9 Ailesbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

€7,500,000

Beds	5 beds
Price	€7,500,000
Property Type	House
Size	484 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-Exempt
Refreshed on	Feb 28, 2025
Eircode	D04 K8F8
Group Name	Colliers
Sales License Number	001223

Description

Ailesbury Road is located in the heart of prime Ballsbridge, a wide leafy tree lined avenue where many embassies and diplomatic residence historically are located. No. 9 Ailesbury Road which enjoys a leafy setting in Dublin 4’s embassy belt with the convenience of being within walking distance of Dublin’s central business district and St. Stephen’s Green. This exceptional home is located on the enviable southern side of Ailesbury Road close to the Merrion Road intersection and is widely considered as one of Dublin’s premier residential roads. This wonderful 1860’s Victorian family residence extends to approx. 483 sq.m (5209 sq ft) and is a superb example of classic Victorian architecture. Built by Alderman Meade, whose designs are characterised by the circular granite pillars at the entrance gate and the red brick and granite with uniform flight of granite steps leading to the front door. As one enters through a recessed porch entrance, with iconic columns supporting stone mullioned arch with ornate keystone carved with boar’s head one sees straight through to the garden by way of an impressive welcome day room with a feature iroko framed picture window which overlooks the garden. No 9 is a particularly handsome three bay, two storey in red stock brick and granite over garden level period redbrick residence of elegant proportions, which has been extended and refurbished to exacting standards under the guidance of conservation architect Max O'Flaherty of Aughey O'Flaherty. It is evident as soon you enter No 9, this family home exudes character, with exceptional period features, smart contemporary modern style living, with wonderful proportions and impressive period features including the high ceilings, beautiful embellished ornate cornice work and large, impressive centre roses. At first floor level there are three very splendid grand reception rooms with original decorative cornicing, centre roses, and hard wood oak parquet floor. There are sliding double doors between the two principal rooms, both with feature white marble fireplaces, and three tall sash windows overlook Ailesbury Road. A very wide arch with a new architrave opens into a third reception room at the back of the house, with a tall bay window looking over the rear garden towards the playing fields of St Michael’s College secondary school The downstairs garden level has been transformed into large contemporary space with an exceptional slim line bespoke designed kitchen, with central island, including extensive Miele appliances to include a 5-gas ring hob, and wine cooler. The kitchen living room and study running from the front to the back of the home is extraordinary and functional and is a standout feature. There is a very long low oak desk and workspace which was designed with children in mind, a very clever design and seamlessly blends into the use of space. Floor to ceiling oak cabinets line a wall behind the desk. At the other end are five pairs of glazed custom-made concertina doors which flawlessly fold back to open onto the south facing landscaped garden and terrace which benefits from a lit roof overhang for outside dining and entertainment. Off the hall is a great size sitting room with French windows which open to the garden and a lovely original fireplace. A large double bedroom with a full bathroom en-suite, a separate bathroom, utility room, boot room with access to the front of the house and plant room complete the accommodation at ground floor level. On the first – floor return there is guest cloak room / study with access to the day room which is also accessed at the hall door level. On the second floor there are 4 double bedrooms, two of which are en-suite. The primary bedroom with floor to ceiling fitted oak wardrobes and has a very large bathroom with two sinks set in a very wide washstand and free-standing oval bath and an original feature fireplace. The luxurious interiors throughout this very impressive home are designed with crisp clean lines which are intrinsic to the stunning contemporary architecture throughout this most imposing family home. The gravelled driveway is approached via electronic security gates which lead to the lantern lit front garden providing generous off-street parking for 6 cars and has the capability of EV charging points. The rear garden has raised flower borders and manicured lawn and benefits from all day sunshine due its southerly aspect. The rear garden also come with built in storage, two outside taps, double electrical socket and comes with the benefit of a pedestrian side access.

Features

• A very special restored Victorian home • Wonderful example of classic Victorian architecture • Exceptional restored period residence with incredible contemporary architecture flair by conservation architect Max O’Flaherty Architect of Aughey O'Flaherty • Exuding character, embellished with decorative mouldings • Original panelled internal doors, ornate and feature decorative open marble fireplaces • Working shutters • Three bay two storey over garden level extending to approx. 483 sq.m (5209 sq ft) • Three beautiful proportioned interconnecting reception rooms • 6 reception rooms • 5 bedrooms, 5 bath, three bedrooms with large bathroom en-suites and guest wc • Extensive kitchen units with slim line integrated electrical Miele appliances and wine cooler • Large utility, plant room and boot cloakroom • Extensive storage • Large guest bathroom and powder room • Utility, boot room, utility and plant room • New Viessmann gas boiler installed • Grundfos home boost pump • Underfloor and radiator central heating • Lutron lighting to reception areas and kitchen dining and breakfast room • Monitored security Alarm • Outside lighting, outside taps, outside electrical socket • Side access to rear garden • Security alarm, CCTV • Electric wrought iron gates

Directions

Coming from Ballsbridge Village turn right onto Ailesbury Road and No 9 is located on your left hand side denoted by the Colliers Sign Board Coming from Donnybrook turn left at Donnybrook Church continue straight onto Ailesbury Road. Continue along Ailesbury Road travel down past the intersection with Shewsbury Road, The property is located on your right hand side as you are appoaching the Merrion Road.

Viewing Details

To arrange a private viewing please contact Catherine on 01 6333764 or email catherine.oconnor@colliers.com

Description

Features

Directions

Viewing Details

To arrange a private viewing please contact Catherine on 01 6333764 or email catherine.oconnor@colliers.com