Description
Presenting a wonderful opportunity to acquire an impressive 5-bedroom two storey over garden level semi-detached Victorian residence with development potential to the rear (subject to relevant planning permission).
Enjoying a prime position on this popular residential square, Number 5 offers substantial, versatile accommodation totalling 316 sqm / 3401 sqft approx.. It occupies a total site of 0.2acre, retaining its full original garden with rear vehicular access to Kenilworth Lane, providing the discerning buyer with development potential (subject to relevant planning permission).
Approached via traditional wrought iron gates, the landscaped front garden with ample off-street parking and impressive granite staircase leading to the hall door sets off the handsome aesthetics of this Victorian home. Situated directly overlooking picturesque Kenilworth Square, it enjoys glorious views of the Dublin Mountains in the distance. In the same ownership for almost 40 years, this elegant Victorian home retains a wealth of original features to include ornate cornicing, working shutters, architraving and handsome marble fireplaces. The ceiling heights at hall and first floor level are an impressive 3.6m, which add to the light, space and grandeur.
Presenting in good order throughout, the light-filled, well-appointed accommodation offers a flexible layout, providing for a great balance of gracious living and generous bedroom space, served by ample bathrooms. The accommodation briefly comprises; a large and welcoming entrance hallway with two equally spacious interconnecting reception rooms and study/den and a WC on the return. At garden level, there is a shower room, guest WC, two offices, a utility room, boot room, kitchen/breakfast room and a family room, which has double doors opening to the landscaped rear garden. In the upper floors of the house there are 5 bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The landscaped private rear garden (12m x 30m approx.) is bordered by granite walls and boasts a large garage (12m x 7.2m approx.) with access to Kenilworth Lane. Neighbouring houses have built 1 or 2 mews properties at the rear of their gardens, which gives precedent to do the same, subject to planning permission. This is a delightfully private garden, ideal for enjoying al fresco dining and entertaining family and guests.
Kenilworth Square is a wonderful mix of fine period family homes and is extremely popular with a wide selection of buyers, particularly those with a growing family in search of a spacious and well located home. This is a superb residential location with an abundance of local and nearby facilities and amenities. It is conveniently located within a gentle stroll of the villages of Rathmines, Rathgar, Terenure and Harold's Cross and is approx. 3km from St Stephen's Green and many of Dublin's principal places of business. Well served by excellent transport links including the 18 and 83 bus routes, the latter of which provides rapid access to the city centre. It is also well served by the coveted local junior and senior schools such as Rathgar Junior School, Rathgar National School, Zion Parish School, Stratford College, Terenure College, St Mary's College, Alexandra College, St Louis and The High School. There are a host of shops and restaurants within easy reach, including those in local villages and in shopping centres in nearby Dundrum Town Centre and St Stephen's Green. The Square enjoys many activities including schools' rugby, cricket, tag rugby and Boy Scouts. Local public parks and playgrounds nearby include Bushy Park, Dodder Linear Park, Harold's Cross Park and Palmerston Park. Truly a superb location!
In summary, 5 Kenilworth Square is a well-appointed, versatile Victorian family home with landscaped gardens, development potential (subject to planning permission), invaluable off-street parking, overlooking picturesque Kenilworth Square in a supremely convenient, well-served location, sure to be of appeal to a wide and discerning audience. Accommodation
Hall Level -
Granite steps lead to entrance hallway.
Entrance Hallway -
Welcoming reception hallway, original hall door with fan light, intricate cornicing and centre rose, picture rail, hardwood flooring, door to;
Inner Hallway -
Cornicing, centrepiece, dado rail.
Drawing Room - 6.42m x 4.72m
Gracious reception room with two sash windows with working shutters, ornate cornicing, centrepiece, picture rail, open fireplace with marble surround, tiled inset and hearth. Folding double doors through to;
Formal Dining Room - 4.39m x 5.69m
Elegant reception room with handsome open marble fireplace, ornate cornicing, centrepiece, picture rail, tall sash window with working shutters.
Study/Den - 3.06m x 4.11m
Ideal home office, tall sash window with working shutters, fireplace with gas fire stove, cornicing and picture rail, phone point.
1st Floor Return -
Arched stained glass sash window, dado rail,
Guest WC -
Wash hand basin, w.c., sash window, hardwood floor.
First Floor -
Landing -
Cornicing, attic hatch, dado rail, shelved hotpress, Velux window.
Bedroom 1 - 4.31m x 5.69m
Principal to rear, cornicing, picture rail, large sash window with shutters, extensive wardrobes with vanity, sink unit.
Bedroom 2 - 2.78m x 4.77m
Double to front, sash window with working shutters, cornicing, fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom 3 - 2.98m x 3.79m
Double to front, sash window with working shutters, cornicing, lovely views over Kenilworth Square / St Marys training grounds.
Bedroom 4 - 3.03m x 4.09m
Double to front, fitted wardrobes with vanity sink/unit, sash with working shutters.
Bathroom - 1.81m x 2.50m
Fully tiled, bath with shower attachment, wash hand basin, Dimplex heater, extractor fan, double glazed window.
Bedroom 5 - 3.02m x 2.55m
Good sized single room with built in wardrobes with vanity unit, sash windows with working shutters, cornicing.
Hall Return -
Double glazed sash window
Guest WC -
Wash hand basin, w.c.
Garden Level -
Inner Hallway -
Plumbed for washing machine, understairs storage, black and white tiled floor, door to rear garden and door to boot room.
Family Room - 4.09m x 5.62m
Cornicing, gas stove, hardwood flooring, French doors to rear patio and garden. Folding doors to;
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 6.40m x 4.84m
Overlooking the front garden. Maple shaker wall and floor units with gas hob, extractor fan, twin oven, integrated fridge, plumbed for dishwasher, tiled floor, 2 sash windows and fireplace with gas stove.
Shower Room -
Shower cubicle with Mira Elite electric shower, w.c., wash hand basin, tiled wall and floor, Dimplex heater, sash window.
Guest W.C - 1.88m x 0.77m
W.C
Boot Room - 1.86m x 1.27m
Door to side passage, tiled floor, door to;
Utility Room -
Gas and electric meters, under stairs storage.
Office 1 - 1.85m x 3.09m
Previously used as a veterinary surgery, tiled floor, sash windows x2
Office 2 - 3.03m x 4.09m
Gas boiler, sash window
Gardens -
A traditional railed front garden with off-street parking for 2 cars. Mature with hedgerow and flowering plants, shrubs. Gated side access to passageway. The rear garden is particularly impressive measuring L.35m x W.12m approx. (to external garage wall). Laid in lawn with mature shrubs, trees and flowering plants dotted throughout, it features 2 sunny patio areas and greenhouse. At the base of the garden is a very large garage, L.7.2m x W.12m (max approx.), with vehicular access to an established mews laneway, Kenilworth Lane. This and the garden offer development potential (subject to relevant planning permission) neighbouring properties have set precedent
Features
- Handsome Victorian semi-detached house
- 316 sqm / 3401 sqft approx.
- Total site area 0.2acre
- Retains full rear garden with large garage and vehicular access to Kenilworth Lane
- Offers development potential to rear (subject to planning permission)
- Accommodation includes 5 bedrooms / 4 reception rooms / study / 2 x offices / 4 bathrooms
- Superb location overlooking Kenilworth Square
- Close to Rathgar, Rathmines, Harold's Cross, Terenure and the city centre
- GFCH
- Alarm
- Regular 18 and 83 bus routes provide swift access to city centre
BER Details
Negotiator
D06 NY58 
