merrion Square and St. Stephen's Green. The property also benefits from the Luas and numerous bus routes being within easy reach. Leeson Park also benefits from having an excellent choice of Primary schools, such as Kildare Place, Sandford Parish and St. Mary's National Schools close by, as well as some of the city's premier secondary schools including Sandford Park, Gonzaga College, St. Conleth's, Muckross Park, Loreto College and C.U.S. to name but a few. The National Concert Hall, History Museum, Art Gallery and the Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts are also within a pleasant stroll, as is Grafton Street, Dublin's premier shopping street. Being the home of many fashion labels, boutiques, Brown Thomas department store and the iconic Bewley's café. The excellent recreational amenities of Fitzwilliam Tennis Club is located around the corner. OUTSIDE: To the front is a good-sized railed garden, providing car parking behind electronic security gates. A pedestrian door leads to a wide side entrance and the very attractively landscaped and private back garden, which is laid out in lawn, surrounded by very well-stocked flower beds and a row of cleverly positioned Silver Birch trees. To take full advantage of the back garden's wonderfully sunny south/west orientation, there is a large, paved patio accessed directly from the house, which is ideal for al fresco dining, as well as a feature patio positioned in the centre of the lawn, which would be ideal for lazy summer lunches.
Accommodation
HALL LEVEL: - Gracious entrance hallway: - with originaal wooden floors, exquisite ceiling coving, centre rose, feature archway and sash window. Guest W.C.: - with w.c., wash hand basin, sash window and cloaks storage. Archway into inner hallway with ceiling coving. Drawing Room: - stunning reception room to the front of the house, with large bay window enjoing a wonderful out Dining Room: - wonderful reception room with feature marble surround fireplace, decorative cornicing, centre rose and bay window overlooking the rear garden. Butler's Pantry: - range of wall and floor storage units, shelving, sink unit and integrated fridge. Study/Library: - with picture rail, ornate ceiling cornicing, centre rose, sash window overlooking the rear garden. Original marble surround fireplace with decorative tiled insert and slate hearth, fitted shelving units. Hall Return: - large landing ideal as quiet reading area and door opening out to steps leading down to rear garden. FIRST FLOOR RETURN: - Spacious landing: - with sash window, with decorative stained glass overlooking the rear garden. Storage/cloaks store. FIRST FLOOR: - Large Landing: - with storage cupboard, ceiling coving, recessed lighting and feature archway. Main Bedroom: - exceptionally large bedroom with ceiling coving and large bay window overlooking Christchurch. Original marble mantelpiece with coal effect gas fire, surround tiled inset and slate hearth. Excellent fitted wardrobe. Ensuite: - large ensuite with tiled floor, twin wash hand basins set in storage vanity unit and wall mounted mirror, large bath, walk-in double shower cubicle with rain shower. Bedroom 2: - large double bedroom with ceiling coving, fitted wardrobes and large sash window overlooking rear garden. Bedroom 3: - large double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, sash window, shutters, ceiling coving, overlooking rear garden. Ensuite: - tiled floor with walk-in shower cubicle with overhead rain shower, heated towel rail, wc, wash hand basin with vanity unit, sash window and shutters. Bedroom 4: - double bedroom with ceiling coving, fitted wardrobes, recessed lighting. Ensuite: - tiled floor, wc, wash hand basin, with mosaic tiled splashback, heated towel rail, mosaic tiled shower cubicle with overhead rain shower, sash window and shutters. TOP RETURN: - Landing: - with ceiling coving. Family Bathroom: - tiled floor with wc, wash hand basin with mosaic tiled detail, fully tiled bath unit with mosaic tiled surround and overhead rain shower, heated towel rail, two sash windows overlooking rear garden. GARDEN LEVEL: - Hallway: - with white tiled floor, understairs storage and glazed door to rear garden. Guest W.C.: - with wash hand basin set in vanity unit, w.c., tiled floor. Kitchen/Breakfast Room: - with extensive range of high gloss floor units, integrated fridge, Miele coffee machine and microwave, island units with additional matching floor units, Neff 6 ring gas range, dining area with glazed patio doors to rear and door to Impressive Utility/Laundry: - with matching tiled floor, excellent range of storage press, Miele washing machine and dryer, freezer and door to side passage. Boiler Room: - under granite steps. Living Room (Front): - magnificent family room with large bay window with window seat. Wall hung display unit with fitted drawers, illuminated display units in alcove and gas fire. Sliding glazed door from hall to - Wine Cellar: - with full height Miele wine cooler and extensive wine rack and shelving. Guest Bedroom 5: - large double to rear with built-in wardrobes, glazed patio doors to rear and door to Shower Room Ensuite: - this spacious shower room has a fully tiled step-in shower, w.c. and large timber vanity unit with excellent storage, oval shaped wash hand basin and shelved unit.
Features
BER Details
Exempt
Negotiator
Simon Ensor
Date created: May 1, 2024
