For all the allure of modern architecture, there’s still something truly timeless about a well maintained red brick property – like this one in Rathgar, Dublin 6.
20 Garville Road is one of a pair of red brick Victorian semi-detached homes that really stand out in the heart of one of Dublin’s most popular suburbs.
This 4 bed home, which offers 249sqm of living space, is set within well stocked secluded gardens to the front and rear with a courtyard garden and side entrance.
With a wonderful layout, spacious proportions throughout and retaining magnificent period features including restored ceiling cornice and centre roses, parquet floors and window shutters to name a few, this is very much a dream home.
No. 20 has been sensitively refurbished and restored under the supervision of Maria McVeigh architect, with great care and attention to detail and no expense spared, including a host of bespoke carpentry throughout.
With contemporary finishes and an extension to the rear, including cleverly laid out living accommodation throughout, this Rathgar home has featured in several design and interiors publications and offers a practical and versatile layout for everyday family life as well as entertaining.
The scene is set for what lies behind No. 20 from the impressive entrance hallway. There are two interconnecting reception rooms off the hallway both with restored ceiling cornice and centre rose.
The living room to the front with contemporary marble fireplace and folding doors flows through to the lounge to the rear with bespoke sliding door off the lounge with steps down to the inner hallway.
Beyond the entrance hall is the inner hallway with cleverly concealed and streamlined floor to ceiling doors with utility room, guest WC and walk-in pantry.
Large doors connect the inner hallway to the courtyard, which opens up the extension to the rear. There, a spacious open plan kitchen/living/family room with Italian limestone flooring throughout and two large doors open to the rear garden.
The property also boasts floor to ceiling doors overlooking the internal courtyard and the rear garden. Michelin star chefs have cooked in the kitchen, which is complete with a wide range of bespoke kitchen units and limestone countertop throughout.
On the first-floor return is the bathroom with Italian limestone tiled floor and walls. The first of four bedrooms is also on the first-floor return, with a large-hinged door that can push back and opens up the entire hallway.
On the first floor is bedroom 2 which is positioned to the rear of the property. This bedroom is a very spacious double bedroom with bespoke floor to ceiling wardrobes and storage.
Bedroom 3, the primary, is positioned to the front of the property with a floating wall creating a magnificent walk-through wardrobe and luxurious ensuite shower room off with black glass interlined with linen to create a spa like finish.
The second-floor return is a mirror image of that on the first-floor, with bedroom 4 and the bathroom also en-suite.
Outside to the front and rear are landscaped gardens, including a railed garden to the front with gravelled path and a wide variety of mature planting throughout. To the rear is a secluded, well stocked garden with lawn, paved and decked patio areas and side entrance.
The privacy cannot be understated from the front or back. The vendors have created a hidden oasis in the heart of Dublin 6 offering peace and tranquillity.
Garville Road enjoys an exceptional location and offers a real sense of community that is just two miles from St Stephen's Green, offering unparalleled convenience with Rathmines, Rathgar, Ranelagh and Dartry right at your doorstep. It is also just a short walk away from local shopping options at Upper Rathmines Road and Rathgar village, and a mere 10-minute stroll to Cowper Road Luas station.
For sports enthusiasts, there are top-notch facilities nearby including Brookfield Tennis Club, Donnybrook Tennis Club, Riverview Racquet and Fitness Club, as well as Milltown and Castle Golf Clubs.
The area also boasts some of Dublin's finest educational institutions such as Gonzaga, St. Mary's, and Muckross Colleges, Alexandra College, and The Teresian School. Notable national schools include Kildare Place, Scoil Bride, Ranelagh Multi-denominational, and Sandford National.
This restored Rathgar home is one that has so much going for it inside and out.
Find out more about 20 Garville Road at www.myhome.ie/5009770 or contact selling agent Pat Mullery of Mullery O’Gara Estate Agents on 01 255 2489.
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