26 Leeson Park, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06FN83

A handsome two-storey over garden level Victorian residence, beautifully curated and interior designed, situated on the southwest side of Leeson Park, one of Dublin’s premier residential avenues, within walking distance of the capital’s retail, entertainment and business centres. Leeson Park is a wide, tree-lined avenue south of the Grand Canal, developed in the mid-1800s with gracious red-brick homes. No. 26 is approximately 25 minutes’ walk from Grafton Street, 17 minutes from St Stephen’s Green and the National Concert Hall, and close to Trinity College and Grand Canal Square. The vibrant village of Ranelagh, with its shops, restaurants and LUAS, is just 10 minutes away. The area is well served by schools and public transport, with Dublin Airport circa 25 minutes by car. No. 26 is a stylish semi-detached residence dating from c.1850, retaining elegant Victorian features including generous reception rooms, ornate plasterwork and fine fireplaces. The house has been refurbished to exacting standards under the guidance of Hilda Cullivan of Henry J Lyons, creating a seamless blend of period charm and modern family living. A gravelled forecourt with wrought iron gates leads to granite steps and an ornate entrance. The light-filled hall, with decorative cornicing and ceiling roses, sets a welcoming tone. To the right, the formal dining room features a marble fireplace and polished pitch pine floors, which extend through double doors to the drawing room overlooking the south-west facing rear garden. To the left is a guest cloakroom. At return level, a double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite is located to the rear. Upstairs, there are four further double bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite to the rear with garden views, and two bedrooms to the front. At garden level, a spacious hall leads to a comfortable sitting room and adjoining family room, both with open fireplaces. These rooms connect to a bespoke English-style kitchen and dining area, opening into a bright sun lounge with French doors to the landscaped rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with Gaggenau appliances, a six-plate gas AGA, marble worktops, extensive cabinetry and a large island. The dining area accommodates eight and benefits from excellent natural light via a skylight and sun lounge. A utility room, guest cloakroom, comms room, storage and side access complete this level. The interiors are thoughtfully designed with soft pastel tones and subtle patterns, creating an elegant and understated family home of exceptional quality. Location Exceptionally well located, having all of Ranelagh’s many amenities nearby. No 26 Leeson Park is within easy walking distance of both the City Centre and the villages of Ranelagh, Donnybrook and Ballsbridge with their array of fashionable shops, boutiques and restaurants. A wide range of recreational facilities are nearby such as Herbert Park with its 32 acres of grounds with extensive range of amenities that include bowling greens, football pitches, tennis courts and café. Also close by are the Aviva Stadium, the RDS Showgrounds and Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club. There is an excellent choice of schools and third level colleges on hand to include Sandford Park School, Michael’s College, St.Conleths’s College, Loreto College St. Stephen’s Green, Muckross College, Teresian Primary & Secondary School, UCD and Trinity College Dublin. The location benefits from many of the city’s top restaurants and hotels. The LUAS at Ranelagh and Charlemont are within a short walk providing ease of access to the city centre and south to Dundrum Town Centre and beyond. Dublin International Airport is within easy access via the Port Tunnel. Entrance Level - Attractive railed granite steps lead to pillared entrance porch with fan light Magnificent Hall Exceptional embellished cornicing and centre rose Arch to inner hall Impressive feature staircase Pitched pine floor Formal Dining Room - Exceptional embellished cornicing and centre roses Marble fireplace with brass and iron fire grate Bespoke shelving either side of fireplace Pitch Pine floor Interconnecting to Drawing Room - Exceptional embellished cornicing and centre roses Brass dimmer lights Bespoke shelving either side of fireplace Pitch pine floor Guest Cloakroom - Beautiful hand painted walls by renowned Christopher Moore Pitch Pine floor White bathroom Sanitan sjite Bespoke hanging storage Ground floor - Downstairs hall Polished stone floor French doors to courtyard Utility/Boot Room - Access to garden Plumbed for washer machine and dryer Heated towel rails, extensive storage Tiled Stone floor Family Room - Limestone fireplace stone surround Gas fire Pitch Pine flooring Bespoke built-in shelving either side of fireplace Sitting Room - Matching Limestone fireplace stone surround Gas fire Pitch Pine flooring Bespoke built-in shelving either side of fireplace Kitchen Breakfast Room - Informal dining Pitch Pine flooring to breakfast room Tiled floor to kitchen Hand crafted cream kitchen units providing an abundance of storage, complimented by an island unit. Cooking and catering for family gatherings can be prepared on the four door six ring gas AGA Gaggenau appliances to include Expresso machine, wine cooler, fridge freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher, overlooking rear garden Polished granite worktops. Tiled floor Skylight to breakfast room French doors to garden Side door to garden Primary Bedroom with ensuite - Extensive built in wardrobes with excellent storage Fireplace with gas fire Steps to bathroom Polished floor Arched window with storage which overlooks the hall with recess lights Extensive marble finish vanity units Step in shower with Samuel Heath rain shower, shelving unit Free standing bath by Burlington London accessories Built in TV, Sanitan WC, Access to attic Recess lighting, Bespoke shelving Bedroom 2 - Built in wardrobe Fireplace with gas fire Bedroom 3 - Built in wardrobe Bedroom 4 with ensuite - Built in wardrobe with vanity unit White Sanitan bathroom suite, step in shower, vanity basin, wc, Heated towel rail Polished tiled floor Bedroom 5 with ensuite - Wall Sconces Bespoke walk-in wardrobe Access to bathroom, with step in shower, vanity basin, wc, Heated towel rail Polished tiled floor Family Bathroom - Beautifully hand painted feature walls and ceiling by renowned Christopher Moore White Sanitan bathroom suite Separate step in shower with rain shower, curved glazed shower door Heated towel rail