5 Palmerston Villas, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06A0X9

A beautiful Victorian Grand Dame in a quiet cul-de-sac, number 5 Palmerston Villas is the epitome of period charm and unrivalled scale and proportion. A truly impressive and inviting two storey over garden level Victorian family home offering generous, light filled and elegant accommodation of approximately 410 sqm (4413 sqft). This fine property enjoys a seamless blend of traditional and modern day conveniences and all the while sympathetic to its era. With secure gated off-street parking on a low maintenance pebble driveway complemented by verdant landscaped private wraparound gardens. Tucked away on a quiet residential cul de sac and well set back from the road, number 5 overlooks the tennis courts of Brookfield Tennis Club and benefits from a private open and airy south facing aspect, enjoying uninterupted views of the Dublin mountains. The property is approached by a paved path, which leads to a gentle flight of granite steps beyond which lies a truly exceptional family home of grace, character and unrivalled scale. The very impressive welcoming reception hall provides a glimpse of what lies ahead, from wonderful period features to include exceptional ceiling heights, ceiling coving, centre roses and ornate cornice work to a general ambience of warmth and elegance. Enter through the front door and you can walk out again almost immediately through double glazed doors onto a roof garden terrace paved with original Victorian tiles - a real sun trap, which connects with the sizeable study/home office. The two superb interconnecting reception rooms are flooded with south facing natural light, large open Georgian fireplaces along with tall sash windows. Providing the most wonderful area for entertaining, both rooms are accessed by stunning solid mahogany doors salvaged from a house in Co. Westmeath. These rooms are extremely elegant, with elaborate cornicing and restful colour schemes from the Farrow & Ball range of period colours. A sizeable luxurious home office / study is fitted with bespoke built in desks, floor to ceiling shelving and storage, with French patio doors that lead out to the paved patio area. Completing the accommodation on this level are the guest cloakroom and guest bathroom. The garden level with own door entrance takes care of the working part of the home, from the conveniently located boot room and cloakroom, along with the tiled guest bathroom, excellently appointed utility room complete with hot press takes care of all the storage requirements of busy family life. The heart of every home is the kitchen, and this excellently appointed one will not disappoint. Cleverly positioned with a triple aspect - windows overlook the front, side and back gardens. Featuring plenty of bespoke solid wood, hand painted storage complete with marble worktops along with a breakfast island and double doors into a substantial walk in shelved pantry. Integrated kitchen appliances include an aga with two ring gas stove top, insert electric two ring hob, Neff extractor above, Siemens integrated dishwasher and double Miele ovens. A further two reception rooms on this floor are in use as a family living room and the other a den/informal dining room, the latter opening into the rear garden. The fifth double bedroom is located on this level and benefits from ensuite facilities. At the rear, there is a corridor of floor to ceiling storage – really useful for a busy family - and this leads into the gym / sixth bedroom. The second floor level is accessed from the wonderful sweeping staircase that runs from garden level to first floor and up to the second floor. Four of the double bedrooms are on this level, all of a very generous size and offering excellent storage. The spacious primary bedroom is flooded with south facing light and offers ensuite shower facilities. A sizeable family bathroom with bath and quadrant shower completes the accommodation on this level. This wonderful property offers everything required in a family home from generous light-filled, versatile accommodation, leafy landscaped wraparound gardens and secure low maintenance off street parking in a superbly convenient and sought-after location. What more could any family require! Palmerston Villas is a quiet residential road located in the heart of Dublin 6. A wonderful private and discreet cul de sac with