8 Lower Mountpleasant Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06X960
€1,200,000
- Price per m²:€8,165
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€14,000
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
About this property
Highlights
- Substantial period residence extending to approx. 147 sq m
- Exceptionally long rear garden (approx. 115 ft) with mews development potential (subject to planning permission)
- Original features throughout, including high ceilings and sash windows
- Generous and well-proportioned accommodation across two floors
- Spacious principal bedroom spanning the full width of the house
Description
DNG are delighted to present this substantial period residence to the market; ideally positioned on the ever-popular Mountpleasant Avenue, a mature and well-established setting alongside Dublin's Grand Canal. This elegant home, rich in character and original features, extends to approximately 147 sq m and offers discerning buyers an exciting opportunity to secure a home of distinction in a superb central location. The property also boasts exceptional development potential, with a rear garden extending to approximately 115 feet — an unusually large and valuable space for this part of the city. Subject to planning permission, the site offers excellent scope for a mews development, with the proposed position enjoying uninterrupted views to the front, further enhancing its desirability. Internally, the accommodation is generous and well laid out. It comprises a long and welcoming entrance hall, two spacious and interconnecting reception rooms with high ceilings and attractive original features, a formal dining room, and a separate kitchen. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, including a particularly impressive principal bedroom that spans the full width of the house and features two large sash windows. A family bathroom completes the internal layout. On-street permit parking is available along Mountpleasant Avenue. The location is second to none. Mountpleasant Avenue enjoys a prime position within walking distance of both Ranelagh and Portobello, while Dublin city centre is just a short stroll away. Residents have access to a superb range of amenities including independent shops, cafés, restaurants, schools, and local parks such as Palmerston Park and Belgrave Square. The area is also extremely well-served by public transport, with LUAS stops at Ranelagh and Charlemont providing swift access throughout the city, and several Dublin Bus routes operating nearby. This is a neighbourhood that offers the perfect blend of village charm and city convenience. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive home with exceptional potential in one of Dublin’s most sought-after residential areas. Entrance Hall 8.98m x 1.82m max Living Room 4.34m x 4.33m Sitting Room 4.54m x 3.92m Dining Room 4.70m x 2.65m Kitchen 2.71m x 2.65m Landing 1.42m x 1.83m Bedroom 1 4.45m x 5.84m Bedroom 2 4.61m x 3.91m Bathroom 2.47m x 1.27m Bedroom 3 3.34m x 2.79m
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Ranelagh Multi Denom National School | Distance | 410m | Pupils | 220 |
| School Name | Bunscoil Synge Street | Distance | 570m | Pupils | 101 |
| School Name | St. Louis National School | Distance | 590m | Pupils | 622 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Gaelscoil Lios Na Nóg | Distance | 860m | Pupils | 177 |
| School Name | Scoil Bhríde | Distance | 880m | Pupils | 368 |
| School Name | St Clare's Primary School | Distance | 910m | Pupils | 181 |
| School Name | Harold's Cross Etns | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 148 |
| School Name | Presentation Primary School | Distance | 1.2km | Pupils | 229 |
| School Name | Kildare Place National School | Distance | 1.2km | Pupils | 191 |
| School Name | Harcourt Terrace Educate Together National School | Distance | 1.2km | Pupils | 206 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | St. Mary's College C.s.sp., Rathmines | Distance | 340m | Pupils | 498 |
| School Name | Rathmines College | Distance | 580m | Pupils | 55 |
| School Name | Synge Street Cbs Secondary School | Distance | 620m | Pupils | 291 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Catholic University School | Distance | 820m | Pupils | 547 |
| School Name | Loreto College | Distance | 960m | Pupils | 584 |
| School Name | St. Louis High School | Distance | 1.0km | Pupils | 684 |
| School Name | Sandford Park School | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 432 |
| School Name | Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School | Distance | 1.2km | Pupils | 350 |
| School Name | St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School | Distance | 1.3km | Pupils | 302 |
| School Name | Presentation College | Distance | 1.3km | Pupils | 221 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 120m | Stop | Grove Park | Route | 65 | Destination | Blessington | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 120m | Stop | Grove Park | Route | 15 | Destination | Ballycullen Road | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 120m | Stop | Grove Park | Route | 83 | Destination | Kimmage | Provider | Dublin Bus |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
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| Type | Bus | Distance | 120m | Stop | Grove Park | Route | 83a | Destination | Kimmage | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 120m | Stop | Grove Park | Route | 65b | Destination | Citywest | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 120m | Stop | Grove Park | Route | 15d | Destination | Whitechurch | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 120m | Stop | Grove Park | Route | 65 | Destination | Ballyknockan | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 120m | Stop | Grove Park | Route | 49n | Destination | Tallaght | Provider | Nitelink, Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 120m | Stop | Grove Park | Route | 15b | Destination | Stocking Ave | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 120m | Stop | Grove Park | Route | 140 | Destination | Rathmines | Provider | Dublin Bus |
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