8 Rathdown Drive, Terenure, Dublin 6w, D6WRC90
€1,150,000
- Price per m²:€6,764
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€13,000
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
- BER No:119278323
- Energy Performance:344.75 kWh/m2/yr
About 8 Rathdown Drive, Dublin 6w
Highlights
- Substantial four-bedroom semi-detached family home (170 sq.m. approx. including garage and covered side passage)
- Highly sought-after and well-established residential location in Terenure
- Impressive 99ft. approx. south/ east-facing rear garden
- Fully walled rear garden offering excellent privacy and security
- Garage providing additional storage or conversion (subject to planning permission)
Description
DNG are proud to present 8 Rathdown Drive to the open market. Representing a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial four-bedroom semi-detached family home in one of Terenure’s most sought-after and well-established residential areas. Properties of this calibre, with such exceptional potential, seldom come to the market, making this a truly special offering for discerning purchasers seeking to create a bespoke family home in a prime Dublin location. Occupying an impressive site, the property is further enhanced by a magnificent 99ft. approx. south/east facing rear garden, an increasingly rare and highly desirable feature. Fully walled for privacy and seclusion, this expansive outdoor space provides endless possibilities for extension (subject to planning permission), landscaping, and outdoor living. The property also benefits from a garage and covered side access, offering both practicality and convenience, while the generous proportions make it ideal for families and those who enjoy entertaining. To the front, the property is complemented by off-street parking, adding to its overall appeal. Internally, the accommodation is well laid out with a natural flow throughout. While in need of modernisation and upgrading, the home offers a solid structure and well-proportioned rooms that provide an excellent foundation for transformation. Of particular note is the interconnecting layout between the living/dining room and a separate family room, accessed via internal doors, creating a versatile and open feel that is perfectly suited to modern family living and entertaining alike. This adaptable configuration allows for both formal and informal spaces, catering to a variety of lifestyles. The property offers the perfect balance of space, location, and potential, inviting its next owner to reimagine and refurbish to their own taste and exacting standards. With the right vision, No. 8 can be transformed into a truly exceptional residence that combines classic proportions with contemporary design. Combining a prestigious address, exceptional outdoor space, and immense scope for enhancement, 8 Rathdown Drive is undoubtedly a “trophy” home in waiting. An outstanding opportunity to create a forever home in one of Dublin’s most desirable and family-friendly neighbourhoods. Early viewings come highly recommended. Entrance Hall 4.84m x 2.46m. Bright and spacious with ceiling coving Guest wc 1.67m x 0.75m. whb, wc Kitchen 3.54m x 4.17m. Eye and base level storage, Zanussi fridge freezer, whb, tiled splashback, access to side passage leading to garage and rear garden Dining Room 4.26m x 3.66m. Carpeted, feature fireplace with tiled insert, coving, interconnecting doors Family Room 3.65m x 7.60m. Carpeted, dual aspect, skylights, overlooking rear garden Living Room 4.11m x 3.96m. Good sized room leading to family room Garage 4.83m x 2.71m. Access to the front and rear garden Covered Walkway Landing 4.40m x 2.41m. Spacious and bright with attic access Bedroom 1 4.35m x 3.71m. Double, built in storage, overlooking green to front, carpeted, feature fireplace, with tiled insert Bedroom 2 4.33m x 3.71m. Double room, built in storage, carpeted, overlooking rear garden Bedroom 3 2.66m x 2.41m. Single room, overlooking rear garden, carpeted Bedroom 4 2.67m x 2.41. Good sized room, carpeted, overlooking front green Bathroom 2.50m x 1.61m. Tiled, whb, shower heated towel radiator WC 1.00m x 1.61m. wc
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
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| School Name | Presentation Primary School | Distance | 600m | Pupils | 418 |
| School Name | St Joseph's Terenure | Distance | 730m | Pupils | 379 |
| School Name | St Pius X Girls National School | Distance | 1.0km | Pupils | 544 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | St Pius X Boys National School | Distance | 1.0km | Pupils | 509 |
| School Name | Zion Parish Primary School | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 97 |
| School Name | Stratford National School | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 90 |
| School Name | St Mary's Boys National School | Distance | 1.3km | Pupils | 388 |
| School Name | Harold's Cross National School | Distance | 1.4km | Pupils | 395 |
| School Name | Scoil Mológa | Distance | 1.4km | Pupils | 228 |
| School Name | Rathgar National School | Distance | 1.4km | Pupils | 94 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Terenure College | Distance | 480m | Pupils | 798 |
| School Name | Presentation Community College | Distance | 660m | Pupils | 458 |
| School Name | Our Lady's School | Distance | 700m | Pupils | 798 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | The High School | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 824 |
| School Name | Stratford College | Distance | 1.2km | Pupils | 191 |
| School Name | Templeogue College | Distance | 1.4km | Pupils | 660 |
| School Name | Loreto High School, Beaufort | Distance | 1.5km | Pupils | 645 |
| School Name | Gaelcholáiste An Phiarsaigh | Distance | 1.6km | Pupils | 304 |
| School Name | Rosary College | Distance | 1.9km | Pupils | 225 |
| School Name | De La Salle College Churchtown | Distance | 2.0km | Pupils | 417 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 40m | Stop | Lakelands Park | Route | 65b | Destination | Citywest | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 70m | Stop | Lakelands Park | Route | 65 | Destination | Poolbeg St | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 70m | Stop | Lakelands Park | Route | 15 | Destination | Clongriffin | Provider | Dublin Bus |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 210m | Stop | Terenure College | Route | 65 | Destination | Poolbeg St | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 210m | Stop | Terenure College | Route | 65b | Destination | Poolbeg St | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 240m | Stop | Rathdown Park | Route | 65b | Destination | Citywest | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 240m | Stop | Terenure College | Route | 15 | Destination | Ballycullen Road | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 310m | Stop | Rathdown Park | Route | 15 | Destination | Clongriffin | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 310m | Stop | Rathdown Park | Route | 65 | Destination | Poolbeg St | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 460m | Stop | Westbourne Road | Route | 74 | Destination | Eden Quay | Provider | Dublin Bus |
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BER Details
BER No: 119278323
Energy Performance Indicator: 344.75 kWh/m2/yr
Ad performance
- Date listed07/04/2026
- Views5,936
- Potential views if upgraded to an Advantage Ad9,676
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