Mount Venus, Killakee Road, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16N765

DNG Rathfarnham are immensely proud to present Mount Venus to the market. This magnificent detached property occupies one of the most picturesque sites on Killakee Road with breathtaking panoramic views of Dublin City. With over an acre of land the property is positioned on a cleverly designed plateau set at a height with Rathfarnham Equestrian Centre and rolling fields below. Mount Venus is set back from Killakee Road behind attractive cut stone walls and is accessed via attractive wrought iron electric gates. A gravel driveway leads to the rear of the property while a paved cobblelock drive rises up to the front of the house where there is ample parking for multiple cars. Entering into the welcoming entrance porch one immediately realises that this is a home where quality finishes and attention to detail abound. The attractive Italian polished porcelain tiles which feature throughout the home offer a bright and clean finish and the triple aspect layout bathes the space in natural light and offers views out to the front driveway and garden area. Double doors lead to an internal hall with attractive wall panelling, built-in storage cabinets and direct access to all first floor rooms with a staircase leading to the lower ground floor. To the right of the hall is the wonderfully spacious formal living room with attractive carpet flooring, wall panelling, built-in storage and drinks cabinet and beautiful dual aspect windows which flood the room in natural light and offer views to the front of the house and to the side towards Dublin City. Double doors open from the living room to the kitchen/living/dining space, an exceptional triple aspect room which is clevely divided into three sections for dining, cooking and relaxed seating. This wonderful space features bespoke fitted cabinetry from Newcastle Design along with a host of top quality integrated appliances including a wonderful Falcon range and an exceptionally large island with granite worktop. Doors lead from both the seating area and the dining area to the beautiful balcony with panoramic views of Dublin City making an ideal space for al fresco dining. To the left of the hall lie three of the five bedrooms that Mount Venus boasts. Two are large doubles both with carpet flooring and built-in wardrobes. The third is a magnificent master bedroom suite with a triple aspect layout, extensive built-in wardrobes and bright and spacious dressing area with door to a private sun terrace. A folding attic stairs provides access from the bedroom to the exceptionally large attic space above which features flooring and lighting. The master bedroom also benefits from a beautiful en-suite bathroom with excellent proportions housing a large bath tub, separate walk-in shower, wash basin vanity and w.c. A second bathroom is also positioned on the first floor serving the two double bedrooms and features w.c, wash basin and full-size bathroom. Leaving the hall an attractive staircase leads down to the lower ground level with a bright and airy hallway with a door opening directly to the rear garden, putting green and magnificent patio. Off the hallway is a large utility/laundry room and a generous guest w.c. A further hallway leads to the remaining accommodation including a marvelous sauna suite with 6 person Tylo sauna with separate walk-in shower and changing area. A fourth bedroom occupies a wonderful position at the corner of the house and boasts floor to ceiling windows with sliding doors opening to the rear garden and covered terrace. This bright dual aspect room offers total privacy while still maintaining wonderful views over the city and seascape. To the rear a generous reception room doubles as a fifth bedroom if required and features built-in storage and is currently used as a lounge with a sliding door opening to the side of the house where a covered terrace leads to the rear parking area and workshop with stairs rising up to the balcony. Outside Mount Venus offers everything owners could want. Beautiful rolling lawns, mature planting with considered specimen plants offering beautiful colour, a private walled perimeter to the front and raised banking dropping down to the fenced boundary to the side and rear. The magnificent patio area with beautiful Indian Sandstone paving creates the perfect sun trap ideal for sunbathing, barbecuing and al-fresco dining with plenty of room to create an outdoor kitchen or hot tub area if desired. The small but well designed artificial putting green will help keep golfers on top of their game with plenty more space to the side for practicing their chipping if needed. There are four further spaces to the exterior of the property, a large workshop with power and lighting, a boiler house/plant room, a storage room and positioned just off the patio space a patio house which offers excellent potential for a number of uses. Mount Venus benefits from an exceptional location with unparalleled views and a real countryside feel while still being just a short drive from all the amenities Rathfarnham has to offer. With a choice of schools at all levels both public and private, a wealth of sports clubs to suit all tastes, woodland walks, parks and entertainment venues it is ideally positioned for those with active lives. Large shopping centres at Rathfarnham, Ballinteer, Nutgrove and Dundrum are just a short drive away and Dublin City is just over half an hour drive away with Dublin Airport an even shorter trip via the M50 motorway. Mount Venus boasts a most impressive B3 BER rating, unusual for such a big home, and features oil fired 4 zone central heating, its own water supply and a top quality Biocycle waste treatment system. The property benefits from extensive external lighting both for security and decorative effect as well as a top quality burglar alarm system and electronically operated vehicular gates. A truly special