Foggia, 180 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 14, D14TH98

Foggia, 180 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 14, D14TH98

€2,600,000

5 Bed4 Bath262 m²Detached

Price per m²:€9,924
Estimated Stamp Duty:€86,000
Selling Type:By Private Treaty
BER No:118447598

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Gas Aga
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Foggia, 180 Orwell Road is a truly outstanding, distinctive 5-bedroom detached family home well set back from Orwell Road measuring approx. 262 sqm / 2820 sqft approx.. This beautiful family home, built in 1949, has been lovingly extended and maintained by its current owners over their 45-year tenure. Standing on approx. 0.33 acres of beautiful, mature, landscaped south facing gardens, this superb property is ready to welcome a new family. Laid out over two levels offering a wonderful balance of living and bedroom accommodation, it ticks all the boxes for modern-day family living. The well thought out reception rooms allow for a wonderful circular flow between the four rooms while the concealed pocket doors offer the option of more privacy, if desired. The addition of the front extension, which includes a living/dining/kitchen, double bedroom and full shower room, creates a versatile space ideal for a host of uses including ancillary/guest accommodation, family room or work from home space. Upstairs are four double bedrooms (1 en suite) and family bathroom. The gardens are a stunning feature of this house – the jewel in the Foggia crown! To the front is a well-screened, mature front garden with large driveway providing excellent off-street parking for several cars. Dual side passageways lead to the truly beautiful rear garden - it is rare to find such seclusion and privacy so close to town. The large south facing garden enjoys all day sunshine with a sandstone patio, a real suntrap perfect for al fresco dining. The large lawned area is bordered by mature beds boasting an array of colour and interest all year round. A pretty treehouse is the perfect vantage point to enjoy the whole garden. It is the ideal place for all the family to enjoy with plenty of space for entertaining, football, a trampoline and childhood adventures. The location is superb - a wealth of educational, recreational and retail amenities are located close by. The local Luas stop at Windy Arbour is approx. 10 minutes walking distance away, whilst Rathgar village and local shopping on Churchtown Road Upper are also easily accessible. The well renowned Milltown Golf Club is also just around the corner. The property is 15 minutes (approx.) from St. Stephen's Green by Luas and the M50 motorway is very accessible. Terenure, Dartry, Dundrum, not to mention Ranelagh and Rathmines are all close by and are home to some of Dublin’s best junior and senior schools including, but not limited to, Alexandra College, Gonzaga, The High School, Stratford College, Taney and Kildare Place national schools to name but a few - undoubtedly a key factor of consideration for discerning family buyers in choosing a location for a family home. All told, Foggia, 180 Orwell Road is a truly special detached family home on the most magnificent and magical of gardens, enjoying a much sought-after southerly orientation. Presenting in beautiful condition with well-appointed accommodation, offering flexibility in layout and use, this appealing family home is sure to impress a range of discerning buyers. Ground Floor Entrance Porch Veranda-style open porch with sandstone paving, door to: Reception Hallway A welcoming hallway with part vaulted ceiling and 2 Velux windows, cloaks closet, tiled floor, additional storage, centre rose and cornice. Doors to guest w.c. and utility room. Guest WC Tiled floor and wainscot panelling, w.c., wash hand basin, heated towel rail, shelving with recessed lighting and marble countertop, picture window. Worchester gas boiler. Utility Room Fitted units with sink unit, quartz countertop, good storage space, plumbed for washing machine and vented for tumble dryer, extractor fan, 3 long storage presses on right hand side, tiled floor, door to ancillary accommodation. Drawing Room Gracious reception room flows into family room, double doors, cornice, centre rose, handsome limestone fireplace with open fire, two tall windows flanking the fireplace, fitted bookshelves, through to: Family Room Bathed in wonderful southerly sun, tiled floor, two built-in storage cupboards / dressers. Sloped ceiling with recessed lights, wall to wall windows and sliding doors with electric blinds, open to the large patio and stunning gardens. Pocket doors through to: Kitchen / Breakfast Room An extensive range of cream shaker-style wall and floor units with gas Aga, Neff two ring hob, extractor fan, 4 Velux windows, sloped ceiling, fantastic storage, Neff oven and Neff combi oven/microwave, tiled floor, kitchen island with sink unit and InSinKerator, Miéle dishwasher, adjoining breakfast table with hydraulic function linked to island, 4 Velux windows, American style fridge-freezer, pull-out larder presses, sliding doors to rear patio and gardens. Steps to: Dining Room Tiled floor, Gazco gas fire with remote control, with marble fireplace hearth and timber surround, 2 tall windows, coving, recessed lights, doors to hallway and rear lobby. Door to extension, comprising: Lobby Connects with main hallway and has door to side passage. Velux window. Door to inner hall. Inner Hallway Featuring French white oak wide plank flooring, Velux window, fitted utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine and Baxi gas boiler. Door to shower room, and: Kitchen / Living / Dining Room A great room with high ceilings, 2 large Velux windows, fitted gloss wall and floor units with quartz worktop, sink unit, Siemens 4-ring gas hob, Elica extractor fan, Neff dishwasher, Neff electric oven, French white oak wide plank flooring, bespoke fitted storage and shelving, recessed lights, dual aspect, door to: Bedroom 5 Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, recessed lights, door to Shower Room Fully tiled, large step-in shower cubicle with recessed shelving, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, toilet, mirror, electric shaver socket. First Floor Landing With windows bringing in natural light, ceiling coving and recessed lighting, recessed fitted shelving, feature archway. Bedroom 1 Double room with ceiling coving, recessed lighting and window with view over rear garden. Walk in wardrobe With excellent hanging space. En-Suite Tiled floor, wood panelled walls, wall mounted mirror, w.c., wash hand basin, shower cubicle with power shower, fitted shelving with recessed lighting, window overlooking rear garden, recessed lighting and ceiling coving. Bedroom 2 Large double with dual aspect, fitted wardrobes, cornice and recessed lighting. Bedroom 3 Small double room with dual aspect, coving and recessed lighting, fitted wardrobe. Bedroom 4 Double room with fitted wardrobes and dual aspect. Bathroom Enjoying a dual aspect with 3 windows. Tiled floor, wainscot panelling, w.c., wash hand basin, walk in shower cubicle and separate jacuzzi bath. Gardens The front garden is wonderfully mature and landscaped and provides for great off-street parking for at least 4 cars. There is dual side access to the stunning south facing rear garden with large sandstone patio, ideal for outdoor dining beneath the pergola. Fitted storage with bin store. Beautifully manicured lawn bordered by mature beds abundant with shrubs, flowering plants and trees including many fruit trees. Feature archway and path flanked by box hedging, leads to concealed area with shed and storage area. Cleverly constructed tree house.

