5 Palmerston Villas Rathmines Dublin 6, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06A0X9

A truly magnificent two storey over garden level Victorian family home offering generous, light filled and elegant accommodation of approximately 410sqm (4413 sqft). This very fine property enjoys a seamless blend of traditional and modern day conveniences and all the while sympathetic to its era. With secure gated off-street parking on a low maintenance pebble driveway complemented by verdant landscaped wraparound gardens. Tucked away on a quiet residential cul de sac and well set back from the road, overlooking the tennis courts of Brookfield Tennis Club, benefiting from a private open and airy south facing aspect. The property is approached by a paved path which leads to a gentle flight of granite steps beyond which lies a truly exceptional family home. The very impressive welcoming reception hall provides a glimpse of what lie ahead, from wonderful period features to include exceptional ceiling heights, ceiling coving, centre rose and ornate cornice work to a general ambience of warmth and elegance. From the front door you can walk directly through double glazed French doors onto a roof garden terrace paved with original Victorian tiles. Two superb interconnecting reception rooms are flooded with south facing natural light, large period open fireplaces along with tall sash picture windows. Providing the most wonderful area for entertaining, both rooms are accessed by stunning solid mahogany doors salvaged from a house in Co. Westmeath. These rooms are extremely elegant, with elaborate cornicing and restful colour schemes from the Farrow & Ball range of period colours. A sizeable luxurious home office / study is fitted with bespoke built-in desks, floor to ceiling shelving and storage, with French patio doors that lead out to the paved roof terrace area. Completing the accommodation on this level are the guest cloakroom and guest bathroom. The garden level with own door entrance takes care of the working part of the home, from the conveniently located boot room and cloakroom, along with the tiled guest bathroom, excellently appointed utility complete with hot press with all the storage requirements for a busy family life. The heart of every home is the kitchen, and this excellently appointed kitchen will not disappoint. Cleverly positioned with windows overlooking the front, side and back gardens, offering plenty of bespoke solid wood, hand painted storage complete with marble worktops along with a breakfast island and double doors into a generous walk in shelved pantry. Integrated kitchen appliances to include an aga with two ring gas stove top, insert electric two ring hob, Neff extractor above, Siemens integrated dishwasher and double Miele ovens. A further two reception rooms on this floor are in use as a family living room and the other a den. The fifth double bedroom is located on this level and benefits from ensuite facilities. At the rear, there is a corridor of floor to ceiling storage really useful for a busy family and this leads into the gym / sixth bedroom. The second floor level is accessed from the wonderful sweeping staircase. Four of the double bedrooms are on this level, all of a very generous size and offering excellent storage. The spacious primary bedroom is flooded with south facing light and offers ensuite shower facilities. A sizable family bathroom with bath and quadrant shower. This wonderful property offers everything required from a family home, generous light filled accommodation, leafy landscaped wraparound gardens and secure low maintenance off street parking. What more could any family require. This wonderful home is a must view for those seeking a very special private family home in the most convenient of locations. Palmerston Villas is a quiet residential road located in the heart of Dublin 6, a wonderful private and discreet cul de sac with an array of wonderful homes. A more convenient location would be hard to find amenities available in the immediate vicinity. Number 5 is nicely located on the road overlooking Brookfield Tennis Club and within striking distance of nearby Palmerston Park. Dartry Fitness is on your doorstep along with a selection of shopping amenities along Upper Rathmines Road and the renowned Dunville Avenue. Importantly, the house is easily accessible to some of Dublin’s most sought-after schools as well as being within walking distance of Ranelagh, Rathgar and Rathmines. It is also very well serviced by numerous bus routes and is a very short walk to both the Milltown and Cowper Luas stop’s providing an effortless commute to Dublin City Centre. Garden Level Entrance Hall (10.10m x 2.00m )marble tiled floors, reclaimed oak wood floor, intercom, storage cupboard, receded alcove shelving, radiator cover and double door to Boot Room (3.90m x 1.50m )storage, ceiling coving, double doors to Cloakroom (3.90m x 1.40m )hanging space and shelving Family Living Room (6.00m x 4.50m )sash window to front, solid fuel stove fireplace with black marble hearth and surround. Kitchen (6.90m x 4.50m )solid hard wood hand painted bespoke kitchen, excellent range of kitchen cupboards with marble worktops, aga with gas hob, two ring electric hob, and Neff extractor above, spotlights, Neff double ovens, stainless steel bowl with swan neck tap, Siemens integrated dishwasher ceiling coving, spot lights, double doors to shelved pantry, centre island with storage. French patio door to patio area. Den / Playroom (4.80m x 4.00m )ornate stove fireplace, French doors to garden, radiator cover, oak wood floor, double doors to storage, wall lights. Bedroom 5 (6.10m x 4.80m )with sash windows to front and door to Ensuite comprising wc, wash hand basin, and shower. Utility Room (2.80m x 1.50m )plumbed for washing machine and dryer. Wash hand basin, press storage with door to hot press. Guest WC (2.10m x 1.50m )tiled floor, wc, wash hand basin, and shelving. Lobby floor to ceiling built in storage and a skylight. Gym / Bedroom 6 (3.80m x 2.60m )overlooking the rear garden with built in storage. Hall Door Entrance Hall (10.00m x 2.10m )welcoming reception hall with inner arch, French patio doors to balcony area, large sash windows, oak wood floor, ceiling coving, and centre rose, exceptional ceiling height, large picture sash window. Dining Room (6.20m x 4.50m )marble open fireplace, two large sash picture windows, solid mahogany doors, interconnecting double doors to Drawing Room (6.20m x 4.80m )marble open fireplace, solid mahogany doors, three large sash picture windows. Cloakroom (2.50m x 1.80m )with hanging storage. Guest WC (2.00m x 0.90m )wc, wash hand basin, tiled floor, part tiled walls, sash window with stained glass. Office (4.50m x 3.80m )solid wood bespoke fitted shelving and desk, and floor to ceiling built in storage, centre rose, ceiling coving, and doors which lead out to the First Floor feature arch window Bedroom 1/Primary Bedroom (6.20m x 4.80m )sash windows overlooking the front, built in wardrobes and drawer unit. Door to Ensuite tiled floor, part tiled walls, wc, wash hand basin, and shower. Bedroom 2 (5.90m x 4.70m )sash window. Bedroom 3 (4.20m x 3.50m )sash window. Bedroom 4 (5.10m x 4.90m )bench window seating, built in wardrobes, sash window. Bathroom (3.00m x 2.50m )tiled floor, part tiled walls, wc, wash hand basin, sash window, pumped shower, and a bathroom. The front garden is approached through secure gates onto a low maintenance driveway with ample room for several cars and bordered with box hedging and evergreen shrubbery. The lawned side garden is planted and screened with mature trees and shrubs. A granite paved path guides you to the front door. A large bike and fuel store is located under the granite steps. The rear garden is full enclosed and surrounded by granite walls, a planted raised flowerbed offers an abundance of colourful plants and shrubs. The granite paved patio and lawn area offers a great entertaining space for al fresco dinning. A private roof terrace paved with Victorian tiles is accessed from the reception hall.