Description
Presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a unique home on sought-after Cowper Road. Number 69 is a truly impressive, light-filled three-storey, five-bedroom semi-detached Victorian family home, which offers generous accommodation of 267 sqm / 2877 sqft approx. (to include the attic floor).
One of only two of its kind and this one distinct with a pretty box bay window, it is nicely positioned on the sunny southerly side of this sought-after, tree-lined road, in this unparalleled location. Its plum-coloured hall door, large box bay window and private, well-planted front garden offer a small snapshot of what is to be found through the keyhole.
Purchased in 2006 by the current owners, it has been fully refurbished, modernised and cleverly extended, resulting in an incredibly inviting, stylish, comfortable and energy-efficient family home where the wonderful balance of day-to-day living space and generous bedroom space will be hard to match, let alone beat. Retaining many original features from classical coving, cornicing and centre pieces to handsome marble mantlepieces and enjoying 3m high ceilings in part, Number 69 has been reimagined and repurposed by the current owners, who have a keen eye for design and detail. Ideal for growing, and grown families, the accommodation within is flexible and at every turn and level it impresses. The ground floor comprises entrance hallway with guest w.c., interconnecting drawing and family rooms, inner courtyard with a sizeable Olive tree taking pride of place. The open plan kitchen/breakfast/dining room, designed by award winning architect Pierre Long of Lawrence and Long, is bathed in natural light and is undoubtedly the heart of this home. With fully retractable windows on either side, it offers a fantastic social space, which communicates with both the inner courtyard and sunny rear patio and garden. New underfloor heating was laid in the kitchen/hallway and utility area in 2024. A panelled utility room is secreted away off the hallway. The first floor comprises a sizeable home office on the return, with an elegant double bedroom and drawing room on the first floor, the latter of which has been claimed by the current owners' grown children as their 'chill room'. On the second floor return there is a beautifully appointed family bathroom. The principal suite on the second floor was originally two bedrooms and now comprises a generous bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and stylish ensuite shower room. A small double bedroom is also located on this floor. A clever attic conversion was undertaken in 2016 and can serve a multitude of uses. It offers panoramic views of Dublin 6 rooftops and the Dublin mountains and could provide a great hideaway spot! All sash windows throughout the house have been replaced with double-glazed hardwood sash windows (by Kells Windows).
The rear garden is a pretty, enchanting oasis and taking full advantage of the property's southerly orientation, it features a large patio/dining area and separate lawn and patio seating area, all bordered by the original cut-stone granite walls with mature trees, plants and shrubs to include a weeping blue atlas cedar, ivy, olive tree and cherry blossom. A Gabriel Ash greenhouse, made of terracotta brick and red cedar, serves as a lovely backdrop to the cosy patio seating area. There is additional storage at the rear of this garden. There is also valuable pedestrian access to the rear vehicular laneway.
Situated in an area of unparalleled convenience - local shopping is only a few minutes' walk away on Upper Rathmines Road with Lawlor's butchers, Fothergill's bakery and coffee shop, Connolly's traditional fishmongers and Fresh and Wild specialty grocery store amongst others located there. The LUAS is a 5-minute walk away at the end of Cowper Road. Dartry Health Club, Palmerston Park and Rathgar village not to mention Ranelagh's and Rathmines' main thoroughfares are also within walking distance. A number of primary and secondary schools are also within easy walking distance, including but not limited to, Kildare Place, Scoil Bhríde, Rathgar Junior School, St Mary's College, Alexandra College, Gonzaga College etc.
All in all, Number 69 Cowper Road is a beautiful family home offering a wealth of comfortable and luxurious living and bedroom space, enhanced by a sunny rear garden in a truly fantastic location. Accommodation
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hallway -
Ceiling cornice, centre rose, dado rail, arch, wide plank French oak floor, original balustrade and staircase, alarm panel, under stair storage, cloak closet.
Drawing Room -
Gracious reception room with 3m high ceiling and tall box bay window, handsome open marble fireplace, coving, centre rose, oak herringbone floor, fitted bookshelves, folding doors through to
Family Room -
A second bright reception room, again with 3m high ceiling in use as a family room with matching fireplace with solid fuel Morso stove, coving, centre rose, oak herringbone floor, wall to wall media unit with shelving, French doors to inner courtyard and second French door to rear hall. Philip Jefferies felted wall covering.
Rear Hall -
Porcelain tiled floor with new underfloor heating, wall to wall windows overlooking the inner courtyard.
