1 Kenilworth Square North, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06X8Y1
€1,600,000
- Price per m²:€4,637
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€26,000
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
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Presenting a wonderful opportunity to acquire an impressive 7-bedroom two storey over garden level semi-detached Victorian residence. Enjoying a prime position on this popular residential square, Number 1 Kenilworth Square North offers substantial, versatile accommodation totaling 345 sqm / 3,714 sqft approx. Approached via traditional wrought iron gates, the landscaped front garden with off-street parking and an impressive granite staircase leading to the hall door sets off the handsome aesthetics of this grande Victorian home. Situated just off the picturesque Kenilworth Square and in the same family ownership for almost 50 years, this elegant home retains a wealth of original features to include ornate cornicing, stained glass windows and doors, working shutters, architraving and handsome marble fireplaces. The ceiling heights at hall and first floor level are an impressive height, which add to the light, space and grandeur. Presenting in good order throughout, the light-filled, well-appointed accommodation offers a flexible layout, providing for a great balance of gracious living and generous bedroom space. The accommodation briefly comprises at hall level; a large and welcoming entrance hallway with cloakroom, two equally spacious interconnecting reception rooms, a kitchen, breakfast room and family bathroom on the return. In the upper floors of the house there are 5 bedrooms (Master en-suite) and two studies. At garden level, there is an entrance lobby, kitchen, living room, a utility room, two double bedrooms (one complete with walk in wardrobe), a store room and a bathroom. There is also access to the rear garden. The landscaped private rear garden with rear pedestrian access to Kenilworth Lane is bordered by granite walls. Kenilworth Square is a wonderful mix of fine period family homes and is extremely popular with a wide selection of buyers, particularly those with a growing family in search of a spacious and well located home. This is a superb residential location with an abundance of local and nearby facilities and amenities. It is conveniently located within a gentle stroll of the villages of Rathmines, Rathgar, Terenure and Harold’s Cross and is approx. 3km from St Stephen’s Green and many of Dublin’s principal places of business. Well served by excellent transport links including the 18 and 83 bus routes, the latter of which provides rapid access to the city centre. It is also well served by the coveted local junior and senior schools such as Rathgar Junior School, Rathgar National School, Zion Parish School, Stratford College, Terenure College, St Mary’s College, Alexandra College, St Louis and The High School. There are a host of shops and restaurants within easy reach, including those in local villages and in shopping centres in nearby Dundrum Town Centre and St Stephen’s Green. The Square enjoys many activities including schools’ rugby, cricket, tag rugby and Boy Scouts. Local public parks and playgrounds nearby include Bushy Park, Dodder Linear Park, Harold’s Cross Park and Palmerston Park. Truly a superb location! In summary, 1 Kenilworth Square is a well-appointed, versatile Victorian family home overlooking picturesque Kenilworth Square with large gardens, invaluable off-street parking, in a supremely convenient, well-served location, sure to be of appeal to a wide and discerning audience. Garden Level Entrance Hall 2.92m x 3.04m. with tiled floor. Kitchen 3.22m x 3.04m. tiled floor, partially tiled walls, wall & floor units, window with privacy glass. Living Room 4.69m x 6.47m. two large double glazed sash windows to front, open fireplace with copper hood, coving & centre rose. Utility Room shelving and plumbed for washer dryer. Bedroom 6 5.79m x 4.13m. ceiling coving, sash window to rear, wash hand basin. Bedroom 7 4.10m x 3.04m. sash window to rear, ceiling coving, walk in wardrobe. Hallway with access to rear garden. Bathroom 1.63m x 2.24m. linoleum floor, bath, wash hand basin, WC, window with privacy glass, extractor fan. Hall Level Entrance Hall 3.56m x 3.04m. fan light over door, high ceiling, cornicing, centre rose, stained glass door with fan light to cloaks room, second stained glass door with fan light to inner hall. Inner Hall decorative arch and ceiling coving. Stained glass door to cloaks room. Drawing Room 4.87m x 6.47m. two double glazed sash