186 Rathmines Road Upper, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06K7K5
€1,750,000
- Price per m²:€5,385
- Estimated Stamp Duty:€35,000
- Selling Type:By Private Treaty
About this property
Highlights
- Sought after location
- Potential to create a substantial family home
- Easily managed investment
- Large corner site with development potential
- Walking distance of LUAS and Rathmines, Rathgar and St Stephens Green
Description
An excellent opportunity to purchase a landmark property at the junction of Upper Rathmines Road and Cowper Road extending to an impressive 325 sq. metres in area. Behind the attractive brick façade the property comprises 7 self- contained apartments ( 3 x 2 beds, 2 x 1 beds & 2 x Studio units), currently producing a significant income and offering considerable upside potential. Further benefits include a side garden of c. 42 metres of frontage onto Cowper Road offering additional development potential ( subject to the necessary planning consents). Of primary interest to investors, the property will also appeal to those seeking a large Period house with gardens to match. The property also enjoys a host of original features including covings, cornicing staircase and some magnificent bay windows. Conveniently located within walking distance of Rathmines, Rathgar, and Ranelagh villages, LUAS at Cowper Road, and a host of amenities including excellent schools and green spaces. A rare opportunity to acquire a high-yielding investment in a prime residential setting. Ground floor Entrance Hall 8.31m x 2.20m With coved ceiling and original staircase. Apartment 1 1 Bedroom Spacious one bedroom apartment comprising two principal reception rooms of the original house. Living room with large bay window, feature fireplace, bedroom with shower room off and separate kitchen. Apartment 2 2 Bedroom Large two bedroom apartment incorporating the ground floor return comprising living room, kitchen, 2 x bedrooms and shower room. Shower room 2.00m x 1.07m Apartment 7 1 Bedroom Self-contained own door one bedroom apartment with kitchen / living, bedroom and shower room accessed from the side garden. First floor Return Apartment 3 Large self contained studio unit with separate shower room. First floor Apartment 4 2 bedrooms Bright two bedroom full floor unit with large bay window comprises of kitchen / living room, two bedroom and shower room, overlooks upper Rathmines Road. Second floor return Apartment 5 Studio Large self-contained studio unit with separate shower room. Second floor Apartment 6 2 bedroom Bright two bedroom dual aspect unit comprising kitchen / living room, two bedroom and shower room, overlooks upper Rathmines Road. Outside The property enjoys a landmark position at the junction of Upper Rathmines Road and Cowper Road therefore enjoys a substantial garden to the side of the property which extends to c. 140 ft and offers development subject to the necessary planning consents. Apartment 7 is accessed directly from the garden. The garden is mainly set out in lawn and is nicely screened from the road with mature hedging behind a brick wall affording residents excellent privacy.
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School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Kildare Place National School | Distance | 400m | Pupils | 191 |
| School Name | St Peters Special School | Distance | 560m | Pupils | 62 |
| School Name | Rathgar National School | Distance | 740m | Pupils | 94 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Scoil Bhríde | Distance | 900m | Pupils | 368 |
| School Name | Stratford National School | Distance | 910m | Pupils | 90 |
| School Name | Gaelscoil Lios Na Nóg | Distance | 940m | Pupils | 177 |
| School Name | Zion Parish Primary School | Distance | 1.0km | Pupils | 97 |
| School Name | St. Louis National School | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 622 |
| School Name | Sandford Parish National School | Distance | 1.3km | Pupils | 200 |
| School Name | St Joseph's Terenure | Distance | 1.3km | Pupils | 379 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | St. Louis High School | Distance | 810m | Pupils | 684 |
| School Name | Stratford College | Distance | 880m | Pupils | 191 |
| School Name | Rathmines College | Distance | 1.0km | Pupils | 55 |
School Name | Distance | Pupils | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Name | Gonzaga College Sj | Distance | 1.0km | Pupils | 573 |
| School Name | Alexandra College | Distance | 1.1km | Pupils | 666 |
| School Name | The High School | Distance | 1.2km | Pupils | 824 |
| School Name | Sandford Park School | Distance | 1.2km | Pupils | 432 |
| School Name | Harolds Cross Educate Together Secondary School | Distance | 1.3km | Pupils | 350 |
| School Name | St. Mary's College C.s.sp., Rathmines | Distance | 1.4km | Pupils | 498 |
| School Name | Presentation Community College | Distance | 1.6km | Pupils | 458 |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 20m | Stop | Cowper Road West | Route | 140 | Destination | O'Connell St | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 20m | Stop | Cowper Road West | Route | 140 | Destination | Ikea | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 100m | Stop | Frankfort Avenue | Route | 140 | Destination | Rathmines | Provider | Dublin Bus |
Type | Distance | Stop | Route | Destination | Provider | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Bus | Distance | 100m | Stop | Frankfort Avenue | Route | 142 | Destination | Ucd | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 120m | Stop | Palmerston Villas | Route | 140 | Destination | Rathmines | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 120m | Stop | Palmerston Villas | Route | 142 | Destination | Ucd | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 140m | Stop | Palmerston Villas | Route | 142 | Destination | Coast Road | Provider | Dublin Bus |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 200m | Stop | Palmerston Park | Route | S4 | Destination | Ucd Belfield | Provider | Go-ahead Ireland |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 210m | Stop | Highfield Road | Route | S4 | Destination | Liffey Valley Sc | Provider | Go-ahead Ireland |
| Type | Bus | Distance | 230m | Stop | Rathmines Close | Route | 140 | Destination | Rathmines | Provider | Dublin Bus |
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