35 Palmerston Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06Y6H9

A very distinctive detached two-storey over garden level Victorian family home (c.1877) on beautiful, private gardens superbly positioned on the westerly side of this much sought-after road. Well set back from the road and sitting on secluded, landscaped gardens of 0.3 acre (approx.) designed by Paul Doyle, with a south-westerly aspect to the rear, 35 Palmerston Road is a singularly attractive detached residence of wonderful proportions (447 sqm approx.), offering a superb mix of generous living and bedroom space – 5 reception rooms are complemented by 6 generous bedrooms, serviced by 4 bathrooms. Captivating and intriguing from first glance, this unique family home exudes a warm welcoming feel and is full of charm, interesting character with Victorian, Arts & Craft and Gothic features combining and light-filled versatile accommodation. Dating from 1877, Number 35 has only been home to 3 owners during its 146 years history – the first being William Becket who acquired the plot of land from Patrick Joseph Plunkett, subsequently selling it on in 1965 to William Wright, a Professor at Trinity College, whose widow Barbara, herself a University Lecturer, sold the property to the current owners in 1996. Purchased at auction for IR£400,000 – a record price for the road at that time as noted by the Irish Times (28th March 1996) – it has undergone significant refurbishment and modernisation during the current owners’ tenure – first when purchased and more recently (in the last 7/8 years) when the kitchen area was reimagined with the addition of a superb family room, breakfast area and games room, equipping the house for today’s modern family. Description of this handsome home would not be complete without mention of the beautiful gardens. Expertly planted and designed by Paul Doyle and lovingly tended to over the years, the gardens have matured – both front and rear – and provide for year-round privacy and interest and are enjoyed by grandparents, parents and grandchildren alike. Lush lawns are bordered by flowering plants, shrubs and trees whilst the cleverly positioned patios capture the sunlight all day and well into the evening. The rear garden is further enhanced by valuable vehicular access via a gated laneway off Cowper Road, while the front garden provides secure off-street parking for several cars. The location is superbly convenient, less than 2 miles from St. Stephen’s Green. It also has Dunville Avenue, Rathgar, Ranelagh and Rathmines within easy walking distance, providing some of the best cafes, restaurants, boutiques and artisan shops within the Dublin area. Some of Dublin’s top schools are nearby including Gonzaga College, Alexandra College, Muckross College, St. Mary's College, St Louis, The High School, Sandford Park, Kildare Place, Scoil Bhride, Sandford National and Ranelagh Multi-Denominational. UCD and Trinity Universities are also within easy reach, as is the M50. The Luas stops at Cowper Road and Beechwood Road are a gentle 5-minute stroll away. All told, 35 Palmerston Road is a truly special and unique family home, which offers the best of both house and gardens in a prime, sought-after location. Accomodation: Floor Area 447 sqm / 4,812 sqft approx. Hall Level A gentle flight of granite steps with wrought iron railings lead to the bespoke hall door complete with stained glass windows, cast iron inset and two apertures. Entrance Hallway 4.34m x 4.00m. Welcoming hallway with encaustic tiled and mahogany hardwood floor, four windows, bespoke staircase with ornate gothic handrail and banister, vaulted high ceilings (6.69m) with minstrel gallery overhead, dado rail, cornicing, alarm panel. Study 5.45m x 5.47m. With oriel bay to the side with shutters, sash window to front, handsome marble fireplace with gas fire inset, cornicing, centre piece, fitted bookshelves and storage. Drawing Room 4.53m x 5.49m. Gracious room with dual aspect – three sash windows, two overlooking the rear garden, bespoke marble fireplace with gas fire inset, hardwood flooring, cornicing and centrepiece. Surround sound, gothic mahogany railings (mirroring the staircase in the hallway) separate the dining room, which is three steps down. Dining Room 4.53m x 4.00m. Comfortably seats 10 guests, hardwood flooring, two built in display cabinets, cornicing, recessed lights, sash window overlooking rear garden. Ante Room 2.33m x 2.97m. Sash window overlooking front garden. Door to: Guest W.C. 1.59m x 1.96m. Bespoke antique Vernon & Tutbury wash hand basin, W.C. and fittings, heated towel rail, tiled floor, part tiled walls, sash window with shutters. Upstairs First Floor Return Family Bathroom 4.02m x 3.00m. Fully tiled travertine walls and floor, Duravit fittings – bath tub with jets, large shower cubicle