38 Merton Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06HR62

Enjoying a superb location on this lesser travelled leafy road in the heart of Dublin 6, Number 38 Merton Road is a very handsome 4-bedroom family home. In the same ownership since 1987, it has been much loved and enjoyed and has been a very happy family home down through the years. It now comes to the market in search of a new family and offers a wonderful balance of accommodation enhanced by a wealth of its original features, ready for somebody to put their own stamp on. A gravelled driveway, with much sought-after private parking, leads to an arched glass panelled hall door. The entrance lobby, which excludes the outside elements from drifting into the house, leads through to the entrance hall, which is bright and airy - a sense that prevails throughout the house. The interconnecting reception rooms are both elegant in proportions and presentation with matching tall original wood surround fireplaces, a bay window to the front and door leading out to the rear garden. To the rear of the house, the large kitchen / breakfast / living room, complete with gas stove, is a great family space and connects to both the rear garden and the secure covered side passage – providing great shelter and practical storage for bikes etc. Originally a 5-bedroom home, there are now four bedrooms upstairs, the main with a large ensuite, along with a family bathroom. The light-filled attic with large dormer window was converted in 1989 and provides for an additional 42sqm / 452 sqft (approx.) of space, currently in use as a study/den. To the rear of the house there is a fantastic L.33 metre garden. Laid mainly in lawn, it is bordered by beds stocked with a colourful array of shrubs, plants and trees. This is a real haven of privacy and seclusion and is an ideal place for children to play, al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining. It also offers excellent scope for the main footprint of the house to be extended should your needs require (subject to relevant planning permission). The location and convenience of this home cannot be overstated: a quiet road with a true neighbourhood feel and superbly positioned just a short stroll from Cowper Luas. It is located approximately 3km from both St. Stephen’s Green and Dundrum Town Centre. Both Ranelagh and Rathmines are nearby with local shopping at Dunville Avenue and Upper Rathmines Road within a short walk. Ranelagh and Rathmines offer superb shopping and a choice of popular restaurants and bars, boutique shopping and specialist delicatessens. Some excellent sports facilities close by include Milltown Golf Club, Brookfield Tennis Club, Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club, David Lloyd Riverview and Leinster Cricket Club. For families, some of Dublin’s best schools are within a short walking distance including junior schools such as Scoil Bhríde, Lios na nÓg, Sandford National, Kildare Place and Rathgar Junior school. Senior schools also within walking distance include Alexandra College, Gonzaga College, Sandford Park, Muckross Park and St Mary’s College to name a few. Local amenities include Palmerston Park, Belgrave Square, and the Dodder Walk. Discerning buyers looking for a great quality family home in a sought-after, quiet, yet convenient neighbourhood need look no further! Entrance Porch Tiled floor, hall door with stained glass inset and surround Hallway Welcoming hallway with coving, frieze and picture rail, stained timber floorboards, under stairs storage, intercom for front door. Guest WC WC, wash hand basin, feature stained glass sash window, tiled floor and part tiled walls. Drawing Room Gracious reception room with bay window, coving, frieze, picture rail, stained timber floorboards, handsome fireplace with mahogany mantle, tiled inset and gas fire, folding doors to: Dining Room Another fine reception room with centre rose, coving, frieze, and picture rail, handsome fireplace with matching mahogany mantle, tiled inset and gas fire, timber floorboards, door to rear garden and door to kitchen. Kitchen / Family Room Hand-painted Shaker-style cream wall and floor units with De Dietrich induction hob, De Dietrich deep fat fryer, sink unit, De Dietrich twin oven, integrated Neff dishwasher, plumbed for washing machine, extractor fan, maple flooring, brick fireplace with gas stove, part panelled wall with cupboards, door to enclosed side passage. French door to rear garden, large Velux window. Enjoys a dual aspect. Upstairs First Floor Return Bedroom 1 Large single to front, picture rail. First Floor Landing Feature stained glass window, coving. Bathroom wc, wash hand basin, corner jacuzzi bath with shower attachment, step-in shower cubicle with tiled surround, part-tiled wall, tiled floor, Vortice extractor fan, stained glass sash window. Bedroom 2 Bright double to rear with coving and picture rail, tall window overlooking rear garden. Bedroom 3 Large double to rear with stained timber floorboards, fitted wardrobes, coving, picture rail, open fireplace with mahogany surround and tiled inset, lovely views over rear garden. Bedroom 4 Principal bedroom to front with large bay window, coving, picture rail, polished timber floorboards, door to: Ensuite Step-in shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin unit, fitted wardrobes, coving and picture rail, door to landing. Originally bedroom 5. Attic / Second Floor Stairs to attic floor, 2 stained glass windows on gable, door to: Attic Space 42 sqm / 452 sqft approx. Flooded with light through 6 Velux windows and large dormer window with lovely rooftop views, eaves storage, shelving, timber floorboards, exposed brick wall dividing a study area and games room area. Electric heater, intercom to front door, door to: WC WC, wash hand basin, Velux window and access to eaves storage. Front Garden A walled, gated front garden provides off-street parking for 2 cars. Well-stocked with a wide selection of mature shrubs and trees providing year-round colour and screening. The garage (L.4.83m x W.2.71m) is accessed from the front driveway and offers potential to convert should your needs require (subject to planning permission). A gated side passageway offers access to the kitchen/family room and leads to the rear garden. Rear Garden A gardener’s and child’s delight! Measuring an impressive L.33m / L.108ft approx. this large, manicured garden is incredibly mature and private. Well-planted with a large lawn, it is home to a superb array of matures trees, shrubs and seasonal flowers. A selection of trees found in the gardens include: Liquid Amber, Amelanchier, Myrtus, Prunus cerasifera nigra, Silver Birch and Acer. Whilst the wide selection of shrubs includes: Philadelphus, Viburnum, Camelias, Hebe, Mexican Orange Blossom, Strobilanthes and Eupatorium.