61 Ailesbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04Y9F7

A magnificent Edwardian family home superbly positioned on one of Dublin's most prestigious roads. 61 Ailesbury Road exemplifies the grandeur and architectural characteristics of one of Dublin's most sought-after addresses. Behind a most attractive facade, the property extends to approximately 508sq.m (5,468 sq. ft) and comprises a wonderful combination of period elegance and contemporary accommodation laid out over four levels. On entering the property, one immediately notices the remarkable finish throughout this home with every modern convenience in place aswell as a beautifully curated interior. Positioned off the opulent entrance hallway there are three very fine interconnecting reception rooms. Located to the front of the property is a very fine drawing room with bay window which in turn leads through to the feature oval shaped sitting room which follows through to a dining room to the rear. All three reception rooms have beautiful fireplaces and features synonymous with the era of construction. Across the rear of the property there is an exceptional double height kitchen/ family space with stunning bespoke kitchen and four sets of attractive French doors leading out to an extensive raised terrace overlooking the garden. This is a wonderful room and is very much the heart of this warm family home which caters equally well for entertaining on a grand scale or comfortable day to day family use. This room is flooded in natural light from the south facing garden beyond. An attractive staircase leads from the reception hall to the basement level where there is excellent spacious accommodation to include a gym with a feature wall which can be cleverly removed allowing it to open through to a family room with doors out to the garden. At this level there is also a home office, utility room and a guest bedroom as well as a shower room. A magnificent staircase leads from the reception hall to the first floor. The bedrooms are laid out over the next two levels and all are exceptionally generous. The primary suite includes a walk in dressing room and wonderfully appointed bathroom. The remaining five bedrooms are all double rooms and three of the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. One also has an attractive balcony overlooking the front garden. A well-appointed family bathroom completes the accommodation and is located on the second floor. A particular feature of this residence is the south facing garden extending to approx. 110m. This is a magnificent and exceptionally private space which is divided into three sections - a beautiful raised terrace / dining area accessed via the kitchen which leads down to a verdant manicured lawned garden surrounded by a stone paved border and this in turn leads through to a tennis court to the rear. The garden is beautifully planted with a selection of trees and hedging. To the front of this stunning residence is a spacious gravelled driveway accessed via electronic gates with ample parking and attractive box hedging. This residence has been exceptionally well presented and the quality of workmanship is evident throughout. The interior design is simply exquisite and lovingly curated resulting in a home with a true feeling of warmth and comfort. The property has been remodelled and extended and now offers the opportunity to literally move in and enjoy not only unique and luxurious accommodation but an enviable south facing garden. Ailesbury Road is a wonderful mature tree lined road in the heart of Dublin 4, about 4km south of St. Stephen’s Green and Dublin City Centre. This is a location of enviable convenience adjacent to vibrant Ballsbridge home of The RDS and The Aviva Stadium. This location is typically referred to as the Embassy belt in Dublin with many of Ireland’s embassies and Ambassadorial residences in the surrounding roads. -- Entrance Hall 3.17m x 11.7m. Magnificent hallway with Portland stone floor. Jamb fireplace with open fire is positioned at the end of the staircase. Beautiful panelling throughout and guest w.c off. Beautiful, elegant staircase leading to the first floor. Drawing Room 5.5m x 7m. Very fine generously proportioned reception room with large bay window overlooking the front of the house. Jamb fireplace with open fire and nickel grate. Reclaimed ebony flooring. The three reception rooms at hall level are interconnecting. Sitting Room 6m x 5.3m. Stunning oval room with panelled walls, ebony flooring, ceiling coving. and attractive fireplace. Dining Room 4.9m x 5.35m. Matching fireplace with feature panelling and attractive octagonal skylight. Rear Hall 4.3m x 3.95m. Oak stairs and balustrade leading to the lower level. Large skylight providing excellent light . Access to the kitchen. Side Passage 10.38 x 1.85m. Boiler house at this level with pair of wall mounted glow worm gas fired boilers. Kitchen/Breakfast Room A truly wonderful double height space. Portland limestone floor. Centre island with impressive black granite work surface, matching built in sink unit. Miele oven with gas fired Aga. Built in wall and floor presses including, fridge and freezer. Extensive bespoke cabinetry, built in larder, plate rack and shelving. Antique Belgian fireplace and double height vaulted ceiling with skylight. Terrace Four sets of french doors open onto a spectacular fossilised limestone terrace overlooking the garden beyond. The rear of the house is rendered entirely in attractive red brick. FIRST FLOOR Main Bedroom Suite 7.3m x 5.3m. Magnificent double bedroom suite with bay window and ceiling coving. Beautifull panelling throughout and enclosed radiators to either side of the bed. Attractive glazed over door detail leading to the dressing room. Dressing Room 4m x 3.5m. Wonderful selection of bespoke wardrobes and hanging spaces. Main En-Suite Bathroom Luxurious, spacious bathroom with limestone surround to an oval sink. Limestone flooring and large step in shower unit. Oval feature bath. Electric towel rail. Bedroom 2 4.6m x 3.3m. Feature panelling and extensive range of fitted wardrobes. Bedroom 3 4.35m x 3.95m. Built in bespoke desk with storage. Selection of built in wardrobes and storage. En-Suite Bathroom Deca wash hand basin with shower and WC. Tiled floors and walls. Heated towel rail. SECOND FLOOR Family Bathroom Large Laufen bath. Hans Grohe shower within a large, glazed WC and wash hand basin. Two skylights providing excellent natural light. Marble tiled floor. Bathroom storage behind mirror door & heated towel rail. Bedroom 4 4.6m x 3.27m. Double bedroom with built in wardrobes. Bedroom 5 4.6m x 4m. Range of built in wardrobes and desk unit. En-suite Bathroom Deca wash hand basin, large step in shower, heated towel rail, mirrored medicine cabinet, WC. Marble tiled floor and walls. Bedroom 6 4.6m x 4.4m. Built in wardrobes and built in shelving unit with two chest of drawers underneath. Double window with views over the garden. En-suite Bathroom Deca wash hand basin, large step in shower, heated towel rail, mirrored medicine cabinet, WC. Marble tiled floor and walls. BASEMENT LEVEL Lower Level Hallway 8.8m x 1.1m. Atttractive tiled flooring Home Office 4.7m x 2m. Generous home office / study with limed oak floor. Gym 4.5m x 3.6m. Limed oak floors and full length feature mirrors with hidden wall leading through to family room. Family Room 4.7m x 6.1m. Limed oak floor with extensive range of built in oak shelves. Lutron lighting. Doors out to the rear. Shower Room Shower, WC and wash hand basin and tiled floor and heated towel rail. Guest Bedroom 2.9m x 4.5m. Double room with doors out to the rear. Outside The rear garden is a particular feature of this family residence. Extending to approximately 110m, it is subtly divided into three areas to include a fossilised limestone terrace with timber balustrade which is accessed via the kitchen and has views over the garden. A flight of granite steps lead to gravelled patio with very good planting including shaped Yews and box hedging. The lawned area of the garden is lined with Portuguese laurel hedging and standard specimen trees including Maples and Hornbeams. The lawned area then opens into a second patio area with specimen willow, gravelled patio area, Olive trees and Beech hedging. To the rear there is an astro tennis court with timber garden store. The garden has a wonderful southerly orientation and offers a high degree of privacy. To the front there is a large driveway accessed via electronic gates with attractive hedging.