83 Kenilworth Square East, Rathgar, Dublin 6, D06AE71

83 Kenilworth Square East is a magnificent 6-bedroom two-storey over garden level Victorian residence with light-filled, well-appointed and versatile accommodation throughout which enjoys pleasant views over Kenilworth Square. Dating from 1864, no.83 was built as the home of Frederick Stokes, chairman of Rathmines Township Board. An elegant and gracious home set on the east side of the Square, demonstrating some truly unique and spectacular plasterwork, period detail and extends to an impressive 294 sqm / 3,165 sq. ft approx. The home enjoys an excellent location near Rathgar village, Rathmines town centre and Harold’s Cross, close to all amenities and within walking distance of well-regarded junior and senior schools. Number 83, with its generous room proportions and floor to ceiling heights, retains many original features to include, handsome fireplaces, ornate cornicing and plasterwork, intricate ceiling roses, sash windows with working shutters and a most impressive, pillared porch. The garden level is currently divided from the main house as a separate apartment with own door access giving the new owners the opportunity to reinstate the interconnecting staircase between hall and garden level if desired. Arranged over three floors, the accommodation within is both versatile and well-appointed. A gracious flight of granite steps leads to the pillared porch and hall level accommodation, which comprises an elegant reception hallway with interconnecting drawing room complemented by a large bay window, dining room, study, utility room and a kitchen with a door leading to steps down to the private rear garden. The first-floor return comprises a family bathroom and arched picture window. The first floor boasts four double bedrooms, the principal of which is located to the front, enjoying elevated views over the green playing fields of Kenilworth Square as well as an ensuite shower room. At garden level the accommodation comprises an entrance hall, inner hall, kitchen, living room, study, two bedrooms, one with a door to the rear garden. The garden level also benefits from own-door access to the front garden. Superbly located in a neighbourhood with a wonderful sense of community, the villages of Rathgar, Terenure, Rathmines and Harold’s Cross are all within a gentle stroll, with the city centre 2km away. Well served by coveted local junior and senior schools such as Rathgar Junior School, Rathgar National School, Zion Parish School, St. Louis, Stratford College, Terenure College, St Mary’s College, Sandford Park, Gonzaga College, Alexandra College, 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. Local public parks and playgrounds nearby include Bushy Park, Dodder Linear Park, Harold’s Cross Park and Palmerston Park. Tennis is available in Rathgar Tennis Club, Brookfield Tennis Club and Ashbrook Tennis Club, hockey at Rathgar Hockey Club, Our Lady’s Hockey Club and Old Alex Hockey Club and rugby clubs include St Mary’s and Terenure College. Cricket and Association Football are a short stroll to Leinster Cricket Club in Rathmines and CYM in Terenure. Golfing enthusiasts are well catered for nearby in Castle Golf Club, Milltown Golf Club and Grange Golf Club. Local gyms include David Lloyd and Dartry Health Club. Hall Level Approached via a gentle flight of granite steps Open porch With ornate porticos Entrance Hallway Welcoming hallway with arched picture window with working shutters, intricate layered cornicing, internal fan light Drawing Room Gracious reception room with bay window with working shutters, handsome marble mantlepiece with cast iron inset and open fire, intricate cornicing, picture rail, beautiful feature ceiling rose. 3.59m ceiling height. Folding double doors to: Formal Dining Room A second gracious reception room with ornate cornice work, large ceiling rose, picture rail, matching marble mantlepiece with decorative cast iron inset and grate, large 6 pane window with working shutters offering lovely views over the private, mature rear garden Study / Home Office Ideal home office / study, large picture window overlooking the porch and square. Beautiful cornice work, picture rail and dado rail Kitchen Shaker style wall and floor units with sink unit, Neff oven and hob, plumbed for dishwasher, ceiling cornice, loft hatch and storage, door to rear steps and garden Hall Return Storage cupboard Utility Room Sink unit, plumbed for washing machine, tall window First Floor Return Landing Large arched sash window Bathroom Cast iron bath with tiled surround, WC, wash hand basin, door to steps to rear garden First Floor Ceiling height 3.67m Landing Intricate layered cornicing, large shelved hot-press Bedroom 1 Generous bright double room to the front with bay window, feature cast iron fireplace, ornate cornicing, centre rose, picture rail, door to: Bathroom en-suite Tiled floor and partly tiled walls, WC, wash hand basin, bath with shower attachment, large sash window part opaque glass. Ceiling cornice Bedroom 2 Very generous double room to rear with large 6 pane window with working shutters, feature cast iron open fireplace, cornice and picture rail Bedroom 3 Double to rear, small wardrobe, 2 sash windows, cornice and picture rail, attic hatch Bedroom 4 Good single / small double room to the front with coving, picture rail and tall sash window Garden Level Currently comprising a self-contained 2/3-bedroom apartment Entrance hall Radiator, laminate floor, storage Inner Hall Laminate floor, ceiling coving, arch doors to: Kitchen / Dining Tiled floor, window, wall and floor units Living Room Laminate floor, feature fireplace, bay window to front with working shutters, ceiling coving Bedroom 1 Laminate floor, window to rear, feature fireplace Study/Bedroom 3 Laminate floor, ceiling coving Bathroom Tiled floor, bath, WC, wash hand basin, window with privacy glass Bedroom 2 Built-in wardrobe, laminate floor, door to rear garden, wash hand basin