29 Villiers Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06X9C7

Welcome to 29 Villiers Road - a very handsome end of terrace red brick Edwardian home of immense charm and space. One of only five on this attractive terrace, known as Rose Villas, Number 29 offers deceptively spacious accommodation of 244 sqm / 2,622 sqft (approx.) comprising of an impressive 4 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, all of which are ensconced in many original and contemporary features. Presenting in move-in condition, Number 29 has been in the same ownership for almost 35 years. During that time, this inviting family home has been much enjoyed, having been cleverly extended, modernised and refurbished. It was extended to the rear (1997/98) and the second floor was constructed in 2014 and comprises of principal bedroom with ensuite and drying room. The light-filled accommodation provides a superb balance of living and bedroom space, complemented by beautiful landscaped gardens, which are both formal and modern in design. Retaining many original features throughout to include internal doors, handsome Edwardian fireplaces with Art Deco tiled insets, plasterwork incorporating coving, centre roses and picture rails. A striking unique feature throughout this home is the hand-blown stained-glass windows by Alan Tomlin, a renowned stained glass artist with designs inspired by the work of Frank Lloyd Wright. The well-appointed ground floor comprises of a spacious hallway, which leads to two classical interconnecting reception rooms, very generous in size. The drawing room features a wonderful bay window offering lovely views over the front garden. French doors lead from the sitting room to the elegant rear garden, which accommodates both formal and modern design with space for play, al fresco dining and relaxing. A cosy study is perfect as a home office. To the rear of the house is an impressive, spacious light filled open plan kitchen and dining room opening to the large, private limestone patio and garden with access to the side laneway. A guest wc completes the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs, there are 5 bedrooms over 2 levels (3 doubles - 1 ensuite, and 2 singles) a bathroom and a separate shower room. The main suite, situated on the second floor, comprises of a large double bedroom with a dormer window overlooking the rear garden and roof tops of the surrounding streets. A well-appointed shower room serves this principal bedroom. Furthermore, there is great under-eaves storage and a separate drying room at this level. The private walled rear garden features a formal section with box hedging and paving, a large limestone patio with a well laid out barbeque area and a lawn bordered by raised beds with mature shrubs. A garden shed with electricity is a great bonus. The traditional front garden is laid out in lawn with neat hedging. The location is terrific – a quiet, sought-after road with a real neighbourhood and community feel, situated off both Highfield Road and Vernon Grove. Villiers Road is so close to the vibrant villages of Rathgar, Terenure, Rathmines and Ranelagh all of which provide a great choice of cafés, restaurants and general retail outlets. The superb range of local shopping at Upper Rathmines Road is a real bonus – a mere 200m away and all your shopping needs are catered for. The area is very well served with good bus routes and the Luas at Cowper is a short walk away. Another huge plus of this sought-after area is the wide variety of primary and secondary schools closeby including, Rathgar National and Junior school, Kildare Place, Alexandra College, St. Mary’s, St. Louis’s and Gonzaga. Furthermore the area is well served by direct bus routes to UCD and Trinity College. Palmerston Park is only a few minutes away as is Dodder Park. Sports clubs nearby include Brookfield Tennis Club, Iconic Health Club Dartry and Milltown Golf Club to name but a few. Discerning buyers seeking a wonderful family home in a vibrant neighbourhood community with all amenities within walking distance need look no further – Number 29 Villiers Road awaits you. Porch Open porch veranda-style Entrance Hallway Original hall door with hand-blown stained glass by Alan Tomlin, original polished timber floorboards with mat well, original ceiling rose and plasterwork. Understairs storage with 3-zone condensing gas boiler, burglar alarm controls. Panic button at hall door. Drawing Room Elegant reception room to the front with bay window and picture window overlooking front garden. Original door, polished timber floorboards, ceiling rose and plasterwork including coving and picture rail, feature handsome period fireplace with Edwardian timber surround and tiled inset and hearth, flanked on both sides by bespoke joinery incorporating display shelving and storage. Pocket double doors through to: Sitting room Another generous reception room, located to the rear, featuring a bay with Marvin French door to rear garden and