Argyle and The Lodge, 4 Ballybride Manor, Rathmichael, Dublin 18

€2,750,000

Beds	5 beds
Price	€2,750,000
Property Type	Detached House
Size	480 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-B3
Refreshed on	Oct 1, 2024
Eircode	D18NY80
Group Name	DNG Bray
Sales License Number	004017

Description

DNG is very proud to present Argyle and The Lodge, 4 Ballybride Manor to the market. This stunning property comprises a superb five-bed detached double fronted house and a separate lodge, totalling 480sq.m (5,167sq. ft) approx. of architecturally designed, exceptionally spacious and easy flowing living accommodation. Securely positioned behind wrought iron electric gates on almost an acre of truly delightful and very private landscaped gardens, in this exclusive enclave of Rathmichael. The property offers everything needed for luxurious and contemporary modern living. In addition to the spacious living accommodation of the main house c.380sq.m (4,090sq. ft), Argyle has an additional self-contained lodge that extends to c.100sq.m (1,076sq. ft), and could be used to host guests in comfort, or as separate accommodation for an au pair. The house underwent a complete refurbishment in 2009, resulting in a very impressive and well-designed light filled family home with very high-spec finishes. The property further boasts an impressive B3 BER. The property is entered through solid double folding timber doors. A welcoming reception hallway, with attractive marble tiled floor, bespoke solid walnut doors and architraves and solid antique French oak floors, also has a newly commissioned walnut staircase. The guest WC off the hallway has part-tiled walls and tiled floor. A study/home office overlooks the front garden with built in storage and a delightful drawing room with dual aspect windows and a beautiful antique marble fireplace overlooks the rear garden. The extremely generous living room at the rear of the property has a wall of glass and double folding French doors opening to the sunny west facing rear garden. Sliding Rimadesio smoked glazed doors open into the bespoke Porter and Jones top of the range kitchen with Timmy Dunleavy inspired natural stone worktops and solid walnut breakfast bar. Attractive marble tiled floor. The appliances are Viking, Miele, and Fischer & Paykel, enhancing and optimising the cooking experience. Double folding French doors open out to an Indian sandstone patio complete with remote control awning making this a haven for dining al fresco. A well-stocked laundry (also with attractive marble tiled floor), cloakroom and guest facilities conclude the accommodation at this level. It is worth nothing that the floors in the study, drawing room and living room are 8 inch wide antique french oak floor boards which were salvaged from a monastery in southern France . Moving up to the first floor, there is an exquisite, very generous main bedroom suite with dual aspect windows, elevated fireplace with gas fire, luxurious en suite bathroom and a fantastic fully fitted walk-in dressing room. Two large double bedrooms, one with a separate sitting room, share a Jack & Jill shower room. The entire of the top floor of the property is dedicated to a very large bedroom complete with vaulted ceiling, excellent wardrobe space, an ensuite shower room and further designated storage. To the side of the main house is a detached lodge comprising of an open plan living/dining/kitchen area, and stairs leading up to a large double bedroom with vaulted ceiling and a shower room with marble tiles. Presented in superb decorative order throughout, it offers spacious, flexible, and independent living accommodation for a family member, an au-pair or carer or indeed any guests visiting. The lodge boasts a private patio and garden with artificial grass and an electric awning. There is also a large garage. A particular feature of this stunning family home are the impressive professionally designed, landscaped, mature gardens. To the front wrought iron electric gates open into a gravelled roundabout that provides secure parking for many cars. The luminated front garden offers immense privacy as it is surrounded by trees, a selection of specimen plants, mature planting, and herbaceous borders. The rear garden is particularly impressive. Directly to the rear of the house and mews are two patio areas both with remote control awnings. Next is a Japanese Zen Garden with water feature rockery, bridge over to a patio area with a varied selection of trees and planting. Garden arches lead onto an extensive lawn which is an extremely safe environment for children to run and play to their hearts content. To the side a pergola and raised flower beds has a gravelled path that also accesses the large lawn. The garden and grounds extend to almost one acre. As you stroll through the grounds you can appreciate all of the wonderful design features that were incorporated into the house and gardens to make this house a very, very special home. Personal inspection of this impressive family home is a must to appreciate this beautifully laid out development, the light filled interiors, the spacious reception rooms and bedrooms and the magnificent gardens. Argyle and The Lodge is simply waiting for its new owners to arrive and settle in. Features of note: • 5 Bedroom detached home with individual design and layout • Accommodation of c.480sq m (5,167sq ft) • Truly delightful private gardens of approx. 1 acre • Self-contained detached Lodge accommodation • Refurbished in 2009 and boasting a B3 energy rating • Double Glazed windows • Wonderfully mature gardens of almost one acre • Superb privacy throughout the gardens • Security alarm system accessible from your smart phone • Internal CCTV monitored system • Wrought-iron electronic gates • State-of-the-art digital security system • A surround sound Bose system extends throughout the house and also the garden (ideal for entertaining) and is compatable with Spotify/Alexa • Fibre broadband • Highly regarded development of similarly sized detached homes • Leafy suburb of south county Dublin • A wide array of sporting, leisure and recreation amenities including horse riding and golf • An excellent selection of primary & secondary schools easily accessible: Rathmichael NS St. Gerards John Scottus Blackrock College St. Andrew's College St. Michael's College Wesley College St. Columba's College • Highly convenient location close to a number of villages • 4.1km to the Luas station at Brides Glen • 5.7km to Cornelscourt shopping centre • 12km to Dundrum Shopping Centre

