6 Leinster Square Rathmines Dublin 6, Rathmines, Dublin 6, D06P9V3

This very fine double fronted Georgian family home comes to the market presented in excellent decorative order. The accommodation is laid out over three floors and extends to a very generous 283 sqm (3,049 sqft). Set well back from the road with much sought after off street parking for up to three cars on a low maintenance paved driveway sitting behind an evergreen hedging ensuring a large degree of privacy to the front. Leinster Square is without doubt a highly desirable and convenient road located in the heart of Rathmines village being only a short walk to Ranelagh and Dublin city centre. This wonderful two storey over garden level family home is entered into a light filled warm and welcoming reception hall offering a glimpse of what lies beyond. Throughout the house there are many wonderful period features of its era to include high ceilings, ornate coving, sash windows, fireplaces to name but a few. On this level there are two wonderful reception rooms either side of the entrance hall with door to guest wc. The sitting room / study on one side provides dual aspect to front and back, a feature fireplace provides a focal point for the room and is complete with built in bespoke book shelves and alcove cabinetry. The living room on the opposite side is flooded with natural light and opens into a most impressive kitchen / dining room with an excellent range of hand painted built in kitchen storage and presses. A large centre island unit provides additional storage with insert sink unit and Iroko work top, built in wine storage, a range of good quality integrated kitchen appliances and all comes complete with black granite worktops. A striking feature of this room is the number of windows spanning to the rear and side offering views out to the iconic Rathmines clock, bespoke built in bench sitting with lots of storage ensures plenty of space to sit around the kitchen table for large gatherings. On the first floor you pass by a large feature arch picture window on the staircase and on up to the three spacious double bedrooms, the main bedroom is a real showstopper running from front to back and opening into the luxurious ensuite facilities. Fitted with “his and her” vanity unit providing excellent storage, a pumped shower and door into toilet. The hand painted bank of built in floor to ceiling wardrobes provides fantastic storage. At garden level there is an own door entrance with steps down from the driveway to two separate paved patio areas. This level provides three further bedrooms, two of which are of particularly generous proportions along with a fully tiled shower room, fitted utility / laundry room plumbed for washing machine and dryer and a built-in wine store. The family room / kids dens / home office / gym at this level is a superb space to have for any large family and overlooks the low maintenance rear garden. The gardens front and back are presented in a low maintenance easy to care for manner. The rear garden is fully enclosed surrounded with old stone walls and pedestrian gate leading out to Leinster Road. Fitted with an astro turf lawn and offering mature shrubbery and planting. Leinster Square dates from circa 1839 was built by John Butler, architect, builder and developer, and Arthur Williamson. No 6 was built in 1851. There is an abundance of superb restaurants within the immediate area and a little further afield in Ranelagh and Rathgar. The refurbished Swan Shopping Centre with its excellent offerings is literally across the road. Other amenities are the Rathmines public library, the Stella Cinemas in both Rathmines & Ranelagh, the Omniplex Rathmines Cinema, and a multitude of sporting facilities including the Leinster Tennis and Cricket Club, Brookfield Tennis Club, and the Swan swimming and leisure centre. Some of Dublin’s most valued primary and secondary schools are in the vicinity including St Mary’s College, Gonzaga, Muckross Park, Sandford Park, Alexandra College, Scoil Bhride, Ranelagh M.D.S., Kildare Place, and St Louis Rathmines. The location is well serviced by public transport running through Rathmines to include multiple bus routes in and out of town, the LUAS in Ranelagh is a few minutes’ walk away. It is also a very pleasant short walk or cycle via the canal to reach St Stephen’s Green, and Dublin’s primary business, financial and shopping districts. Reception Hall (6.00m x 4.40m )wood floor with mat insert, stain glass fan light above front door, ceiling rose, and centre rose and two sets double doors to Guest WC (1.10m x 0.80m )wc, wash hand basin, and window to rear. Sitting Room / Study (6.50m x 4.30m )dual aspect windows to front and rear. radiator cover with built in bookshelf above, marble fireplace with tiled insert and cast iron surround, built in alcove shelving and bookcase, sash windows to the front, ceiling coving, centre rose. Living Room (6.00m x 4.40m )beautiful big double doors, radiator covers, built in cabinetry either side of the fireplace, spotlights, ceiling coving, centre rose, sash windows with shutters, white marble fireplace with cast iron surround and hearth, archway leading into Kitchen / Breakfast Room (8.00m x 4.00m )hand painted bespoke kitchen units, pitched roof with rooflights, spotlights, wood floor, granite worktop, Iroko centre island worktop unit with storage and sink, extractor fan, double Neff ovens, built in Siemens microwave, Smeg five ring gas hob, two sinks three large picture sash windows offering beautiful views out towards Rathmines Clock and Leinster Road, bench seating with storage under, bespoke cabinetry with built in radiator. Garden Floor Level own door entrance Entrance Hall (9.00m x 2.00m )radiator cover, access to understairs storage and boiler room. Bedroom 5 (4.30m x 3.60m )sash window to front Bedroom 6 (4.30m x 2.00m )sash window to rear. Bedroom 4 (4.30m x 4.30m )sash window to front with shutter, radiator, spotlights Shower Room (4.00m x 1.50m )tiled floor, part tiled walls, built in shower, wc, wash hand basin. Utility (2.50m x 2.20m )floor and wall built in storage cupboards, freestanding stove with extractor above, spotlights, plumbed for washing machine and dryer, undercounter fridge, sink, hanging Sheila Maid for clothes, provides additional storage requirements. Family Room/Den (5.80m x 4.80m )wood floor, patio doors to the garden, part pitched roof spotlights. First Floor Main Bedroom (4.50m x 4.00m )floor to ceiling built in wardrobes, dual aspect master suite with windows to front and rear, and opening to the Ensuite (4.50m x 2.00m )pumped shower with subway tiles, towel rail, radiator to rear, sash window and shutter, two large sinks with mirror above, spotlights. Bedroom 2 (4.50m x 3.00m )sash window to front. Bedroom 3 (4.50m x 2.60m )picture window to the rear, shutters, picture rail, access hatch to the attic. Bathroom with bath, wc, wash hand basin, window to front. The gardens front and back are presented in a low maintenance easy to care for manner. The rear garden is fully enclosed surrounded with old stone walls and pedestrian gate leading out to Leinster Road. Fitted with an astro turf lawn and offering mature shrubbery and planting.