with rain shower and handheld shower, wash hand basin, W.C., surround sound, recessed lights, vaulted ceiling, three sash windows with stained glass insets, rooflight, heated towel rail, stained glass door with stained glass window overhead, shelved hot press with water tank, underfloor heating. Bedroom 3 3.80m x 4.17m. Double to rear on return, fitted wardrobes, dual aspect with two sash windows with window seat and shutters, cornicing. First Floor Landing 8.96m x 4.00m. Minstrel gallery landing with bespoke banister, picture window, sash window overhead, dado rail, cornicing, picture rail & centrepiece, alarm panel, attic hatch, Velux window. Bedroom 1 4.53m x 4.17m. Principal bedroom, dual aspect, two sash windows with working shutters, cornicing, picture rail, centrepiece. Door to: Dressing Room 1.55m x 4.17m. Good hanging and shelving space. Door to: Ensuite Shower Room 1.57m x 2.88m. Velux window, tiled floor and part tiled walls, tiled shower cubicle, Vernon & Tutbury wash hand basin, W.C., heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 3.90m x 3.44m. Double with dual aspect, two sash windows with fitted shutters, fitted wardrobe, eaves storage, high ceiling, dresser, tie racks. Lovely views over rear garden. Bedroom 4 4.43m x 3.87m. Double to rear, dual aspect, sash window with working shutter on gable wall, Velux window to rear, fitted wardrobe. Shower Room Tiled shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin, Velux window, heated towel rail. Garden Level Entrance Hall 5.30m x 3.10m. Wide reception hallway with tiled floor, recessed lights, sash window to front, built in storage - ideal cloaks area, archway and sash window to inner hallway. Storage leading to guest W.C with tiled floor, fitted shelving and storage unit – heating controls, recessed lights, alarm. Guest W.C. 1.69m x 1.93m. Tiled floors and part tiled walls, W.C., wash hand basin, heated towel rail, sash window with frosted glass, recessed lighting. Inner Hallway With stairs to hall level, tiled floor, recessed lighting, fitted storage, understairs storage. Wine Cellar 3.25m x 1.85m. Located under granite steps with fitted wine racks and shelving, bespoke cast iron railed door. Utility Room: 3.89m x 3.78m. (At one point the original kitchen to the house). Tiled floor, extensive range of fitted wall and base units incorporating a ceramic sink unit with tiled splashback. Plumbed for washing machine and dryer. Door opens to rear garden. Inner door leads into kitchen. Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 8.28m x 6.04m. Large L-shaped room with tiled floor and super range of fitted wall and base units incorporating sink unit with tiled splashback. A central island/ breakfast bar provides extra storage and includes a Miele induction hob with integrated extractor fan. Ample wall storage also includes integrated Miele double oven & Miele espresso machine, Aga (gas), Breakfast area with fitted storage, large lightwell & fully glazed sliding door leads out to the rear garden. Set of corner, fully glazed sliding doors open into: Family Room: 8.66m x 5.41m. Heart of the home! Exceptional family room enjoying a triple aspect overlooking all sides of the garden with extensive glazing and bifold doors opening out to rear garden. Vaulted ceiling with six Velux windows allowing for wonderful flow of natural light, recessed lights, log effect electric fire, wooden floor. Games Room: 7.68m x 5.08m. Wooden floor, Velux windows, door to rear garden, window to front, drop down cinema screen, ideal space for all family occasions. Shower Room: 1.84 x 2.65m. Tiled floor, part tiled walls, W.C., wash hand basin, heated towel rail, fully tiled shower cubicle with power shower, recessed lights, sash window. Lobby: With hotpress & skylights. Bedroom 6: 3.83m x 3.77m. Large double bedroom, wooden floor, fitted wardrobes and shelving. Sash window with plantation shutters overlooking front garden, ceiling coving. Bedroom 5: 4.07m x 4.07m. Double bedroom, wooden floor, fitted wardrobes, sash window with plantation shutters looking out to front garden. Outside Front A most elegant garden with high hedges and wonderful mature trees providing great privacy. Wrought iron railings with an electric gate lead to a large cobble-stone driveway with parking for several cars. This garden has been expertly landscaped with wide borders of box hedging, shrubs and seasonal flowers. Rear A verdant landscaped garden laid out in lawn bordered with wide beds of mature trees, box hedging, shrubs and seasonal flowers. Allium, peony roses, hydrangea and acers are just a few of the many species providing seasonal colour dotted through the wonderful mix of greenery. A sandstone gravel pathway circles the garden and connects several patios. Vehicular access to rear laneway, side passage, garden shed.