patio. Original door, polished timber floorboards, ceiling rose and coving with picture rail, handsome marble period mantlepiece with slate and brass surround and hearth, restored by Belle Cheminee. Study/Home Office An ideal ‘snug’ with original door, polished timber floorboards, coving, and picture rail. Original Edwardian fireplace with original Art Deco tiles and brass hood. Wall-mounted office desk and tall picture window overlooking the rear patio and garden. Rear Hallway Polished timber floorboards, cloaks and shelved closet. Guest WC W.C., wash hand basin, storage, tiled floor, small picture window Kitchen Large array of Siematic wall and floor units with stone countertop, sink with mixer tap, integrated Bosch dishwasher and washing machine, Gaggenau electric and gas hob and extractor fan with stainless steel splashback, V-ZUG Combair steam oven, V-ZUG combi microwave & oven, Siemens under-counter freezer, larder fridge. Tiled floor, three picture windows. Vaulted ceiling with stained glass feature by Alan Tomlin. Cupboard housing condensing gas boiler, which provides heating for the ground floor only. Through to: Dining area Spacious area with bay window overlooking the formal side garden, tiled floor, fitted shelving, Marvin French doors to rear garden. Will comfortably seat a large gathering. Enjoys a dual aspect. First Floor Large L-shaped landing with feature original fireplace, dual aspect with two windows, one featuring stained glass by Alan Tomlin, fitted bookshelves, coving and 2 centre roses, and Velux window above stairs to second floor. Bedroom 1 Double bedroom to front with bay window, original door, polished timber floorboards, coving, picture rail and centre rose. Original cast iron fireplace with tiled surround with replica Art Deco tiles, solid wood wardrobes and shelving. Burglar alarm panic button. Bedroom 2 A bright double room to the rear with original door, polished timber floorboards, ceiling rose, coving and picture rail. Original fireplace with painted mantlepiece, fitted wardrobes and shelving, large window, recessed lighting. Bedroom 3 Single bedroom overlooking rear garden. Original door, polished timber floorboards, ceiling rose, coving and picture rail. Original fireplace with hand-painted mantlepiece, large picture window, fitted wardrobe and dressing table, radiator cover, recessed lights. Bedroom 4 Single room to front with original door, polished timber floorboards, coving, picture rail. Recessed lighting, fitted wardrobes, desk, shelving and drawers. Shower Room Tiled floor, part tiled walls, shower cubicle with Grohe rainwater shower. Underfloor heating. Duravit WC & wash hand basin on vanity unit, large mirror, heated towel rail /radiator and mirrored wall cabinet, recessed light and stained-glass window by Alan Tomlin. Vent-Axia extractor fan. Family Bathroom Natural stone floor with underfloor heating, part tiled walls, Duravit-Starck bath with screen and Grohe rainwater shower with hand attachment, Duravit-Starck WC and wash hand basin on vanity unit, heated towel rail/radiator, mirrored cabinet, small window, Velux window with remote-control, recessed lights, Vent-Axia extractor fan, hot press with high insulation 300-litre water tank. Original door. Second Floor – constructed in 2014 Principal Bedroom / Bedroom 5 Spacious, light-filled room with large dormer window with copper external finish. Fire-resistant door, reclaimed French Oak flooring from Wilson’s Yard with underfloor fire-resistant layer, wall to wall Sliderobes, under eaves storage, recessed lights, burglar alarm controls in wardrobe, burglar alarm panic button. Kingspan warm board insulation in dormer roof and gable walls with foam insulation in eaves. Ensuite Shower Room Fully tiled with shower cubicle with Hansgrohe rainwater shower head and hand attachment, Duravit WC & wash hand basin on drawer unit, heated towel rail / radiator, recessed shelving, Vent-Axia extractor fan. Drying Room Velux window with remote-controlled function and rain sensor closing, Vortice humidistat fan, radiator and door to 2 x large water tanks. Outside Manicured front garden is bordered by wrought-iron railings with tall hedging. The lawn is bordered by mature shrubs and flowering plants providing year-round colour. A pathway leads to the veranda-style porch. A timber-framed bin store is positioned near the front pedestrian gate. On-street permit parking with permits for 2 cars. The cut-stone and red-bricked walled rear garden enjoys a south-easterly aspect and is both formal and contemporary in design. The formal area is located off the sitting room with parterre hedging, paving and mature planting, enjoying great privacy. A large sunny patio area with Mayo limestone paving is an ideal barbeque spot. There is pedestrian side access to the laneway from here. The lawned area is bordered by raised flower beds and a raised patio with Barna Shed (with power sockets, shelving, drawers and worktop). There is a fuel storage bunker and security lights.