Accommodation

Porch Entrance - With Granite paving that leads to the entrance hallway Entrance Hall - 4.25m x 5.05m With double folding doors opening in, natural stone tiled floor, understairs storage, digital security alarm panel, mood lighting, recessed lighting, speaker, ceiling coving, underfloor heating controls, enclosed fuse board and understairs cloak hanging area with further storage Guest W.C - With wall mounted w.c., semi-pedestal wash hand basin, fitted mirror over, lighting over that, recessed lighting, extractor fan, part tiled walls and tiled floor Front Office/Study - 4.35m x 2.95m With ceiling coving, solid wide plank hardwood floor, recessed lighting, built in book shelving and storage cupboard units, one housing a television, speakers in the ceiling, wall vent, sliding sash windows, dual aspect, one to front, one to side with roller blinds and solid walnut doors with matching architraves Drawing Room - 4.35m x 6.9m With double folding solid doors opening in, matching solid wide plank timber floor, recessed lighting, speakers in the ceiling, ceiling coving, dual aspect windows to the side, windows overlooking the rockery to the rear facing west, very fine period marble fireplace with brass and slate inset, slate hearth and gas coal effect fire and mood lighting Living Room - 4.85m x 8.9m With walnut doors opening in, ceiling coving, recessed lighting, solid timber wide plank floor, sliding sash windows overlooking the rear, elevated glazed timber effect gas fire with remote control, double folding double glazed Frenchdoors opening out to the stunning rear garden and sliding darkened glass Crittal style double sliding doors opening to the Kitchen/Dining room Kitchen/Dining Room - 5m x 3.25m + 6.05m x 3.55m Sliding sash window looking front, built in Porter & Jones handmade Italian kitchen, recessed lighting, speakers set into the ceiling, natural stone tiled floor, large butcher block laminated timber worktop, breakfast bar with natural stone worktop with drawers set in, wine cooler, Fisher & Paykel fridge & freezer American style, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, Viking Professional cooker stainless steel with four ring gas hob, double ovens under, Elica extractor over, television set into wall, pull out bin, secondary integrated Miele dishwasher, Blanco stainless steel sink unit set into the worktop, Viking Professional warming plate and combi steam convection oven, Miele integrated microwave, Miele integrated coffee maker, vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, speakers, two large Velux skylights letting lovely south and westerly sun in, sliding sash window overlooking the front with further stainless steel wash hand basin set into the worktop, and double glazed French doors open out to the rear Indian sandstone patio and door leading into the Utility Room Utility Room - 6.05m x 2.25m With natural stone tiled floor, vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, speakers set into the ceiling, single drainer single bowl stainless steel wash hand basin set into worktop, Miele washing machine, two Miele tumble dryers, Miele integrated freezer, excellent storage provisions and wardrobes with pedestrian door opening out to the side Upstairs - Via a handmade bespoke staircase First Floor Landing - With walnut floor, recessed lighting, feature sliding sash window giving great light into this area and door to stairs leading up to the top of the property Main Suite - 4.35m x 6.85m With recessed lighting, speakers set into the ceiling, dual aspect windows, sliding sash looking side, twin sliding sash looking over the rear enjoying the fabulous garden vista, solid maple floor, elevated gas fire, brushed chrome sockets and switches and door to the En Suite Bathroom En Suite Bathroom - 2.8m x 4.1m With fully tiled walls and floor, step in tiled Zucchetti power shower with monsoon head and auxiliary hose and oversized tray, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with frosted glazed top, cupboards and drawers under, fitted mirrored medicine cabinet over, oval Victoria Albert bath with auxiliary hose, tall chrome heated towel rail, sliding sash window overlooking the front, shelved alcove, underfloor heating, shaving socket and light Walk In Dressing Room - 4.25m x 3.9m With bespoke wardrobes ceiling to floor, solid walnut floor, recessed lighting, sliding sash window overlooking the rear, tall