an array of distinctive homes. A more convenient location would be hard to find with a wealth of amenities available in the immediate vicinity. Number 5 is nicely located on the road overlooking Brookfield Tennis Club and within striking distance of nearby Palmerston Park. Dartry Health Club is on your doorstep along with a selection of shopping amenities along Upper Rathmines Road and the renowned Dunville Avenue. Importantly, the house is easily accessible to some of Dublin’s most sought-after schools as well as being within walking distance of Ranelagh, Rathgar and Rathmines. It is also very well serviced by numerous bus routes and is a very short walk to both the Milltown and Cowper Luas stops providing an effortless commute to Dublin City Centre. Discerning buyers seeking a home that will adapt to the changing needs of a family as the years go by, need look no further than 5 Palmerston Villas. Garden Level Entrance Hall 2.00m x 10.10m. marble tiled floors, reclaimed oak wood floor, intercom, storage cupboard, recessed alcove shelving, radiator cover and double door to Boot Room 1.50m x 3.90m. for storage, double doors, ceiling coving Cloakroom 1.40m x 3.90m. with hanging space and shelving Family Living Room 4.50m x 6.00m. window to front, stove solid fuel fireplace with black marble hearth and surround, sash windows. Kitchen / Breakfast Room 4.50m x 6.90m. solid hard wood hand painted bespoke kitchen, excellent range of kitchen cupboards and storage with marble worktops, aga with gas hob, two ring electric hob, and Neff extractor above, spotlights, Neff double ovens, stainless steel bowl with swan neck tap, Siemens integrated dishwasher ceiling coving, double doors to shelved pantry, centre island with storage. French patio door to patio area and door to: Den / Playroom / Informal Dining 4.80m x 4.00m. ornate stove fireplace, french doors to garden, radiator cover, oak wood floor, double doors to storage, wall lights Bedroom 5 4.80m x 6.10m. with sash windows to front and door to Ensuite comprising wc, wash hand basin, and shower Utility Room 2.80m x 1.50m. plumbed for washing machine and dryer. Wash hand basin, press storage with door to hot press. Guest WC 2.10m x 1.50m. tiled floor, wc, wash hand basin, and shelving Lobby with floor to ceiling built in storage and a skylight. Gym / Bedroom 6 3.8m x 2.6m. overlooking the rear garden with built in storage. Hall Level Reception Hallway 2.10m x 10.00m. welcoming reception hall with inner arch, french patio doors to balcony area, large sash windows, oak wood floor, ceiling coving, and centre rose, exceptional ceiling height, large picture window Dining Room 4.50m x 6.20m. marble open fireplace, two large sash picture windows, solid mahogany doors, interconnecting double doors to Drawing Room 4.80m x 6.20m. marble open fireplace, solid mahogany doors, three large sash picture windows. Cloakroom 1.80m x 2.50m. with hanging storage. Guest WC 0.90m x 2.00m. wc, wash hand basin, tiled floor, part tiled walls, sash window with stained glass. Study / Home Office 4.50m x 3.80m. with solid wood bespoke fitted shelving and desk, and floor to ceiling built in storage, centre rose, ceiling coving, French doors to private sun terrace, also accessible from entrance hallway. First Floor Bedroom 1 / Primary Bedroom 4.80m x 6.20m. with sash windows overlooking the front, build in wardrobes and drawer unit. Door to Ensuite with tiled floor, part tiled walls, wc, wash hand basin, and shower. Bedroom 2 4.70m x 5.90m. with sash window overlooking Bedroom 3 3.50m x 4.20m. with sash window Bedroom 4 4.90m x 5.10m. with bench window seating, built in wardrobes, sash window. Family Bathroom 2.50m x 3.00m. with tiled floor, part tiled walls, wc, wash hand basin, sash window, pumped shower, and a bathroom. Outside The front garden is approached through secure gates onto a low maintenance driveway with ample room for several cars and bordered with box hedging and evergreen shrubbery. The lawned side garden is planted and screened with mature trees and shrubs. A granite paved path leads to the front door. The rear garden is full enclosed and surrounded by granite walls, a planted raised flowerbed offers an abundance of colourful plants and shrubs. The granite paved patio and lawn area offers a great entertaining space for al fresco dining. A private roof terrace paved with Victorian tiles is accessed from the reception hall.