Sylvan House 58 Belmont Avenue Donnybrook Dublin 4
Overview
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5 Bedrooms

3 Bathrooms

32 sqm
Sylvan House is a most attractive, early Victorian residence located in the heart of Donnybrook on this extremely popular road. The accommodation is bright and generously proportioned starting with the very welcoming reception hallway. The house boasts many period features associated with the era including fireplaces, cornice work and sliding sash windows.
Sylvan House is a most attractive, early Victorian residence located in the heart of Donnybrook on this extremely popular road. The accommodation is bright and generously proportioned starting with the very welcoming reception hallway. The house boasts many period features associated with the era including fireplaces, cornice work and sliding sash windows.
The generous accommodation extends to over 3500 sqft and is complimented by a wonderful southerly 130ft garden, enjoying a high degree of seclusion and an abundance of mature trees and shrubs. The rear of the house enjoys tremendous views down the garden and across Saint Mary’s Lawn Tennis Club creating a tremendous feeling of space and openness. Belmont Avenue is in the heart of Donnybrook and Sylvan house is immediately adjacent to all that Donnybrook has to offer by way of shops, restaurants as well as being a short walk to Ranelagh village. There are numerous primary and secondary schools in the immediate vicinity. Public transport is available through Donnybrook and Ranelagh, the UCD campus at Belfield is a short distance away and Dublin City Centre is very easily accessible.
- Attractive flight of granite steps leads to the hall door with glazed panels to either side of the door and fan light over.
- Entrance Hallway (2.2m x 10.6m)with ceiling coving, centre rose and Victorian brass handrail.
- Sitting Room (4.8m x 5.6m)Fireplace with white marble mantlepiece, slate hearth surround, cornice work, picture window overlooking the front and double folding doors leading to
- Kitchen/Dining Room (4.5m x 5.3m)with matching chimney piece, built in glazed cupboard, wall and floor presses and picture window overlooking the rear garden. Steps up to
- Rear Hall with
- Guest WC WC and pedestal wash hand basin.
- Bedroom 1 (2.8m x 4.3m)with double folding doors leading to
- Dressing Room (2.8m x 4.3m)
- Rear Hall/ Utility (3.9m x 4.4m)with ceramic sink and door to steps to rear garden and stairs to lower level
- Study (2.7m x 2.5m)
- Bathroom (3.2m x 2.3m)with bath, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, hot press.
- Bedroom 2 (5.6m x 4.4m)with built in wardrobes, ceiling coving, picture window overlooking garden and Saint Mary’s Lawn tennis club and window to side.
- Bedroom 3 (5.6m x 4.7m)fireplace with marble mantlepiece, shower and pedestal wash hand basin.
- Landing With linen press.
- Bedroom 4 (2.2m x 4.1m)with pedestal wash hand basin.
- Front Room (4.9m x 5.45m)
- Sitting Room (4.7m x 5.4m)with open fire
- Kitchen (2.2m x 3.3m)
- Shower Room Shower, pedestal wash hand basin, WC. Two storage cupboards.
- Conservatory (3.1m x 3.5m)
- Garage (2.7m x 9m)
- Garden To the front there is gravel driveway with parking for one car and access to the garage. The gardens are an outstanding feature of Sylvan House, the rear garden has been extremely well planted over the years and affords a high degree of privacy. There is an abundance of mature shrubs and trees and greenhouse/potting shed.
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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