property the likes of which doesn't come to the market often, Mount Venus is the perfect home for those seeking the ultimate in countryside living right on the doorstep of south county Dublin. The property is vacant and ready for its new owners and viewing is an absolute must and can be arranged with selling agent Dan Steen. Entrance Hall 5.7m x 2.7m. Bright and welcoming triple aspect entrance hall with attractive Italian porcelain floor tiling, double doors to lobby and burglar alarm panel. Lobby/Hall 8.0m x 3.0m. Spacious hall with Italian porcelain tiling, stylish wall panelling and convenient built-in storage cabinets. Direct access to all top floor bedrooms, bathroom, living room and kitchen/living dining room. Stairs lead down to the ground floor level. Living Room 8.25m x 6.0m. Beautiful dual aspect living room with exceptional space on offer. Top quality carpet flooring, stylish wall panelling, built-in storage cupboards and drinks cabinet. Double doors open to kitchen/living/dining space. Kitchen/Living/Dining Space 10.0m x 6.5m. Magnificent triple aspect room with intelligent design cleverly dividing the space into lounge, kitchen and dining spaces. Panoramic views of the Dublin cityscape. Two separate doors lead to a wraparound balcony and seating area. Attractive Italian porcelain tile flooring throughout and top of the range bespoke Newcastle Design kitchen cabinets with granite worktops, intelligent storage and mosaic tiled splashback. Extensive array of integrated high end appliances including a most impressive extra large Falcon range-style cooker with 5 ring ceramic hob, Liebherr fridge, De Detriech freezer, Fisher Paykel twin draw dishwasher and Siemens microwave and warming drawer. Bedroom 1 7.45m x 5.65m. Substantial triple aspect master bedroom suite with top quality carpet flooring, expansive bespoke built-in wardrobes, bright and spacious and with its own door directly to a private sun-trap patio that leads to the rear garden. Large en-suite bathroom off and folding attic stairs above leading to an exceptionally large floored attic space. En-Suite 3.4m x 2.5m. Fully tiled en-suite bathroom with under-floor heating. W.C, wash basin with built-in storage, exceptionally large bath with shower attachment and separate large walk-in shower. Bedroom 2 4.6m x 3.3m. Bright and spacious front-facing double bedroom with carpet flooring and large built-in wardrobes. Bedroom 3 4.0m x 3.0m. Large rear-facing double bedroom with carpet flooring and built-in wardrobes. Beautiful views of Dublin City. Bathroom 2.7m x 1.65m. Generous family bathroom, fully tiled and featuring w.c, wash basin and full-size bath with shower attachment. Lower Hallway 6.7m x 1.8m. Generous lower ground floor hallway with Italian porcelain tiling. Door leads directly out to the rear garden, patio and putting green. Access to guest w.c, laundry room, sauna suite and lower ground bedroom spaces. Laundry/Utility Room 4.4m x 2.2m. Spacious and practical utility space with tile flooring, built-in storage, sink, separate Bosch washing machine and dryer and intelligent hanging rails for laundry. Guest W.C 2.15m x 1.85m. Large practical tiled w.c, with wash basin located adjacent to the rear garden door. Hallway 8.8m x 1.35m. Access hallway leading from lower ground hallway to remaining rooms. Attractive Italian tile flooring and door to side garden area with stairs leading up to balcony above and direct access to the workshop. Sauna Suite 5.3m x 4.0m. Beautifully designed sauna suite with most impressive Tylo six person sauna, spacious changing area, extra-large walk-in shower and attractive tiling throughout. Bedroom 4 7.0m x 5.5m. Wonderful light filled triple aspect bedroom with wood flooring and impressive floor to ceiling windows and sliding doors opening to the rear garden. Magnificent panoramic views of the garden and Dublin City and offering total privacy. Bedroom 5/Lounge 5.7m x 5.3m. Expansive living space with wood flooring, extensive built-in storage in sliding mirrored wardrobes and door to covered terrace with leading to balcony above. Ideal as a very large bedroom or a lounge/games room. Boiler House/Plant Room 4.45m x 2.3m. Generous integrated boiler house with concrete floor, lighting and power. Store Room 1.9m x 1.8m. Generous storage space adjoining boiler house with concrete flooring. Workshop 6.5m x 3.0m. Impressive home workshop space with direct access from rear driveway area. Impressive amount of room ideal for DIY enthusiasts seeking a spacious storage and workspace solution. Patio House 3.35m x 3.0m. An impressive detached patio house cleverly positioned just off the patio area with power & plumbing ideal for a garden kitchen space, home bar or any number of uses. Patio An exceptionally well designed sun-trap patio constructed from beautiful Indian sandstone and featuring attractive outdoor lighting and a sunken seating area perfect for enjoying total privacy or to create an outdoor kitchen sure to be the envy of any barbecue fan. The patio area overlooks a fun artificial putting green with five holes and on to the large mature lawn with panoramic views out over Dublin City. Balcony The impressive wraparound balcony provides a beautiful space for al-fresco dining with direct access to the kitchen/dining area and living space. Exterior stairs link the lower garden level and the balcony extends to the front of the house for direct access if desired. Gardens & Driveway Extending to approximately one acre of beautifully lanscaped space the grounds of Mount Venus offer total privacy with attractive cut-stone walls and electrically operated wrought iron gates to the front. A raised site which features mature planting carefully thought out to add colour and vibrance to an already beautiful setting. The gravel driveway leads to a parking area at the rear of the house and to the left a cobblelock drive rises to the front of the property where there is even more space for parking.