5 Castlewood Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06W2C7

Presenting a wonderful opportunity to purchase this handsome part red brick/pebble dash 4-bedroom semi-detached home with attic conversion, integral garage and invaluable off-street parking. Enjoying a nice position on this sought-after one-way residential street, which connects Belgrave Road and Castlewood Avenue, the location could not be more convenient with the myriad of social and essential amenities of Rathmines quite literally on your doorstep. Number 5 was built circa 1940 and has been in the same ownership for almost 40 years. Lovingly maintained, this property has been an incredibly happy and lucky home to its current owners, having now served two generations of their family. Discerning new owners will delight in the many wonderful features of this versatile home – from high ceilings both down- and upstairs to the light-filled accommodation throughout offering rooms of generous proportions, including 3 reception rooms, a bright and airy kitchen/dining room, 4 bedrooms, family bathroom, shower room, clever attic conversion and an integral garage. The front garden provides secure off-street parking, easily catering for electric vehicles where needed, whilst the rear garden is incredibly private and mature with well-stocked borders and is a lovely spot for outdoor dining and relaxing. Discerning purchasers will also appreciate the fantastic convenience and lifestyle afforded by this superb address. Wonderfully located in the heart of Rathmines with community at its core. It is little wonder how truly sought after this neighbourhood is, given its proximity to the city centre, excellent local junior and senior schools, fantastic local shopping, parks – Belgrave Square and Palmerston Park; sports and leisure clubs – Swan Leisure, Leinster Cricket and Tennis club, Dartry Health Club, Brookfield Tennis Club etc., not to mention its thriving restaurant scene, coffee houses, boutiques, speciality stores and diverse business community. Ranelagh, Rathgar and Portobello are all close by and easily accessible by foot, as is the Beechwood Luas stop for travels further afield, making the car a luxury not a necessity. One of only six houses of its type, built on part of the original grounds of Drayton House on Cambridge Road, this really is a rare and exciting opportunity to acquire and establish a great home in a great location. Viewing is highly recommended. Entrance Porch 1.00m x 1.80m. French door opens into porch with tiled floor, double doors to Hallway 3.98m x 2.00m. Welcoming hallway, which is L-shaped, with parquet flooring, coving, under stairs storage. Living Room 3.36m x 4.08m. Generous reception room to the front, flooded with natural light through three windows. With hardwood floor, small cast-iron fireplace with gas fire inset. Sitting Room 4.82m x 3.69m. Another generous reception room, positioned to the rear, with feature cast iron open fireplace with tiled inset and hearth, hardwood flooring, coving, large picture window overlooking rear garden Family Room 4.82m x 2.19m. Hardwood flooring, fitted bookshelves, steps down to: Kitchen/Dining Room 6.04m x 4.51m. Hand painted shaker style wall and floor units with sink unit and tiled splashback, 5-ring gas stove, Bosch twin oven, Beko integrated dishwasher, Delmore extractor fan, good counter space, integrated Belling fridge-freezer, shelved alcove, picture window behind sink, tiled floor. Door off kitchen. Dining Area Comfortably seats 10-12, 3 x Velux windows, tiled floor, two large windows overlooking the rear garden, sliding patio door to rear garden, door from kitchen to rear garden. Rear Hall Large shelved hotpress, tiled floor, alcove with plumbing for washing machine. Doors to rear garden and garage. Shower Room 1.59m x 2.20m. Wet room with wc, wash hand basin, Triton electric shower, fully tiled walls and floors, heated towel rail, extractor fan. Integral Garage 2.72m x 3.34m. With Worchester gas boiler, double doors to front, measures 2.7m x 3.3m approx.. Provides for great storage. Upstairs Landing 1.78m x 2.06m. Light-filled, large picture window, stairs to attic. Bedroom 1 3.36m x 3.86m. Large double to front with fitted wardrobe, 3 windows. Bedroom 2 3.17m x 2.02m. Single room to front with understairs alcove. Bedroom 3 4.82m x 3.12m. Principal bedroom to rear with small cast-iron open fireplace and large picture window. Family Bathroom 2.92m x 1.71m. Fully tiled, wc, wash hand basin unit, bath with handheld shower attachment and wall shower, heated towel rail, 2 windows. Bedroom 4 1.81m x 2.77m. Use as you will – ideal single bedroom / home office / nursery / dressing room. With large picture window. Attic Conversion 4.38m x 2.71m. Pitched pine flooring and ceiling. Large Velux window with lovely rooftop views over Rathmines. Phone and TV points, 3 x eaves access/storage, recessed lights. Outside Front Cobblelock driveway with parking for two cars. Access to garage. Rear Very mature and wonderfully private with neat lawn bordered by well stocked raised flowerbeds with a variety of trees and shrubs. 2 patio areas, which capture the sun at different times during the day and evening.