8 Albany Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06R7P2

Welcome to No. 8 Albany Road - a beautiful refurbished red brick semi-detached home of enormous charm and character. Albany Road is one of Ranelagh's most sought after addresses and this house enjoys a striking aspect over Beechwood Church with its granite exterior and stained glass windows. Refurbished over the years to exacting standards and extended from the original layout the result is a warm welcoming home, rich in original period detail, but with all the conveniences required for comfortable modern living. The gardens are a real bonus - the stunning back garden, approximately 100 feet long, boasts the perfect due south aspect while also benefitting the westerly afternoon and evening sun. This private haven enjoys great seclusion and is landscaped with impressive flair. This fine home has been lovingly cared for by the present owners for more than four decades and is presented in excellent decorative order throughout. The original front door opens into a gracious hallway and welcomes you home. The interconnecting pair of reception rooms are extremely elegant with beautiful original fireplaces, mouldings and joinery. There is a large bay window to the front and french doors to the garden at the back. At the heart of the house is the extended dual aspect kitchen/dining area with access to the patio area and adjoining family room which enjoys the most wonderful outlook over the colourful sunny garden. A home office and a guest wc completes the accommodation on the ground floor. Upstairs are four generous bedrooms, with the main bedroom across the front of the house cleverly incorporating an en suite and a walk-in wardrobe, as well as a family bathroom on the return. No. 8 enjoys almost unparalleled sense of convenience. The property is two miles from St Stephen's Green, in a quiet location second to none with Ranelagh, Rathmines and Rathgar on its doorstep and within a few minutes walk of local shopping at Dunville Avenue and Ranelagh village. There are excellent schools nearby, primary schools include Sandford National, Scoil Bhride, Ranelagh MDS and Kildare Place, nearby secondary schools include Sandford Park, Gonzaga, Muckross and Alexandra. Ranelagh offers a wide range of restaurants, shops and pubs. Luas stops at Beechwood and Cowper are close by. Entrance Porch original hall door with glazed leaded side panels and skylight. Hall high ceilings with cornice, picture rail, centre rose, dado rail and polished timber floor boards. Drawing Room Bay window looking out to the grounds of Beechwood Ave church,marble fireplace with slate hearth and tiled inset, ceiling cornice, picture rail and centre rose, polished timber floorboards, and double doors to: Dining Room Currently in use as a second reception room, cast iron fireplace with tiled inset and granite surround, cornice, picture rail, centre rose, double doors to rear garden with working shutters. Steps down to passageway with panelled wall housing guest wc and 3 utility presses Guest WC Tiled floor, wc, wash hand basin, cabinet, and mirror. Utility Room Tiled floor and walls, hanging rail for clothes airing, plumbed for washing machine and dryer, and ample built-in shelving. Study Glazed door and panels, tiled floor continues, built in desk unit with drawers and shelving, large fixed picture window and second openable window, high level window to kitchen. Kitchen/ Dining Room Kitchen Large array of floor and wall units, incorporating larder unit, Liebherr fridge and freezer, Siemens 5 ring gas hob with De Dietrich extractor, sink unit with drainer, half sink and mixer tap, Siemens double oven, and timber countertop. Island unit with Bosch dishwasher, storage and wine rack, polished stone countertop, tiled floor and recessed lights. Dining Ara Very bright room with full height windows and sliding doors, two separate doors to rear gardens, glazed window to study, and timber floor. Family Room Dual aspect with feature brick walls with wooden floor, large light well and gas fired stove. A large bay window with window seat overlooks the garden and double doors lead out to the garden. Landing Large Velux window allowing natural light, ceiling coving, and dado rail. Main Bedroom Large double room across the front of the house with wonderful views over Beechwood church, fitted shelving, picture rail, ceiling coving, and vertical radiator. Original fireplace, with decorative tiled insert, slate hearth and marble surround, ceiling rose, and two large sash windows. Walk-in wardrobe with excellent hanging space and fitted shelving. Ensuite Fully tiled with ceiling coving, recessed lighting, and sash window. Toilet, wash hand basin with under storage and fitted mirror, walk in shower cubicle with both hand-held shower attachment and rain shower head, recessed shelving and heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 Double bedroom, solid wooden floors, picture rail, ceiling coving, centre rose, painted cast iron fireplace, tiled insert, slate hearth. Fitted wardrobe, built in dressing table with overhead storage, sash window overlooks the garden. Return Large landing area, with dado rail, recessed lighting, Velux window, access to floored attic and hot press. Bedroom 3 Double room with ceiling coving, fitted wardrobe, shelving, dressing table. The sash window overlooks the rear garden. Bedroom 4 Generous single room with ceiling coving, fitted wardrobe, shelving and dressing table with overhead storage and sash window. Family bathroom Tiled floor, part tiled wall, with ceiling coving, with toilet, wash hand basin, walk in shower cubicle, bath, heated towel rail and original window. Front Garden Railed garden laid out in lawn with gravelled areas and paved path to front door, wide borders with a selection of trees and shrubs providing seasonal colour including agapanthus, lilies, geraniums, acers and hydrangeas. Rear garden Stunning totally private south-facing rear garden laid out in lawn with wide borders abundant with seasonal colours. A wonderful mix of mature trees,hydrangeas, geranium, lilies, climbing roses, and tree ferns, all expertly planned and planted by green fingered gardeners. Beautiful paths and patio of Egyptian limestone and Portuguese granite enhance this oasis and provide sheltered spaces for al fresco dining or simply sitting under the handsome, wisteria intertwined, pergola. A Biohort shed is discretely hidden away in a separate shady area at the bottom of the garden.