Description
Baile an Mhota is a superb detached Edwardian home built c. 1910. Located on Kerrymount Avenue and well positioned on 0.5 acres approx. of manicured gardens.
This exceptional house bears many of the hallmarks for which houses on this road are renowned for and has been further extended and modernised in a thorough refurbishment project. The architectural design of this era, to include detail from the Arts and Crafts movement, are recognisable to include the gable front with decorative Tudor style bargeboards and sash windows to name a few. The house has been seamlessly extended, refurbished and decorated with tastefully applied design features to create a light infused interior within a spacious internal layout. Glazed apex roofing and a bespoke glass staircase and glass floored landing ensure light is reflected throughout providing spacious and bright accommodation.
A double height entrance porch leads via a frameless glass door to the entrance hallway where light abounds. The glass staircase is a stunning feature adding a distinctly contemporary style to this period home. The drawing room to the left is dual aspect with bay to the south garden at the side. A white painted period fireplace with cast iron inset and slate hearth is complemented with wainscotting a nod to period detail but with a modern take. The drawing room opens to the dining room with matching bay window and French doors to the garden. A door from here leads to the inner hall and in turn to the kitchen. The kitchen is inspired by Philip Starcks' Library Range featuring a monoblock of frosted ripple glass storage presses framed and off-set by a wall-high set of earthy toned oak storage presses complete with sliding ladder for ease of access. There is a centre island with Carrarra marble worktop with sink and single drainer. The kitchen opens to the breakfast room which comprises a glazed wall of sliding doors opening out to the patio at the back. The breakfast room is large enough to take a family sized table to seat 14-16 comfortably complete with maple floor this is undoubtedly the perfect setting for informal entertaining. A pantry is neatly disguised behind a walnut and blackboard wall providing excellent storage solutions for kitchen paraphernalia. A large Shoji-style Japanese sliding wall allows the versatility to screen off the kitchen from the family / TV area. This is a bright dual aspect room with separate door to the front of the house, access to the basement and to the utility and bedroom to the side. Complete with contemporary recessed fire and recessed flat screen TV this is the central hub of the house. The utility room is well fitted with storage presses and has the benefit of a door out to the side garden. A bedroom with separate door to the side and shower en-suite is the perfect room for teenagers, au-pair or elderly relative.
On the first floor there are three bedrooms all of which are en-suite. The main bedroom is luxuriously appointed with separate mahogany fitted dressing room, make-up room and nursery. The en-suite bathroom enjoys a separate stand-alone bath, shower, wash hand basin and door to a generous sized balcony with glazed railing. There is a further bedroom at this level with separate access to the balcony also.
Victorian styled radiators and part feature glass floor adorn the landing. Another room off the landing, currently with rails for hanging clothes, could be used for a number of different purposes such as a dressing room, study or nursery. The second floor has two bedrooms with ensuite bathroom and under eaves storage.
The basement is undoubtedly a favourable feature. Adding invaluable additional living space in a stylish and well-designed open plan layout. A fully fitted bar opens to a comfortable lounge area with hand painted, dark panelled walls to complement the deep purple carpets. A glazed wall with two sets of double doors to the garden room ensures this is a bright area. A superb full cinema with oversized day bed and ambient lighting is off-set with opulent purple velvet curtains for a full-on cinema experience to create a truly unique entertainment space for teenagers and adults alike.
This is an exceptional home which has been refurbished to provide for every modern convenience whilst remaining sympathetic to the property's period style and enjoying the ideal location on Dublin 18's premier tree-lined road.
