Merrion View Lodge, Merrion View Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04Y5R7

A stunning, refurbished and extended period residence combining period elegance with modern contemporary style, superbly located off the Merrion Road a short walk to the Merrion Shopping Centre and the Dart at Sydney Parade. On entering this deceptively spacious family home you are welcomed by an inviting reception hall with high ceilings, ceiling coving, centre rose and wainscoting. Off the hall, there are two very fine reception rooms. The living room, to the front, boast an attractive sandstone fireplace, window shutters and bi-folding doors open into the study/television room with excellent ceiling to floor fitted shelving and storage. The hall also has generous understairs storage, a cloaks cupboard and downstairs wc. To the rear of the home, there is a magnificent light filled Cillian Johnston designed kitchen, dining and living room with Crittal style windows to the side, with skylight and glazed wall to the rear. The kitchen is extremely well fitted with a mix of hand-painted and oak units with Calacutta Marble counter tops by Miller Brothers. There are cleverly designed extra kitchen finishes including: a built-in drinks cabinet and larder with hinged pocket doors and copper handles. The floor is tiled with large concrete effect tiles. There is a utility room off the kitchen which completes the downstairs accommodation. Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms plus a nursery/study, two ensuites and two further bathrooms. The first suite, to the front, has a walking dressing room and a bathroom en-suite. The second suite, to the rear, has a shower room and an ensuite, a dressing room and an additional room currently used as a nursery but could also be used as a study/home office. There is a third double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and also a separate shower room. Outside, there is a secluded, landscaped rear garden with raised flower beds, original granite walls, large low maintenance tiling, outside lighting, electric socket, and water tap. To the side, there is granite paving, a large double side entrance and excellent external storage. There is permit parking available to the front. Merrion View Avenue is a highly sought after residential road located just off the Merrion Road, between St. Michael’s College on Ailesbury Road and the Merrion Shopping Centre. A popular residential area due to its close proximity to an array of local amenities including shopping amenities at the Merrion Shopping Centre and in Ballsbridge and Donnybrook villages. St Vincent’s Hospital is within walking distance and Sandymount Strand is also close to hand. There is an excellent bus service to and from Dublin city centre and the DART at Sydney Parade Avenue is a short walk away. Some of South Dublin’s most sought-after schools including St. Michael’s College; Blackrock College; St. Andrews and Mount Anville are within easy reach as is University College Dublin, Belfield and Trinity College Dublin. Accommodation Reception Hall With ceiling coving, centre rose, wall panelling, tiled floor and excellent understairs storage and cloaks cupboard. Living Room (to the front) With attractive sandstone fireplace with marble inset and hearth, sash window with window shutters, ceiling coving, centre rose, wall panelling and Bi-folding doors opening into: Study/TV Room (originally the dining room) With Ceiling-to-floor fitted shelving and storage, ceiling coving, centre rose and double doors leading out to the side garden. Downstairs WC With wash hand basin with wall mirror above, wc, part timber panelled walls, recessed downlighting and tiled floor. Kitchen / Breakfast Room Exceptionally well-fitted contemporary kitchen, with hand-painted and oak units designed by Cillian Johnson, Samsung double oven, integrated fridge freezer, and double larder, large island unit with Siemens four-ring electric hob, Calacatta marble worktops by Miller Brothers, two dishwashers, Suter sink with Quooker tap. Living / Family Room With Crittall style windows and double doors opening to rear garden. Utility Room With Plumbing for washing machine and dryer, Hot press, excellent storage and door to the side. Upstairs - Return Shower Room With wc and circular wash hand basin, Walk-in shower with rain shower, Heated towel rail and wall mirror. Nursery / Study With sash window to the side. Fitted Storage/Wardrobe Area With Roof light. Shower Room With Vanity basin with storage beneath and mirror above, wc, shower with rain and hand-held showers, roof light, heated towel rail, tiled walls and floor. Main Bedroom ( To the rear) With fitted wardrobes and Crittall-style windows overlooking rear garden. En Suite With dark marble-effect porcelain tiles, wet shower area, bidet, back to wall wc, wash hand basin with vanity unit. First Floor Bedroom 2 (To the front) Double bedroom with sash windows and plantation shutters and walk-in wardrobe. Ensuite with large porcelain wash hand basin and vanity unit, wet shower area with rain shower, and fully tiled. Bedroom 3 Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and sash window. Features: Stunning refurbished period home of approx. 248sqm (2,677 sqft) Superbly located close to Ballsbridge, Donnybrook and Sydney Parade Dart Exquisite Cillian Johnston Designed Kitchen Gas fired Central Heating & Underfloor heating on the ground floor Three Double Bedrooms (2 ensuite) and four bathrooms Crittal Style windows by Kells Joinery Sash windows to the front with window shutters Sonos surround sound system