Guest W.C -
Porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating, wc, bespoke wash hand basin on custom-made Wasi Sabi walnut shelf, Philip Jefferies Manilla hemp wall covering
Utility Room -
Panelled walls, tiled floor, plumbed for washing machine and tumble dryer, good coat and boot storage
Understairs Storage -
Coat storage and separate storage for sports equipment etc
Kitchen / Dining / Breakfast Room -
The heart of this beautiful home a light-filled social space, enjoying a sunny southerly orientation. Porcelain tiled floor with underfloor heating, folding glass hardwood American oak doors open to the inner courtyard as does a single door. The suntrap rear patio and gardens are also accessed by folding glass hardwood doors.
Dining Area -
Enjoying a 3.5m ceiling height with clerestory windows, this space comfortably seats 10-12 for dining. Folding doors to rear patio and garden.
Inner Courtyard -
Travertine tiled patio, centred Olive tree, pebble border, access to a gated side passage, outdoor tap
First Floor Return -
Home Office / Bedroom 1 -
Currently in use as a home office. Part glazed double door, wide plank timber floor, recessed lighting, sash window, vertical window, coving.
First Floor -
Bedroom 2 -
Large double room to the rear with painted fireplace, coving, centrepiece and sash window.
Living Room / Bedroom 3 -
Use as you will - currently in use as a living room but could be used as a generous double bedroom. Featuring two large sash windows, coving, dado rail, two centrepieces, wide plank timber floor, marble mantlepiece with open fireplace with brick and stone surround, which is flanked by built-in shelving.
Second Floor Return -
Family Bathroom -
Laufen WC, wash hand basin, Villeroy and Boch bath with mixer tap, shower cubicle with wall mounted shower head and recessed shelf, mirrored hot press, heated towel rail, recessed lights, wide plank timber floor, enjoys a dual aspect with two-part opaque sash windows.
Second Floor: -
Understairs storage and stairs to attic floor.
Principal Bedroom (4) -
A large double room to the rear, sash window with views of the Dublin mountains, coving, archway to dressing area with large range of floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes, Casamance wallcovering throughout, recessed lights, through to:
Ensuite Shower Room -
Wide plank timber floor, sash window with plantation shutters, large walk-in shower cubicle, Geberit WC, twin wash hand basin on vanity unit, large mirror, heated towel rail.
Bedroom 5 -
A double room to the front with sash window, fitted wardrobe, coving.
Top Floor -
Landing with Velux window.
Attic Room -
A clever conversion with picture window offering panoramic views over the Dublin mountains, eaves storage, recessed lighting, built-in desk with storage and shelving.
Front Garden -
Situated on the sunny southerly side of Cowper Road, the front garden enjoys great privacy. Featuring traditional wrought iron railings with a pedestrian gate, cobblelock courtyard with a sandstone pathway, bordered by mature trees, shrubs, hedging and bamboo. Gated side access leads to the inner courtyard.
Rear Garden -
The rear garden is a very mature, considered space, designed with a family and entertaining in mind. Enjoying a much sought-after sunny southerly aspect, it measures L.14.3m x W.7.2m (approx.). Directly off the kitchen/breakfast/dining room is a large Travertine patio, partly covered by a cleverly designed overhang. There is a BBQ area with preparation station to one side and electric sockets. Bordered by the original cut-stone granite walls with slatted fencing adding additional privacy, a neat lawn sits aside a herringbone terracotta tiled patio, which is a wonderful suntrap. A Gabriel Ash greenhouse acts as a backdrop to the patio seating area. Featuring a great selection of mature trees, ferns, shrubs and flowering plants to include a weeping blue atlas cedar, Olive tree, ivy and cherry blossom. There is additional storage at the rear of this garden. There is also valuable pedestrian access to the rear vehicular laneway.
Features
- Beautiful family home in wonderful condition with south-facing rear garden
- BER C3
- Kitchen/Breakfast/Dining Room extension designed by award-winning Architect Pierre Long of Lawrence and Long
- Underfloor heating on ground floor
- GFCH 5 zones
- Double-glazed Kells windows throughout
- Alarm
- Open fireplace
- Morso stove
- Wooden flooring from the Hardwood Flooring Company
- Farrow & Ball and Paint & Library paint colours feature throughout
- Poggenpohl oak floor units in the kitchen
- Superbly convenient location close to local shopping on Upper Rathmines Road
- Cowper Luas is a 5-minute stroll away
- Excellent local junior and senior schools in the area
BER Details
BER: C3
BER No: 117586297
Energy Performance Indicator: 216.46 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
D06W6P8 