Garden
The gardens complete and set the tone for this superb home. Designed by Diarmuid Gavin, RDS Gold Medalist and 1995 Winner of the Chelsea Flower Show. His style in designing contemporary gardens is displayed in all its splendour in Baile and Mhota. There are a number of garden zones fused together with a combination of paving stones and cobbled footpaths, delineated with neatly trimmed buxus hedging, bay leaf trees and a wealth of specimen shrubs and plants in a well-kept manner nurtured to provide both interest, privacy and shelter. To the front of the house is a surprisingly spacious south facing lawned area. A secret garden has been honed from carefully sculpted topiary hedging with featured round timber framed playhouse. This adds a mystical, fairytale-like presence complete with copper roof. The lawn with its neatly curved edges contrasts with the spacious gravel driveway. The west facing garden, by contrast, is geometrical by design with large rectangular lawn and wrought iron four poster day bed. To the rear a composite deck runs flush with the warmly toned sandstone paving. The paving stones and flower bed borders continue through to the side garden with detached garage and separate gym.
Location
Exceptionally well located on arguably Foxrock's premier road, Kerrymount, in this leafy suburb of Foxrock approximately 12km from Stephen's Green. Located within walking distance of Foxrock Village. This quaint village enjoys a selection of popular eateries, restaurants and specialist food shops. For more extensive shopping facilities, Dunnes Stores at Cornelscourt and the Park Retail centre are close by as well as a number of convenient stores in The Park SC in Cabinteely. Foxrock Golf Club is a short distance away as is the driving range at Leopardstown Golf Club and Carrickmines Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club for the sporting enthusiast.
An excellent selection of schools are nearby including the newly opened Nord Anglia International School, the Lycee Francais d'Irlande, Hollypark Boys and Girls National School, St Brigid's Boys and Girls National School and many fine South County Dublin's Secondary Schools including Blackrock College, Mount Anville, St Andrew's College and Loreto Foxrock are a short commute away.
The Quality Bus Corridor on the N11 provides easy access to Dublin City Centre, the M50 interchange is close by as is the LUAS at Carrickmines and Sandyford. Accommodation
Entrance Porch -
Wood framed, double-height, glazed porch with ceramic tiled floor. Frameless glass door opens to:
Reception Hallway -
Large, bright, open space with white porcelino tiled floor. Mirrored cloaks closet. Bespoke glass staircase with frameless, glass balustrade and treads with stainless steel handrail and hardware.Walnut glazed double doors to:
Drawing Room -
Dual aspect with square bay to the side, contemporary wainscotting panelling. Hand painted white, period fireplace with slatted inset and brass surround. Opens to:
Dining Room -
Dual aspect with French doors to the patio area. Feature alcove. Door to inner hall.
Inner Hall -
French door to the back patio area.
Kitchen -
Philippe Starck inspired kitchen combines functionality and style drawing from the “Library” design range. This brings a contemporary style with a monoblock of frosted ripple glass storage presses framed and off-set by a wall-high set of earthy toned oak storage presses complete with sliding ladder. Pale grey granite worktop with sink and single drainer. A feature centre island with white Carerra worktop and prep sink, Miele four plate induction hob, Geggenau slimline deep fat fryer. A convenient recess accommodates a Falcon range with five plate gas hob and two door oven. An American Neff fridge sits flush in another recess opposite the centre island. Integrated Leibehr wine cooler.
Breakfast Room -
The kitchen opens to the breakfast room with large glazed sliding doors drawing the eye out to the rear garden and patio area following the boundary blurring trend of bringing the outdoor space in. Further enhanced by an electric awning for inclement weather ensuring this space is not just for sunny days! A walnut wall with recessed Miele coffee maker and blackboard inlay for chalking up daily “to do” lists opens to reveal a sizeable pantry.
Pantry -
Complete with wire rack shelves for the convenient storage of dry goods and necessities.Large Shoji-style Japanese sliding doors provide flexibility to close off, if required, the breakfast room from the family room.
Family Room -
This open plan family hub enjoys a contemporary recessed electric fire over which is provision for a large flat screen TV. Mirroring the staircase, a frameless balustrade gives access to the stairs to the basement. There is also a separate door here for informal access. A further door gives access to a lobby to the rear. This leads to:
Utility Room -
with side door. Plumbed for washing machine and dryer. Combi-stainless steel sink unit with shallow stainless steel unit. Extensive wall and floor storage unit and “frost free” freezer. Door to:
Bedroom 6 -
Separate door to side of house. Fitted wardrobes.
