Whitechurch Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16

Stunning Riverwood Lodge is a large new luxury 4/5 bedroom detached residence c. 317 sq.m (c. 3,412 sq.ft ) in a prime South Dublin location, in a private mature woodland setting on the bank of the River Glin, with c. 0.356 acre grounds that include hard and soft landscaping. Accommodation: Ground Floor Entrance hall, Livingroom, Kitchen. Living/Dining room, Pantry/Wine room, Laundry/Utility room, Boot room, Plant room, Bathroom and a study /fifth bedroom First Floor 4 double bedrooms all with ensuites and two with walk in wardrobes, home office/store and roof terrace off the primary bedroom A World Apart Riverwood Lodge and its mature gardens are dedicated to the art of living, everything, both inside and out contribute to an idyllic living environment. Here the Litchford team has dedicated their attention to creating a tranquil home at peace with its uniquely enchanted setting. It is a focused exercise in minimalist design, natural materials, calming comfort, quality craftsmanship, sustainability and above all a heightened relationship between inside and out. Riverwood Lodge benefits from a superb South Dublin location with the city centre and the M50 easily accessible, from here, residents can enjoy easy access to all the amenities that Dublin has to offer. The Grange Golf Club is just across the road over the wall which in turn is next to the amenity rich Marlay Park offering over 300 acres of premium outdoor recreation space. The Slang River Greenway to Dundrum and the Wicklow Way both begin in Marlay Park, the latter is the gateway from Dublin to the 127 km hiking route through the Wicklow Mountains. Riverwood Lodge is an architectural gem, a perfect blend of architecture and nature, which contribute to this home of outstanding design and quality in a truly exceptional setting for family life. Welcome to a world apart, at Riverwood Lodge. Approached from Whitechurch Road, flanked by its high walls and tall trees, you enter Riverwood Lodge by crossing over the River Glin. Living at Riverwood Lodge presupposes a lifestyle of exceptional comfort in a place conducive to relaxing, refreshing and recharging, in a home of outstanding quality surrounded by a wide selection of premium amenities. While elegance defies definition, the Litchford Team has arrived at a consensus; It is an ideal of good taste, natural materials, based in symmetry, proportion and beauty of form and function, it is informed by both classical and contemporary elements and Riverwood Lodge is a veritable masterclass in the subject that delivers an architectural masterpiece inseparable from its surroundings. The hand of the craftsman is everywhere in the exquisite interiors where the ground floor 3 metre ceilings and tall 2.4 metre internal doors give expression to the finely finished light filled rooms where large windows frame the verdant views. Every detail at Riverwood Lodge delivers contemporary quality and sleek elegance. From the energy efficient A Rated heating provided by a Samsung heatpump to the exceptional windows and external doors that offer market leading thermal efficiency, it's all part of a specification that delivers reassuring quality that is designed to stand the test of time. At ground level superb spaces flow to provide for easy family living, while upstairs four large bedrooms provide each resident with uncompromised comfort and each with their own quality private space and all with exemplary ensuites. The primary bedroom also has a large balcony/roof terrace. An Amenity Rich Setting Riverwood Lodge is within walking distance to the cafes and leisure amenities of Marlay Park, passing the local convenience store on the way, while there are restaurants, shops, boutiques and salons at Rathfarnham Village and both Nutgrove Shopping Centre and Dundrum Town Centre are near by. There are splendid local schools including; primary school at Whitechurch National School, and St Columba's College, one of Ireland's most exclusive secondary schools a few minutes away, while there are many excellent secondary schools locally including Loreto High School, Beaufort for girls and Coliste anna for boys. Taking Whitechurch Road south from Riverwood Lodge and left onto College Road, one can access the rear of Marlay Park that opens to the world of amenities within. Here walks and cycle paths link to the front gates and onward via the Slang River Greenway to The Dundrum Centre, creating an excellent circuit for walking or cycling. Here too is the start / end point for The Wicklow Way, Dublin's favourite hiking route that stretches for 127 km deep into the Wicklow Mountains where exceptional scenery awaits in the "Garden County". The Three Rock Hotel is also located near by and is well known for its excellent traditional fare. Progressing a little further up Kilmashogue Lane are forest walks and ancient passage tomb, while turn onto Kellystown Road for Kellystown Equestrian Centre and Ticknock Mountain Biking Trails. Riverwood Lodge enjoys easy access to a world of amenities on the door step, it's a veritable playground for all ages. SPECIFICATION Entrance: 3 metre high covered entry, lit and detailed in attractive Pigmento Brown Zinc. Contemporary perfectly detailed door by Carlson with adjacent fixed panel window. Entrance Hall: Bright 3 - 6 metre height entrance hall. Featuring an exquisite custom, fully glazed disappearing pocket door leading into the Kitchen/dining/living room Stairs: Artfully designed stairs featuring a fully glazed wall on the half landing and expertly engineered glass balustrades at top of the stairs and overlooking the double height atrium featuring a stylish contemporary Bon Tempi pendant light. Internal Doors: All custom made 2.4 metre high doors painted in Winter Wren, a rich brown with a mid taupe undertone. Fitted with contemporary stylish soft action ironmongery in a Nickle finish. Kitchen: State of the art Italian Pedini kitchen by McAuley Kitchens. Matt vinyl and dark wood grain finish Silestone Quartz worktop in Ethereal Haze. Sleek "Edge" sink. Quooker Tap in Brushed Steel. List of fitted Appliances: Siemens Appliances: Single Oven Combi Microwave Oven Downdraft integrated in 80cm Hob Integrated Dishwasher Tall Integrated Fridge in kitchen Tall integrated freezer in wine room Evoline Flip socket on Island Walk in Pantry/Wine Room: Pedini wine room & walk in pantry designed by Mc Auley Kitchens In a dark wood veneer finish with Keyla 20mm Dekton worktops and lit mirrored back splash Complete with the Caple two zone wine cooler Living/Dining Room Stunning 2.8 metre custom Pedini fitted media wall unit, in a dark wood finish with Keyla 20mm dekton top and slatted Pedini wood and Kelya Dekton wall panel with discrete ambience lighting. Laundry/Utility Room: Matt vinyl units in Cashmere with 20mm Blanco Quartz top and sink Tall unit with sockets for charging Dyson! Convenient Clothes drying rail over sink. Complete with Bosch free standing washing machine and tumble dryer Bootroom: Matt Vinyl built in Unit by McAuleys in a Cashmere Finish with 4 door hinged storage and 40mm oak laminate seating area with coat hooks above Downstairs Bathroom: Full bathroom with walk in shower with an ambient lit recessed shelf and extensive under lit mirror cabinets with sleek dark interior and glass shelving and a 20mm Dekton top Sitting Room Unit: Large, fitted bookcase/media unit by McAuleys in an oak stain with a built in 2metre electric fire and tasteful back lit mirrored shelving. Plant Room: Vent-Axia heat recovery unit and Alarm Understairs Storage: Floored, sensor lit accessible storage Primary Bedroom walk in wardrobe: By McAuleys finished in a luxurious dark wood veneer floating style vanity area with an abundance of natural light and extensive shelf lighting, with panelling and mirrored back tall units with angle shoe shelves and top glass shelve with mirrored back 2 extra tall units with sleek pull-down rails and fitted chest of drawers, tall long hanging unit with shelving Primary Bedroom Ensuite: Generous double vanity unit in a dark walnut finish with a luxurious