39 Kenilworth Square West, Rathgar, Dublin 6

Sold

Beds	6 beds
Price	Sold
Property Type	Semi-Detached House
Size	270 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-Exempt
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Eircode	D06 P2C7
Group Name	Sherry FitzGerald Rathmines
Sales License Number	002183

Description

A gracious and handsome semi-detached Victorian home, superbly positioned on the sunny western side of Kenilworth Square minutes from the heart of Rathgar Village. The property was built in the late 1800's and has been in the same ownership for 20 years. Lovingly maintained and enjoyed, this elegant family home offers light-filled, well-proportioned and versatile accommodation of approximately 270sq.m. (2,906 sq.ft.) and currently incorporates a self-contained 2-bedroom apartment at garden level. The property further benefits from excellent off-street parking and a wonderfully mature, private south-west-facing rear garden. Arranged over three levels, the versatile accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hallway, gracious drawing room, L-shaped kitchen/dining room and guest w.c. on the hall level. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms and bathroom. The garden level is currently separate to the main house and comprises of a well-appointed 2-bedroom apartment with own door, hallway, large living/dining room, separate kitchen, rear hallway with 2 bedrooms and bathroom off. This apartment could easily be re-instated into the main house. Well set back from the road, No.39 has been a very happy home, evidenced by its warm and inviting atmosphere. Previously owned by Peggy Jordan, a Dublin character who played a major role in promoting musicians in the 1960's, it was a famous musical get-together and party house. It is rich in classical period features, whilst also enjoying pleasing views over picturesque Kenilworth Square itself. Description of this character-filled home would not be complete without mention of its glorious gardens. The secluded rear garden (L13m x W11m approx.) is accessed via an enclosed side passageway and has been wonderfully cultivated over the years. Enjoying a much sought-after south-west facing orientation, it features several suntrap seating areas, all surrounded by a superb array of specimen shrubs, trees and plants to include Agapanthus, Helebores, Silver Birch and Hydrangea to name but a few, providing great colour and interest throughout the year. The front offers ample parking for 2-3 cars comfortably, and also features a wide selection of flowering plants, shrubs and a beautiful Magnolia tree. Ideally situated on the western, quiet side of Kenilworth Square, this highly sought-after location is within walking distance of Rathgar, Terenure, Harold's Cross, Rathmines and Ranelagh and benefits from all the amenities on offer. Several of Dublin's most sought-after schools, both junior and senior are on the doorstep including Rathgar National School, KPS, Stratford College, The High School, St. Mary's College and Alexandra College. Local public transport is excellent with regular bus services making Dublin City Centre an easy commute and access to the M50 is just minutes away. This popular residential locale continues to appeal to families where the grandeur, character and practicality of an older house in a great location, combine with flexible accommodation allowing for many lifestyle choices, thereby providing a lasting appeal.

Accommodation

Hall Level - Entrance Hallway - 1.90m x 9.70m Fanlight, coving, centre piece, alcove, arch, alarm panel, original timber floors, arched opaque sash window with working shutters. Under stairs storage, original banisters and balustrade, utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine. Guest wc - 1.97m x 1.16m wc, wash hand basin, cupboard with Ideal logic gas boiler, sash window. Drawing Room - 6.33m x 6.00m Gracious room with 2 sash windows with working shutters, handsome marble fireplace with tiled inset, brass surround, open grate, coving, centre piece, picture rail, alcove, pantry store / cupboard space. Kitchen / Dining Room - 2.12m x 3.43m L shaped room, hand painted cream wall and floor units with sink unit, Bosch gas hob, Zanussi electric oven, Belling extractor hood, tiled splashback, integrated fridge, Bosch integrated dishwasher, 8 pane sash window overlooking rear garden, coving, breakfast counter through to: Dining Area - 4.41m x 4.88m Wide plank original timber floors, grey marble fireplace with flower motif tiled inset, brass hood, open grate, tiled hearth, coving, centre piece, picture rail, door to: Hallway - 1.90m x 1.15 Wide 12 pane sash window with working shutters, lovely views over the rear garden. Door to rear garden / steps. First Return - Bright Landing - Original sash windows with working shutters, wide plank timber floor. First Floor - Landing - 4.72m x 1.46m Skylight, coving. Bedroom 1 - 2.89m x 3.50m Double to front, small cast iron fireplace with timber surround, arched sash window with working shutters, lovely views over Kenilworth Square and the playing pitches. Bedroom 2 - 5.60m x 5.00m Principal bedroom. Large elegant double room with 2 sash windows with working shutters and window seats. Beautiful views over Kenilworth Square, coving, handsome cast iron open fireplace, timber surround, fixed wardrobes flank the chimney breast with a single fitted wardrobe on the other wall. Ceiling height 3.43m. Bedroom 3 - 3.61m x 4.83m Bright double to the rear, large 12 pane sash window with working shutters, west facing, fitted wardrobes, coving and picture rail. Bedroom 4 - 2.69m x 3.28m Bright double to the rear, original timber floors, coving, 8 pane sash window with working shutters, bookshelves. 2nd Floor Return - Landing - Hotpress, cupboard, water tank. Bathroom - 1.92m x 2.85m Light filled, tiled shower cubicle with electric shower, wc, wash hand basin, bath with telephone shower attachment, tiled walls, picture window. Garden Level - A separate self-contained 2-bedroom apartment is located here. Could be reconnected to the main house.Currently provides for an ideal home / income option or independent living accommodation for a family member. Entrance Hallway - Tiled floor, small sash window. Doors to kitchen and Living / Dining Room - 5.73m x 4.71m Quarry tiled floor, ceiling height here 2.82m. Raised hearth with solid fuel stove and granite surround, 2 sash windows, door to: Rear Hallway - Quarry tiled floor, door to side passage and garden, great storage, utility cupboard, hotpress with plumbing for washing machine and drier. Bedroom 1 - 3.81m x 4.72m Double to rear, marble fireplace, 12 pane sash window with working shutters, enjoying views over rear garden. Bedroom 2 - 2.55m x 3.17m Double bedroom, sash window. Bathroom - 1.82m x 2.67m Tiled floor, bath with tiled surround and electric shower, wash hand basin, wc, extractor fan. Kitchen/ Breakfast room - 2.75m x 3.41m Hand painted cream wall and floor units, sink unit, DeLonghi gas hob, Zanussi electric oven, tiled splashback, plumbed for dishwasher, gas boiler (Glow-worm), extractor fan, breakfast counter. Outside - Front - Mature, railed gravel driveway with off street parking for 2 3 cars, mature flower beds and borders. Door to side passage with storage shed. Rear - Measures L13.1m x W 11.3m, enjoys south westerly aspect wonderfully lush, well stocked with a considered array of flowers, shrubs, trees, 3 patio areas which capture the south and south west light / sunshine, bordered by granite walls and fencing.

Features

Services:
Main house: GFCH
Apartment: GFCH
Main house and apartment are metered / heated separately.

BER Details

Exempt

Negotiator

Andrea Whelan

Description

Accommodation

Features

Services:
Main house: GFCH
Apartment: GFCH
Main house and apartment are metered / heated separately.

BER Details

Exempt

Negotiator

Andrea Whelan