Description
20 Ormond Road is truly special - featuring incomparable style, elegance and substance in equal measure behind a classical red brick facade!
A wonderfully attractive semi-detached Victorian family home (210 sqm including attic of 18sqm approx.) with south-facing landscaped rear garden. Located off Palmerston Road, Number 20 enjoys a superbly convenient location equidistant to Ranelagh and Rathmines. It has undergone a full architectural renovation, significant modernisation and clever extension by its current owners.
Purchased in 2016, this property, a protected structure - has been the subject of a comprehensive and sensitive renovation, which was a close collaboration between the owners and Studio M Architects. The result is very impressive a reimagined, light-filled family home, rich in original detailing, contemporary design and specification, achieved through great attention to detail and use of only the best materials and craftsmanship.
Form and function were intrinsic to the architect's brief and the end result is clearly evidenced by the light, space, layout, understated elegance, warmth, design and storage throughout the property. Old and new combine seamlessly - high ceilings (3m approx.) and elegant room proportions are complemented by engineered oak herringbone floors, a largely neutral colour palette, bespoke joinery, underfloor heating throughout downstairs etc.. An elegant drawing room interconnects with an atmospheric study, fitted with full height custom-made joinery. The heart of this home is the bright and airy social space to the rear of the property comprising of a contemporary open plan kitchen/dining/family room. Featuring a bespoke Noel Dempsey kitchen with honed Calacatta super extra marble countertops, polished plaster floor, internal Crittall doors and full height, wall-to-wall Reynaers HiFinity windows and sliding doors, this area was designed to accommodate day-to-day family living and entertaining. It communicates effortlessly with the sun-trap southerly rear garden and patio, making this space a veritable 'outside room', enjoyed year-round. A utility room, stylish guest w.c. and cloakroom complete the accommodation at ground floor. Upstairs, the original four bedrooms have been reimagined. Now comprising three double bedrooms, the original fourth bedroom has been repurposed to a dressing room for the main bedroom complete with ensuite shower room. A bright family bathroom and tasteful attic conversion with shower room complete what is on offer. This exquisite home is further complemented by landscaped gardens front and rear, with the rear enjoying a much sought-after southerly orientation, gated side passageway and pedestrian rear access to a laneway.
Description of this special home would not be complete without mention of its superb location. Situated on a tree-lined residential street linking Palmerston Road and Moyne Road, the wealth of social and essential amenities of both Rathmines and Ranelagh are within walking distance. Local shopping is well catered for on Dunville Avenue and Upper Rathmines Road. Leisure and sports facilities can be enjoyed at Brookfield Tennis Club, Dartry Health Club, Mountpleasant Tennis Club etc. Local playgrounds and mature green spaces can be found at both Belgrave Square and Palmerston Park. Several of Dublin's coveted junior and senior schools are within a short walking distance, whilst public transport is plentiful with excellent bus routes and the LUAS at both Beechwood and Ranelagh close by, making the car a luxury not a necessity. The city centre, St Stephen's Green and Dublin's principal places of business are only a pleasant 15-20 minute walk away.
Discerning buyers from families to professionals to those looking to right-size, who seek a future-proofed period house in exquisite condition with style and substance in abundance, complete with sunny rear garden and a superb location need look no further; Number 20 awaits you! Accommodation
Entrance Hallway - 8.89m x 2.11m
A bright welcoming hallway with fan light, dado rail, coving and centre rose, engineered oak herringbone floor from Oscar Ono with mat well, original balustrade and staircase with Ulster velvet carpet stair runner. Steps down to lower hall with:
Guest W.C. - 1.08m x 1.62m
Spacious w.c. with polished plaster floor, slatted solid wood ceiling, feature tiled wall, wall-mounted w.c., sink unit with coated black fittings, mirrored cabinet
Cloakroom -
Understairs storage
Drawing Room - 4.38m x 4.75m
A gracious and elegant room with 3.3m high ceilings, tall double glazed sash window, engineered oak herringbone floor from Oscar Ono, attractive marble mantlepiece with open fire, black slate hearth and surround. Coving, centre rose and picture rail, double folding doors through to:
Study / Dining Room - 4.42m x 3.59m
A second reception room currently in use as a study with bespoke fitted wall to wall bookshelves and desk. Coving, centre rose, matching marble mantlepiece with option to fit gas fire. Engineered oak herringbone floor from Oscar Ono. Double glazed, part opaque sash window. Atmospheric room with walls and ceilings painted in shade 'Kigali' by Paint & Paper Library. Tall Crittall doors and steps down to:
Open plan Kitchen / Dining / Family Room - 7.24m x 6.96m
A superb, light-filled social space, which enjoys a sunny southerly orientation. Features polished plaster floor, wall to wall full height Reynaers HiFinity windows and sliding doors fitted with electric blinds, two large roof lights, cleverly positioned - one over the kitchen area is motorized to open. Door to side passage. Crittall door to utility room.