fitted mirror, matching centre island with drawers either side, and display cupboards over Inner Lobby - Through arch off the landing with double folding doors to excellent shelved linen cupboard, and further understairs storage Bedroom 2 with Sitting Room - 3.45m x 6.75m With solid walnut floor, this beautiful bedroom boasts a delightful sitting area via an arched opening, built in timber sliderobes, recessed lighting, speakers in the ceiling, sliding sash windows facing front, brushed chrome sockets and switches and door to Jack & Jill En Suite Jack & Jill En Suite - 2.1m x 2.25m with fully tiled walls and floor, Duravit wash hand basin set into storage unit with cupboard under, chrome heated towel rail, mirrored fronted medicine cabinet, step in tiled Zucchetti power shower with monsoon head, auxiliary hose and oversized tray, wall mounted w.c., recessed lighting, speakers in the ceiling, underfloor heating and mirrored panelled doors with door to Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 - 3.9m x 4.35m With solid walnut floor, excellent range of built in wardrobes with chest of drawers in the centre, provision for television above, twin sliding sash windows overlooking the stunning rear garden, recessed lighting and speakers in the ceiling SECOND FLOOR: - Bedroom 4 - 7.63m x 10.5m With large open bedroom area with built in wardrobes, further eave storage with censor lighting and houses the large water cylinder with timer, sliding sash window overlooks the front, hatch to attic, recessed lighting, speaker set into the ceiling, and door to En Suite Shower Room En Suite Shower Room - With underfloor heating, wall mounted w.c., Velux skylight, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with drawer under, matching illuminated mirror over, part tiled walls, fully tiled floor, step in tiled Zucchetti power shower with monsoon head, auxiliary hose and oversized tray, extractor fan and chrome heated towel rail Comms Storage - Housing the CCTV SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENT: - Sitting Room - 7.1m x 3.35m With solid oak floor, digital security alarm panel, recessed lighting, double glazed double folding French doors opening out to the suntrap patio and artificial grass, understairs storage and tall heated radiator Kitchen - 3.75m x 2.7m With tiled floor, high gloss white kitchen fully integrated and has an island unit, single drainer single bowl stainless steel sink unit, Neff fitted oven, integrated Neff microwave, integrated Whirlpool washing machine, integrated Electrolux fridge/freezer, integrated Bosch dishwasher, recessed lighting, four ring electric Neff hob with Falmec stainless steel extractor over, recessed lighting and speakers in the ceiling Upstairs Landing - With Velux skylight and recessed lighting Bedroom - 4.35m x 6.85m With vaulted ceiling, dual aspect sliding sash double glazed windows, tongue & groove solid timber floor, recessed lighting, built in sliderobes and matching chest of drawers Shower Room - 2.5m x 3.3m With marble tiled walls and floor, Duravit wall mounted w.c., Duravit wash hand basin set into vanity unit with drawers under, mosaic shelf with mirror over, tall chrome heated towel rail, step in tiled Sifial power shower with monsoon head, auxiliary hose and oversized tray, mood LED lighting and surface area Outside - To the front wrought iron electric gates open into a gravelled roundabout that provides secure parking for many cars. The luminated front offers immense privacy as it is surrounded by trees, a selection of specimen plants, mature planting and herbaceous borders. The rear garden is particularly impressive. Directly to the rear of the house and mews are two patio areas both with remote control awnings. Next is a Japanese Zen garden with water feature rockery, bridge over to a patio area with a varied selection of trees and planting. A garden arch opens into an extensive lawn which is an extremely safe environment for children to kick balls and play games to their hearts content. To the side a pergola and raised flower beds has a gravelled path that also accesses the large lawn. The garden and grounds extend to just under one acre.

BER Details

BER: B3 BER No: 115158560 Energy Performance Indicator: 147.04 kWh/m²/yr

Negotiator

Suzanne Hawe

Description

Accommodation

BER Details

BER: B3 BER No: 115158560 Energy Performance Indicator: 147.04 kWh/m²/yr

Negotiator

Suzanne Hawe