2 Harcourt Terrace, Dublin 2, D02E722

An exceptionally elegant semi-detached three storey over basement Regency style period home, ideally located on one of Dublin’s most attractive and convenient roads, just off Adelaide Road and only 600m walk to St Stephen’s Green. The street was built in the 1820’s by Frenchman Charles Joly. The house was completely refurbished and extended in 2017 and extends to 376sqm / 4,047sqft approx. with rooms of gracious proportions complemented by many notable original features including sash windows, ornate ceiling cornices, centre roses and high ceilings. No 2 is well screened from the road by hedging with an attractive railed garden laid out in artificial lawn bordered by box hedging with valuable off street car parking behind electric gates. The original granite steps lead into the impressive entrance hallway with hand painted walls, ceiling cornice and overhead cupola which sets the tone for the quality of the restoration of this fine home. A butler’s kitchen to the rear of the hall is ideal for entertaining and is fitted with mahogany cabinets by The Victorian Kitchen Company. Two beautifully proportioned interconnecting reception rooms off the inner hall feature stunning marble fireplaces, original ceiling cornices and centre roses, whilst on the hall floor return, a cosy living room overlooks the garden with a separate wc off the landing. At basement level, the kitchen / breakfast room is fitted with modern units and a cream AGA acts as a focal point. French doors lead to an impressive garden room, designed by Trombé which features an automatic retractable glass roof and opens out to the sunny garden. To the front, there is a study / fourth bedroom with access to the front garden. A utility room, pantry, wine cellar and guest wc complete the accommodation at this level. Upstairs, there are three further double bedrooms, the stunning main bedroom suite which incorporates a large dressing room which could equally be used as an additional bedroom. A luxuriously appointed bathroom is located on the first floor return and there is a separate shower room on the top floor. The west facing and private rear garden is beautifully landscaped with a selection of mature plants and trees with a central pond, barbeque area with overhead canopy, potting shed and large garage with a vehicular right of way through electric gates. The convenience of the location cannot be overstated, being within strolling distance of all amenities the city centre has to offer including shops, bars, restaurants and an array of transport facilities. Nearby educational, social and cultural amenities include National Concert Hall, Trinity College, Grafton Street and Merrion Square, being home to institutions such as Leinster House, the Museum of Natural History and the National Gallery of Ireland. It is also within walking distance of both Grand Canal Dock and the IFSC. The Harcourt LUAS stop is just a short walk and numerous bus routes serve the area. Over the years, Harcourt Terrace attracted artistic sorts including artist Sarah Purser, who resided at number 11 between 1887 and 1909. Here Purser – whose work is part of the national collection – operated a noted studio that was often visited by the likes of Irish revolutionary Maud Gonne, poet WB Yeats and playwright and republican Edward Martyn. More revolutionary rumblings happened around 1920, when Mary Flannery Woods of Cumann na mBan purchased a safe house for a leading figure in the struggle for Irish independence, Michael Collins. Entrance Hall: welcoming entrance hall with hand painted walls, ceiling cornice, ceiling detail, oval cupola and tiled floor. Butlers Kitchen: fitted with a range of mahogany wall and floor units by The Victorian Kitchen Company, stainless steel work surfaces and sink unit, Neff oven, Neff hob, extractor fan, Neff integrated dishwasher, tiled floor, tiled splashback, ceiling cornice, recessed lights and Velux roof light. Inner Hall: with ceiling cornice, reclaimed pitch pine polished floor, and wall panelling. Drawing Room: beautifully proportioned room with two sash windows, original shutters, ceiling cornice, centre rose, reclaimed pitch pine polished floor, radiator cabinet and a stunning marble fireplace. Interconnecting doors to: Dining Room: overlooking the back garden with hand painted walls, sash window, original shutters, ceiling cornice, centre rose, reclaimed pitch pine polished floor, radiator cabinets and a stunning marble fireplace. HALL FLOOR RETURN Landing: with ceiling cornice, recessed lights and reclaimed pitch pine polished floor. Guest WC: with antique wc with raised cistern, wash hand basin, ceiling cornice and reclaimed pitch pine polished floor. Living Room: cosy room overlooking the garden with reclaimed pitch pine polished floor, timber mantelpiece with cast iron inset, gas fire, ceiling cornice and French doors to balcony. BASEMENT Hall: with ceiling cornice, recessed lights, reclaimed Herringbone maple floor and original door with stained glass to outer hall with door to front. Pantry: with fitted cabinets, reclaimed Herringbone maple floor and recessed lights. Door to: Utility Room: with reclaimed Herringbone maple floor, recessed lights, drying rail, Belfast sink unit and plumbing for washing machine. Wine Cellar: with generous wine racks and original floor. Kitchen / Breakfast Room: with reclaimed Herringbone oak floor, cream gas AGA, brick chimney breast, ceiling cornice and contemporary strip ceiling lights. Garden Room: a bespoke room, designed by Trombé with automatic retractable glass roof, exposed brick wall and doors to the garden. Study / Bedroom 4: with reclaimed Herringbone maple floor, ceiling cornice, recessed lights and door to the front. Guest WC: with wc, wash hand basin, ceiling cornice, recessed lights and reclaimed maple floor. FIRST FLOOR RETURN Landing: with reclaimed pitch pine polished floor and roof light. French doors to: Bathroom: luxuriously appointed with cast iron bath encased in mahogany, antique wc with raised cistern, antique marble top wash hand basin, antique step in shower, reclaimed from the Dorchester Hotel, three sash windows, ceiling cornice, recessed lights, hotpress and reclaimed pitch pine polished floor. FIRST FLOOR MAIN BEDROOM SUITE Bedroom: spanning the full width of the house with two sash windows, original shutters, ceiling cornice, centre rose, marble fireplace and interconnecting doors to: Dressing Room: overlooking the back garden with ceiling cornice, centre rose, marble fireplace and sash window with original shutters. Plumbing for ensuite. SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 2: spanning the full width of the house with two sash windows, original shutters, marble fireplace and reclaimed pitch pine polished floor. Bedroom 3: overlooking the back garden with fitted wardrobe, sash window with shutters and cast iron fireplace. Shower Room: with step in shower, Triton T90sr shower, wc, wash hand basin, partially tiled walls and tiled floor.