59 Eglinton Road Donnybrook Dublin 4
Overview
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Detached
5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
305 sqm
Number 59 is a most impressive double fronted Victorian family home offering generous, well-proportioned accommodation complimented by magnificent gardens to the front and rear and with the benefit of vehicular rear access.
This is an extremely well-maintained home of approximately 305sq. m/3280 sq. ft principally over two levels. The vast majority of the original features are still present mainly magnificent stained glass windows, ornate ironwork to the front door, pitch pine floors, overdoors, and marble chimney pieces.
Number 59 is a most impressive double fronted Victorian family home offering generous, well-proportioned accommodation complimented by magnificent gardens to the front and rear and with the benefit of vehicular rear access.
This is an extremely well-maintained home of approximately 305sq. m/3280 sq. ft principally over two levels. The vast majority of the original features are still present mainly magnificent stained glass windows, ornate ironwork to the front door, pitch pine floors, overdoors, and marble chimney pieces. Upon entering the property, you are greeted with an impressive reception hall, leading to the truly magnificent interconnecting drawing room and dining room. The drawing room to the front has a large feature bay window with a pleasant outlook over Eglinton Road. The dining room to the rear has a large picture window providing views of the immaculately kept rear garden. To the other side of the reception hall is the family room with ornate features such as ceiling coving and stained-glass panel over the picture window.
The kitchen, utility and breakfast room are found at garden level. The kitchen comes equipped with a range of integrated appliances, and a gas fired aga. The breakfast area features a large window looking straight down the rear garden. Upstairs there are four large double bedrooms to be found, all with ample storage and large sash windows. The gardens are an outstanding feature of the property and they have been extremely well planted over the years and afford a high degree of privacy. The house also boasts an important feature of a garage to the rear allowing for vehicular access and off-street parking.
Eglinton Road is a highly regarded and much sought after maturing residential road with some of the finest Victorian family homes Dublin has to offer. A deservedly popular residential location a short stroll to the village of nearby Donnybrook and easily accessible to Ranelagh. The property is within easy reach of nearby Elm Park Golf Park and Dublin City Centre is 3km away. Some of Dublin’s most sought after primary and secondary schools are in the immediate vicinity and there are regular bus services from Dublin City Centre.
BER: D2
BER No. 102865250
Energy Performance Indicator: 280.72 kWh/m²/yr
- Porch with tiled floor, impressive hall door with stained glass panels either side.
- Reception Hall (6.25m x 2.10m )with ceiling coving, centre rose, arch through to rear section, pitch pine floor, staircase to first floor.
- Cloakroom with wc, pedestal wash hand basin, window to side.
- Drawing Room (6.25m x 4.55m )with bay window, sliding sash windows overlooking the front garden, marble chimney piece with slate hearth and slate surround, pitch pine floor, two very good overdoors, and sliding doors leading through to the:
- Dining Room (5.30m x 4.55m )with ceiling coving, marble chimney piece with limestone hearth, door to the rear garden, picture window overlooking the rear garden and pitch pine floor.
- Family Room (4.65m x 3.90m )with ceiling coving and stain glass panel over the picture window overlooking the front, cast iron fireplace with gas fire inset and limestone hearth.
- Inner Hall door to the side, understairs store.
- Kitchen/Breakfast/ Utility Room (7.20m x 6.50m )with ceramic tiles throughout.
- Kitchen with a gas fired aga, polished granite worksurfaces, built in dishwasher, wall and floor presses, Siemens induction hob, Siemens oven, built in larders, built in fridge and extractor hod.
- Utility Room wall and floor presses, shelving, plumbed for washing machine and dryer, hot press boiler house with hot and cold water tanks and gas fired central heating boiler.
- Breakfast Area with a large picture window looking straight down the garden and door to the side.
- Return with stained glass window.
- Bedroom 1/Study (6.45m x 4.55m )with an extensive range of built in wardrobes, chest of drawers and bay window.
- Bathroom with freestanding bath, wc, step in tiled shower, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled floor, tiled walls and heated towel rail.
- Bedroom 2 (5.40m x 4.50m )with marble chimney piece and window overlooking rear garden.
- Bedroom 3 (4.35m x 3.90m )
- Ensuite Shower Room with shower, pedestal wash hand basin, wc, heated towel rail, tiled floor and part tiled walls.
- Bedroom 4 (5.45m x 3.40m )with pair of windows overlooking back garden, cast iron fireplace and an extensive range of built in wardrobes.
The gardens and grounds are an outstanding feature of the property, extremely well planted. To the rear there are a number of patios and vivacious boarders. At the end, there is a garage (4.80m x 3.10m) providing vehicular rear access.
The neighbourhood
The neighbourhood
Although named after the notoriously disorderly ‘Donnybrook Fair, an annual event held from 1204 until the middle of the 19th century, this south Dublin neighbourhood today is a peaceful retreat just a short stroll from St Stephen’s Green. Situated on the southside of the Dublin 4 postcode, Donnybrook is best known as the home of RTE.
Donnybrook is the traditional home of rugby in Leinster, with the headquarters of the Irish Rugby Football Union Leinster branch located opposite Donnybrook Stadium.
Although named after the notoriously disorderly ‘Donnybrook Fair, an annual event held from 1204 until the middle of the 19th century, this south Dublin neighbourhood today is a peaceful retreat just a short stroll from St Stephen’s Green. Situated on the southside of the Dublin 4 postcode, Donnybrook is best known as the home of RTE.
Donnybrook is the traditional home of rugby in Leinster, with the headquarters of the Irish Rugby Football Union Leinster branch located opposite Donnybrook Stadium. A sporting village at heart, most Leinster Schools Junior and Senior Cup games are hosted in Donnybrook Stadium, and Bective Rangers and Old Wesley have also made their home in the grounds. Elm Park Golf Club is likewise nearby for the avid golfer, as is Donnybrook Lawn Tennis Club.
For family living, Donnybrook is an excellent neighbourhood with plenty of green space, including Herbert Park and calming views of the River Dodder. The neighbourhood is highly sought after due to its excellent choice of schools, including St Mary’s National School, Muckross Park College, The Teresian School and Dublin Business English Language Centre on Morehampton Road.
Amenities in the area are second-to-none and include the highly regarded and popular Donnybrook Fair supermarket, Marian Gayle boutique, the Butler’s Pantry and Terriors, not to mention a wide selection of pharmacies, cafes, bakeries, convenience stores and more. Donnybrook is also home to some world class eateries and pubs, such as Mulberry Garden and Marco Pierre White Courtyard Bar & Grill.
Donnybrook is ideally situated in south Dublin city, neighbouring both Ranelagh and Ballsbridge. A quick walk will land you in Dublin city centre within 30 minutes and the neighbourhood is well serviced by a number of bus routes.
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