windows to front with working shutters, marble fireplace with tiled hearth, intricate cornice and ceiling rose. Interconnecting doors to; Dining Room 5.92m x 4.23m. large window to rear, marble fireplace with tiled hearth, intricate cornice and centre rose. Kitchen 4.64m x 2.40m. window to rear, tiled floor & splashback, wall & floor units, electric oven & hob, door to garden via granite steps. Breakfast Room 4.13m x 3.04m. window to rear with working shutters, coving and open fireplace with stone surround. Return landing return with stained glass fan light. Bathroom 3.13m x 2.40m. window with privacy glass, WC, wash hand basin, bidet, bath, corner shower, hot press. attic access to return roof space. Bedroom 2 4.36m x 3.04m. double bedroom with large window to rear. Main Bedroom 5.97m x 3.97m. built in wardrobes, large window to rear with working shutters, ceiling coving. En-Suite tiled floor, wash hand basin, WC, window with privacy glass, shower. Attic access. Bedroom 3 4.81m x 3.97m. double to front with large double glazed sash window with working shutters, ceiling coving and built in wardrobes. Bedroom 4 3.63m x 2.40m. double to front with large double glazed sash window with working shutters, built in wardrobes. First Floor Return Bedroom 5 3.41m x 3.04m. double to rear, wash hand basin, large window overlooking rear garden. Study 3.34m x 3.04m. sash window to front, built in library, ceiling coving and centre rose. Study 2 2.47m x 1.69m. window to side.
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Harold's Cross Etns | Distance | 500m | Pupils | 148 |
| School Name | Rathgar National School | Distance | 640m | Pupils | 94 |
| School Name | St. Louis National School | Distance | 720m | Pupils | 622 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Kildare Place National School | Distance | 750m | Pupils | 191 |
| School Name | St Clare's Primary School | Distance | 750m | Pupils | 181 |
| School Name | Scoil Mológa | Distance | 760m | Pupils | 228 |
| School Name | Harold's Cross National School | Distance | 780m | Pupils | 395 |
| School Name | St Peters Special School | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 62 |
| School Name | Stratford National School | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 90 |
| School Name | Scoil Bhríde | Distance | 1.2km | Pupils | 368 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | St. Louis High School | Distance | 330m | Pupils | 684 |
| School Name | Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School | Distance | 490m | Pupils | 350 |
| School Name | Rathmines College | Distance | 800m | Pupils | 55 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | St. Mary's College C.s.sp., Rathmines | Distance | 990m | Pupils | 498 |
| School Name | Stratford College | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 191 |
| School Name | Presentation Community College | Distance | 1.3km | Pupils | 458 |
| School Name | Pearse College - Colaiste An Phiarsaigh | Distance | 1.5km | Pupils | 84 |
| School Name | The High School | Distance | 1.6km | Pupils | 824 |
| School Name | Clogher Road Community College | Distance | 1.6km | Pupils | 269 |
| School Name | Synge Street Cbs Secondary School | Distance | 1.6km | Pupils | 291 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 20m | Stop | Kenilworth Road | Route | S2 | Destination | Heuston Station | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 20m | Stop | Kenilworth Road | Route | 82 | Destination | Kiltipper Way | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 30m | Stop | Kenilworth Road | Route | 82 | Destination | Sean Moore Rd | Provider | Dublin Bus |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 290m | Stop | Tivoli Avenue | Route | 16 | Destination | Ballinteer | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 300m | Stop | Grosvenor Road | Route | 49n | Destination | Tallaght | Provider | Nitelink, Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 340m | Stop | Grosvenor Road | Route | S2 | Destination | Irishtown | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 350m | Stop | Tivoli Avenue | Route | 16 | Destination | Dublin Airport | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 350m | Stop | Tivoli Avenue | Route | 16 | Destination | O'Connell Street | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 360m | Stop | Kenilworth Park | Route | 82 | Destination | Kiltipper Way | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 360m | Stop | Kenilworth Park | Route | S2 | Destination | Heuston Station | Provider | Dublin Bus |
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