Kitchen area -
Bespoke Noel Dempsey kitchen with wall and floor units in shade 'Railings' by Farrow & Ball, with Miller Brothers splashback. Integrated appliances include Siemens twin ovens, double larder, full length Siemens fridge and Liebherr freezer. A large centre island with honed Calacatta super extra marble top with breakfast bar, sink with Quooker boiling water tap, Siemens dishwasher, wine fridge, bin store, cupboards and drawers.
Family area -
Large seating area with bespoke storage comprising shelving and slatted base units with feature raised gas fire.
Utility Room - 1.92m x 1.62m
Range of wall and floor units with sink, Silestone Miami white countertop, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Recessed lights and polished plaster floor.
First Floor Return -
Family Bathroom - 3.10m x 3.26m
Carrera marble tiled bathroom with wall-mounted wc, wash hand basin on wall-mounted vanity unit with honed Calacatta marble, separate shower cubicle with rainwater shower head and hand shower attachment, recessed shelf, free standing bath with mixer tap and hand shower attachment, double glazed sash window, antique style radiator, storage press, heated towel rail, recessed lights.
Bedroom 1 - 4.38m x 3.60m
Large double room to the front with double glazed sash window with plantation shutters, coving and centre rose, antique style radiators, alarm panel, door to ensuite and open to:
Dressing Room - 3.30m x 3.26m
Large range of fitted wall to wall full height wardrobes, double glazed sash window with plantation shutters, centre rose, antique style radiator. (Originally the 4th bedroom).
Ensuite Shower Room - 1.21m x 2.57m
Carrera marble tiled shower room with wc, shower cubicle with rainwater shower head and hand shower attachment, large, mirrored cabinet, part opaque double glazed sash window, recessed light, vertical radiator.
Bedroom 2 - 4.42m x 3.60m
A bright double room to the rear with large double glazed sash window, antique style radiator, fitted wardrobes, shelving and desk unit, centre rose and coving.
Second Floor Return -
Landing -
Large skylight.
Bedroom 3 - 3.08m x 3.18m
Double bedroom with two double glazed sash windows, fitted wardrobe and shelving, recessed lights, vertical radiator.
Second Floor -
Attic Room - 4.49m x 2.73m
A clever conversion, this is a bright room with two large Velux windows, extensive eaves storage with carpet, door to:
Attic shower room - 1.70m x 1.85m
Fully tiled shower room with wc, wall-mounted wash hand basin vanity unit, walk-in shower unit, recessed lights.
Front Garden -
A traditional red-brick walled front garden. Wrought iron pedestrian gate opens into this classical garden with gravel lawn, paved walkway, borders with manicured hedging and shrubs, trees and plants. Gated side passage to rear garden. On-street permit parking.
Rear Garden -
Measuring L.44 ft x W.28 ft approx., the private rear garden enjoys a sunny southerly orientation. It has been designed and landscaped to cater for the entire family all year long. A large paved patio is accessed directly off the open plan kitchen/dining/family room and features a built-in gas-fed BBQ. This is an ideal spot for outdoor dining and entertaining. A large low maintenance synthetic lawn is bordered by the original granite walls with the considered landscaping featuring a stunning Birch tree and a superb selection of shrubs, plants and trees providing year-round colour and interest. A garden shed is positioned at the base of the garden and there is gated pedestrian access to a rear vehicular laneway.
Features
- Beautiful Victorian home expertly renovated, extended and modernised
- Stylish, elegant, light-filled interior with a largely neutral colour palette
- Total floor area of 192sqm plus attic of 18sqm approx.
- Sunny south-facing landscaped rear garden
- GFCH with underfloor heating throughout downstairs
- Bespoke Noel Dempsey kitchen
- Slimline double-glazed windows throughout the original house
- Reynaers HiFinity double glazed windows and doors in the extension
- Internal Crittall doors
- Engineered oak hardwood herringbone floors
- Polished plaster floor in extension, utility room and guest w.c.
- Alarm system and camera doorbell
- Calsitherm insulation on all external walls
- Superb location convenient to Ranelagh and Rathmines
- Local shopping at Dunville Avenue and Upper Rathmines Road
- Close to Beechwood LUAS stop
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