Rathdown Manor, Ballycorus Road, Rathmichael, Co. Dublin, D18T104

Rathdown Manor is an impressive residence of distinction built in the Tudor style with many unique and charming features. Beautifully proportioned and contemporary interiors extend to approximately 490sqm (5,274sqft) of habitable space and an additional 420sqm (4,520 sqft) within the footprint of immensely functional space to include attic (second floor), Basement and Double Garage. With excellent head height, all of recent construction. Set in the heart of Rathmichael on approximately 1.5 acres of serene and verdant landscaped grounds, bounded by a brook, and tranquil meandering pathways. Offering security, privacy and space. The gardens of this exquisitely spacious home will be of particular interest to nature lovers and horticulturists. The luxurious accommodation is designed for entertaining on a grand scale. Briefly, the accommodation comprises an elegantly spacious Reception Hall featuring an Adams style fireplace with morning room utilisation, Guest cloakroom, Spacious Kitchen/Dining area leading to a generous conservatory designed for more formal dining overlooking the gardens. Additionally the ground floor has the benefit of is an ensuite bedroom in the East wing in addition to the caterer's kitchen/comms room both of which are served from the east wing lobby. The latter in turn leads to the double garage, gardeners wc and boiler room. The conservatory in turn links to the generously proportioned drawing room, sun room connecting the front of the house to the rear incorporating unimpeded open plan triple aspect. The feature sweeping staircase ascends to a galleried landing above with ornate balustrades extending through to a the second floor. The four double bedrooms on the first floor benefit from panoramic surrounding landscaping. The Second floor comprises three generously proportioned divisions is located above this comprising of oak floors, with kitchenette having extended sylvan aspects on all elevations with feature porthole window On the lower level there is a truly exceptionally functional basement with excellent head height and a double garage. To complete the extensive accommodation there is a self-contained Annex Guest with two bedrooms, one en-suite, separate bathroom and a generously proportioned Living area in addition to kitchen facility and bathroom. There is ample parking to the front and side of the property (up to thirty cars) which is accessed via blacksmith fabricated automated gates in hammer forged Tudor style complementing the house style. Extensive external lighting illuminates the property and gardens nocturnally, creating a magical scene in the evenings, and children will be enchanted and constantly entertained by the atmosphere of exploration within the grounds. Rathdown Manor is set in a dream location - a verdant setting surrounded by mature trees and hedging yet within easy reach of local shopping facilities in Shankill Village and convenient to larger shopping centres in Bray and Cornelscourt, The Park Carrickmines and Dundrum Shopping Centre. The DART station at Shankill, and The LUAS at Cherrywood provide frequent access to and from the city centre. Locally there is an excellent selection of primary and secondary schools including Rathmichael National School in addition to St. Gerard's and John Scottus Pre-School, National and Secondary School as well as Rosemont Girls Secondary, Sandyford. Accommodation: Elegant Hall door with panelled leaded glass detail. Reception Hall: 11.33m x 3.69m. With oak timber floors and Adams Style Fireplace. Magnificent American Oak timber staircase with ornamental cast iron balustrades leading to the first floor and further extending to the second floor in identical detail. Ideal coffee morning room usage, entertaining visitors with ambience created by the Adams style chimney piece open fire focal point. Morning Room: 11.40m x 3.9m with hardwood timber floor. Magnificent marble fireplace fitted with cast iron inset and slate hearth. Ornate plaster detail including dental cornicing and centre roses. Generous under stairs coat hanging facility. Guest Cloakroom: with white suite incorporating w.c., pedestal, w.h.b, heated towel rail and tiled underfloor electric heating. Double doors leading from this reception area to drawing room. Garden Room: 4.29m x 2.4m with timber floor. Triple aspect. Double doors to gardens and grounds. Drawing Room: 10.44m x 3.75m with hardwood timber floor. Exquisite plaster detail. Fitted desk and book shelves in matching Oak. Superb matching twin Adams style fireplace with cast iron inset for open fire. Plumbed for LPG.as alternative choice for open flame gas fire. Triple aspect. Glazed double doors to: Conservatory/Sun Room: 6.34m x 3.54m with attractive double aspect /generous formal dining capacity and overview of garden Polished American white Oak floor.French doors to gardens. Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room: 11.33m x 3.77m with solid polished Oak floor. Extensive range of elegant cream fitted units with ceramic detail incorporating polished granite worktop areas with granite splashback, integrated dishwasher, stainless steel double sink, integrated fridge and freezer, stainless steel microwave, stainless steel Leisure range cookers- 3 ovens and warming oven, 5 ring ceramic hob, concealed extractor and breakfast counter. Glazed doors to conservatory. Caterers Kitchen/Comms Room: 3.86m x 3.43m with timber floor. Belfast style sink and fitted presses. Provision for choice of additional leisure cooker /hob and washing machine. Bedroom 5: 5.34m x 4.18m (inclusive of en-suite area) sited in East wing comprising shower, wc, large vanity unit/whb. Fully tiled walls and floor. Located on ground floor and designed to facilitate infirm/injured or unwell occupier for the avoidance of stair usage and for ease of maintaining aural contact with- other occupiers working on ground floor. East Wing - Lobby: generously proportioned giving direct access to 5 doors/apartment stairs and separate exit door to exterior. Bedroom 6: (Apartment) 5.30m x 5.00m. Double fitted wardrobes. Dual aspect. Under eaves storage. Shower Room/Ensuite: 2.16m x 2.02m. Fully tiled walls and floor. White suite incorporating shower, w.c. and w.h.b. in vanity unit. Heated towel rail. Bedroom 7: (Apartment ): 114sqft with main bathroom attached. FEATURE STAIRCASE FROM RECEPTION HALL TO SPACIOUS PEN GALLERY LANDING with leaded cut SWAROVSKI chandelier. Master Bedroom Suite 1: 5.45m x 4.20m with super views. Dressing room with built-in wardrobes and his and hers whb.'s set in polished granite surround. Jacuzzi and Bidet. Garden views. Bathroom Ensuite: 2.34m x 1.72m with white suite incorporating Jacuzzi bath, Triton power shower, heated towel rail, bidet and w.c. Travertine tiled walls and floor. Bedroom Suite 2: 4.12m x 4.00m with shower room ensuite 2: 2.84m x 0.87m with white suite incorporating shower, whb in vanity unit, w.c. and heated towel rail, tiled walls and floor. Underfloor electric heating. Bedroom Suite 3: 4.28m x 3.90m. Shower room ensuite with white suite incorporating shower, w.c. and whb. in vanity unit. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls and floor. Built-in wardrobes Under floor heating. Bedroom 4: 3.89m x 3.72m with built-in wardrobes. Family bathroom: 3.80m x 1.57m white suite incorporating a Jacuzzi bath, w.c. and whb in vanity unit. Triton electric shower. Heated towel rail Fully tiled walls and under floor heating. Linden Room: 2.60m x 1.82m with hot water cylinder. Second Floor: With Solid oak floored rooms with attractive triple aspect. Two matching glass fronted solid fuel fireplaces. Range of fitted Kitchen units with stainless steel double sink. Extensive floored, under eaves storage. Feature porthole window. Basement: 286sqm (3000 sqft). Divided into 7 zones, including a strong room.These rooms are multi-purpose spaces, ideal for home cinema/gym/spa/swimming pool/ soft play area. Perfect for maturing Irish malt whiskey in casks/premier CRU wines leading to exponential profits when matured to vintage age. Large Double Garage (Twin matching doors): 8.22m x 6.13m with painted concrete floor. Work benches: 7 meters Central Vacuuming system. Gardeners w.c and w.h.b. Fully tiled walls and floor. Boiler room Outside: Automated gates opening to the sweeping driveway extending around to the rear of the property. Extensive beautifully landscaped multi level gardens with putting green. There is a feature arched Dickensian style lantern-illuminated Arched bridge leading to the island, setting a spectacular nocturnal scene. Other Notable Features: Charming arched Dickensian Style bridge. Exterior clock encased in Cupola topped by Rooster weather Vane. Secret garden. All W.C 's with underfloor heating. Trout stream and charming seating areas. Self-contained two bedroom apartment. Orchard and herb garden. Ten External Water Taps. Extensive exterior lighting. Low energy security lighting. Enriched soil and specimen shrubs. Two waterside decking areas with Idyllic ambience of the babbling brook. Caterers Kitchen/Utility/Comms room