Ensuite -
Separate corner shower, whb in oak butcher block style unit and toilet with back to wall pan.
Basement -
Bar -
Understairs temperature controlled wine storage area. Fully fitted bar with mirrored backdrop and glass shelves. Stainless steel sink unit with drainer. Drinks fridge. “Williams” glass washer.
Lounge -
Panelled walls and French door to outdoor garden room. Opens to:
Entertainment Suite -
French doors and half-height doors to garden room. Maple floor. Luxuriously curtained walls in purple velvet enhancing sound insulation. Full wall screen TV. Door to:
Guest Toilet -
Lobby to guest toilet with whb, back to wall toilet in granite topped oak unit and separate urinal.
Garden Room -
This sub-terrain space is complete with composite decking and is surrounded by high gloss aubergine plant boxes filled with ferns and bamboo for an exotic flavour. The off-white walls and frameless glass balustrade of the staircase reflect plenty of light. Recessed lighting provide atmosphere for evening entertaining in this outdoor space enjoying natural shelter from the wind by nature of its position.
First Floor -
Main Bedroom -
Luxuriously appointed main bedroom suite. Dual aspect enjoying views over the gardens to front and side. Cast iron fireplace with tiled inset. Mahogany fitted his and hers walk-in wardrobe. Door to:
Ensuite -
Contemporary Philippe Starck Duravit stand-alone bath tub, separate shower with white Carrera marble surround. Sink in contemporary cherry vanity unit, wall hung toilet with back to wall pan. Door to large balcony with provision for a hot tub.
Dressing Room/Study -
Hand painted hanging rails.
Bedroom 3 -
Overlooking rear garden. Built in wardrobes. Wooden floor.
Ensuite -
Wall of mirrored medicine cabinet, bath with telephone and rainbow shower head.
Landing -
Linen cupboard. Victorian radiator. Feature part glass floor.
Bedroom 2 -
Large bedroom with dual aspect. French doors to balcony with composite deck flooring.Feature glass pitched skylight with electric blinds. Wooden flooring. Recess for TV.
Ensuite -
Bath with telephone shower and separate rainbow shower head. Wash hand basin in stone and toilet.
Second Floor -
Bedroom 4 -
Undereaves storage, dormer window to the front.
Ensuite -
Bath with telephone shower and separate rainbow shower. Wall hung toilet.
Bedroom 5 -
Undereaves storage.
Ensuite -
Bath with telephone shower and separate rainbow shower. Wall hung toilet.
Garden Pavilion/Gym -
This separate pavilion is currently being used as a gym but would equally suit as a garden room or home study with pine flooring and hand painted tongued and grooved walls.
Shower Room -
Shower, wash hand basin and toilet.
Garage -
Two sets of double doors. Parking for one car. Plant room. Viessmann gas fired boiler system.
Features
- Special Features
- Detached Edwardian residence extending to 538 sqm/5,800 sqft
- Separate detached garage 28 sqm/300 sqft
- Separate garden studio/gym with shower and steam room
- Extended and refurbished to exacting standards
- Located on a private and mature site of approx. 0.5 acres
- Landscaped gardens by renowned designer Diarmuid Gavin
- Six bedrooms all en-suite
- Two bedroom suites with access to large balcony area
- Underfloor gas fired heating at ground floor level plus basement level
- Philippe Starck inspired kitchen
- Guest bedroom at ground floor level with separate side access
- Bar, lounge, cinema, wine cellar and guest toilet at basement level
- Bar cinema opens out to sheltered patio garden
- Light prevails with glazed apex roof and bespoke glass staircase
- Duravit sanitary ware throughout
BER Details
BER: B3
BER No: 109141960
Energy Performance Indicator: 145.67 kWh/m2/yr
D18 A6F7 