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School Name	Distance	Pupils
School Name	Our Lady's National School Clonskeagh	Distance	750m	Pupils	204
School Name	St Peters Special School	Distance	950m	Pupils	60
School Name	Zion Parish Primary School	Distance	1.0km	Pupils	97

School Name	Distance	Pupils
School Name	Stratford National School	Distance	1.1km	Pupils	101
School Name	Gaelscoil Na Fuinseoige	Distance	1.3km	Pupils	387
School Name	Good Shepherd National School	Distance	1.3km	Pupils	220
School Name	Rathgar National School	Distance	1.5km	Pupils	93
School Name	St Joseph's Terenure	Distance	1.6km	Pupils	406
School Name	Kildare Place National School	Distance	1.6km	Pupils	193
School Name	Rathfarnham Educate Together	Distance	1.6km	Pupils	208

School Name	Distance	Pupils
School Name	De La Salle College Churchtown	Distance	840m	Pupils	370
School Name	The High School	Distance	880m	Pupils	809
School Name	Alexandra College	Distance	1.0km	Pupils	641

School Name	Distance	Pupils
School Name	Stratford College	Distance	1.1km	Pupils	172
School Name	Goatstown Educate Together Secondary School	Distance	1.3km	Pupils	221
School Name	Gonzaga College Sj	Distance	1.6km	Pupils	572
School Name	Our Lady's Grove Secondary School	Distance	1.7km	Pupils	291
School Name	Gaelcholáiste An Phiarsaigh	Distance	1.7km	Pupils	298
School Name	Presentation Community College	Distance	1.9km	Pupils	459
School Name	Loreto High School, Beaufort	Distance	2.0km	Pupils	651

Type	Distance	Stop	Route	Destination	Provider
Type	Bus	Distance	230m	Stop	Mount Carmel Hospital	Route	14	Destination	Beaumont	Provider	Dublin Bus
Type	Bus	Distance	230m	Stop	Mount Carmel Hospital	Route	14	Destination	Eden Quay	Provider	Dublin Bus
Type	Bus	Distance	240m	Stop	Braemor Park	Route	14	Destination	Dundrum Luas	Provider	Dublin Bus

Type	Distance	Stop	Route	Destination	Provider
Type	Bus	Distance	400m	Stop	Redwood Court	Route	14	Destination	Dundrum Luas	Provider	Dublin Bus
Type	Bus	Distance	420m	Stop	Redwood Court	Route	14	Destination	Eden Quay	Provider	Dublin Bus
Type	Bus	Distance	420m	Stop	Redwood Court	Route	14	Destination	Beaumont	Provider	Dublin Bus
Type	Bus	Distance	430m	Stop	Landscape Road	Route	14	Destination	Beaumont	Provider	Dublin Bus
Type	Bus	Distance	430m	Stop	Landscape Road	Route	14	Destination	Eden Quay	Provider	Dublin Bus
Type	Bus	Distance	470m	Stop	Milltown Drive	Route	14	Destination	Dundrum Luas	Provider	Dublin Bus
Type	Bus	Distance	510m	Stop	Orwell Road	Route	14	Destination	Beaumont	Provider	Dublin Bus