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Mullery O’Gara are delighted to present 75 Palmerston Road to the open market. An impressive red brick, extended two storey over garden level Victorian residence. Well set back from the road with ample parking to front. Well stocked, secluded gardens to rear with patio areas and rear pedestrian laneway access.
With a wonderful lay out, spacious proportions throughout and retaining magnificent period features including matching fireplaces, ceiling cornice and centre roses, restored timber floors, doors and window shutters to name a few. No. 75 has been sensitively refurbished and restored under the supervision of a conservation and heritage architect with great care and attention to detail with no expense spared. Featuring a contemporary 3 storey extension to rear, where the old marries the new in a seamless fashion.
Granite steps lead to the main reception hallway with grand ceiling height ornate ceiling cornice, centre rose and archway through to inner hall. There are two superb interconnecting reception rooms at hall level. Both of which boast original matching marble fireplaces, ceiling cornice, centre rose, original timer floors, sash windows and shutters. Special features in the reception rooms are the hand painted walls and wall plates by renowned Historic paint specialist, Don Knox and the original shutter style doors matching the window shutters with ornate architraves.
On the return is Bedroom 1 with floor to ceiling windows and bespoke wardrobes. There is also an ensuite shower room, fully tiled with shower, w.c and whb.
On the first floor return is the luxurious family bathroom featuring a four claw stand-alone bath hand painted by Don Knox, separate shower, w.c and vanity double sink unit with lighting and mirror finished with Anitca tiled floor.
On the first floor, Bedroom 2 is to the rear of the property with wall to wall in frame bespoke wardrobes, panelled walls and ceiling cornice. Bedroom 3 to the front has two bespoke fitted wardrobes, hand painted Don Knox wall mural, original shutters and ceiling cornice. Bedroom 4 is also to the front and has dado rail, ceiling cornice, window shutters and has access to attic. On the return is a shower room, fully tiled with shower, w.c, whb.
At garden level with separate entrance is an impressive open plan layout, full of natural light benefitting from the dual aspect and with an excellent flow from interconnecting rooms. Tastefully designed with Antica natural stone floor that runs throughout the entire downstairs and into the rear garden creating visual continuity, perfect for tying the house to the outside.
The family room is to the front with bespoke built in cabinetry, open fireplace, alcove shelving and sash windows. Beyond the family room is the kitchen/breakfast room complete with an extensive range of shaker kitchen units with a balance of solid wood and granite worktops by Siematic Kitchens. Undermount sink, high spec Gagganeau appliances, LaCave wine fridge and Briannia gas rangemaster.
Step down from the kitchen to the living room with rooflight, floor to ceiling bifold doors to the rear garden creating a wonderful additional space for entertaining. Off the living room is a study with floor to ceiling windows, rooflight, door to inner hall and patio door to garden. There is a well-equipped utility area with Miele appliances.
Outside to the front is gravelled parking set behind automatic gates bordered by mature hedging. To the rear is a most private landscaped garden with cut stone boundary walls, patio areas, low maintenance artificial grass and raised beds hosting an abundance of mature trees, plants and shrubs. Rear pedestrian access to laneway off Ormond or Kileen Road.
Palmerston Road is one of South Dublin’s most sought after roads, an enviable location with all the area has to offer. Within a short walk are artisan shops and cafes on Dunville Avenue and the villages of Ranelagh and Rathmines with their fantastic choice of restaurants, bars and shops.
There are of top primary and secondary schools in the area including Alexandra College, Gonzaga, St. Mary’s, Sandford Park, Muckross, Scoil Bhríde, Sandford National, Ranelagh Multi-Denominational all closeby. Recreational facilities are also well catered for in the area with Belgrave Square and Palmerston Park on your doorstep. Palmerston Road is an extremely accessible location with Beechwood LUAS and numerous bus routes in the locality.
Features
Accommodation
Hall Level
Reception Hall
Restored front door with fanlight. Ornate ceiling cornice, centre rose, stained timber floor, dado rail and arch to inner hall.
Lounge
Open fire with marble mantlepiece, slate inset and hearth. High ceilings with ceiling cornice, centre rose, picture rail. Stained timber floor, sash windows with window shutters. Don Knox hand painted walls and original shutter style doors to
Dining room
Open fire with matching marble mantelpiece, tiled inset and slate hearth. High ceilings with ceiling cornice, centre rose, picture rail. Stained timber floor, sash windows with window shutters. Don Knox hand painted walls.
Return
Bedroom 1 (Ensuite)
Floor to ceiling windows overlooking garden. Bespoke cabinetry. Recessed lights.
Ensuite shower room
Antica natural stone tiled walls and floor with Hansgrohe shower, Villeroy & Boch w.c and whb, towel radiator and recessed glazed shelving.
1st Floor Return
Landing
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Bathroom
Antica natural stone tiled walls and floor, four claw stand-alone cast iron bath - hand painted by Don Knox. Hansgrohe twin overhead and telephone shower. Villeroy & Boch w.c and double whb with vanity unit, lighting and mirror. Large towel radiator and floor to ceiling windows overlooking garden.
1st Floor
Bedroom 2( rear)
Wall to wall bespoke fitted wardrobes with panelled walls, ceiling cornice, centre rose and dado rail.
Bedroom 3 (front)
Two bespoke fitted wardrobes, window shutters. Recessed lights. Hand painted Don Knox mural.
Bedroom 4 (front)
Bespoke shelved unit. Window shutters, ceiling cornice and dado rail. Recessed lights and access to attic.
2nd Floor Return
Bathroom
Intricate Mosaic tiled floor and walls. Hansgrohe shower, Villeroy & Boch w.c and whb, towel radiator, vanity mirror and recessed lights.
Garden Level - Separate Entrance
Hall
Under steps storage. Central heating boilers.
Inner Hall / Utility / Guest w.c
Walk-in closet, utility plumbed for washing machine and dryer. Guest w.c, and whb.
Family Room
Antica natural stone tiled floor. Open fireplace with alcove shelving either side, bench storage and bespoke cabinetry. Bifold glazed doors to Kitchen.
Kitchen / Breakfast room
Extensive range of overhead and undercounter kitchen units with solid wood and Granite worktop by Siematic Kitchen. Undermount sink unit, high spec Gagganeau appliances and Briannia gas rangemaster. Island unit with additional storage and LaCave wine fridge. Built in seating. Recessed lights, Antica natural stone tiled floor and opening to living room
Living Room
Floor to ceiling bifold glazed doors to garden. Antica natural stone tiled floor and recessed lights.
Study
Antica natural stone tiled floor, floor to ceiling windows with rooflight and recessed lights.
Outside
Front gardens set behind automatic gates to gravelled area for parking bordered by mature hedging and trees. To the rear is a most private landscaped garden, not overlooked. Complete with an abundance of mature shrubs, plants and trees. Low maintenance Antica natural stone paved patio area and artificial grass. Concrete built outhouse. Garden lighting, sound system. Door to lane accessed via Ormond Road or Kileen Road.
