Description

A truly magnificent property in the heart of Ballsbridge well situated on this premier sought after tree lined road close to the junction of Shrewsbury Road.  This important residence was at one time the German Embassy in Ireland and in 1986 / 1987 became the headquarters of the Glen Dimplex Group. 

An unrivalled opportunity to acquire a very fine late Victorian residence enjoying well maintained gardens together with southerly rear aspect and garaging with access onto Ailesbury Wood to rear.  The essence of craftsmanship of this robust late Victorian residence awaits the ownership of a new family.  The beautifully proportioned reception rooms are without doubt an outstanding feature of this superb residence and are indicative of the era of construction.  The versatile accommodation which extends over three floors extends to approximately 370 sq.m. (3,987 sq.ft.). 

The residence has most recently been used as a prestigious headquarters for the Glen Dimplex Group and has been extremely well maintained, it now awaits the ownership of a new family to create a home of distinction on this most sought after road.  The rear garden is a particular feature of this property extending to approximately 27.5m (90’3”).  It enjoys a pleasant southerly orientation.  At the rear of the garden there are two garages with access onto Ailesbury Wood providing outstanding potential for a modern coach house / mews house subject to the necessary Planning Permission being obtained. 

This important residence is well positioned on Ailesbury Road close to the junction of Shrewsbury Road, approximately 4km (2.5 miles) from St. Stephen’s Green in the heart of Dublin 4 and close to shops and a wide variety of schools and churches in the local area.  This is a deservedly popular residential location due to its close proximity to the financial and business heart of the city.  A variety of schools are close by and both Trinity College and University College Dublin are within easy reach.

Accommodation

A flight of granite steps leads to an elegant porch with marble columns on either side.  Hardwood panelled door leading to

Reception Hall:  11.3m x 2.1m (37’1” x 6’11”) with very fine ceiling cornice, arch to inner hall.  Pine architraves and strip pine doors, polished pine door.

Drawing Room To Front:  5.5m x 6m (18’1” x 19’8”) with fine ceiling cornice, sliding folding doors  leading to dining room with fine pilasters.

Dining Room To Rear:  5.4m x 5.5m (17’9” x 18’1”) with fine marble chimney piece, matching ceiling cornice and two sliding sash windows overlooking rear garden. 

Rear Return:  4.3m x 3.4m (14’1” x 11’2”) incorporating very fine cloakroom with w.c., w.h.b., part tiled walls. 

Kitchen To Rear:  with double oven, Corian worktops, double bowl sink unit, Belling dishwasher, Stoves microwave and Stoves ceramic hob, Stoves double oven, extensive range of cupboards and worktops and picture window overlooking rear garden.

STAIRS LEADING TO LOWER LEVEL WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCE TO FRONT

Hall:  13.9m x 2.2m (45’7” x 7’3”) with entrance door from the front garden and wine cellar understairs to the front of the property. 

Office No. 1 to front:  4.5m x 2.5m (14’9” x 8’2”) with storage heater. 

Office No. 2 to front:  4.5m x 2.6m (14’9” x 8’6”).
Store Room:  shelved.

Office No. 3 to rear / Potential Family Room:  5.4m x 5.4m (17’9” x 17’9”) with picture window to rear.

Office No. 4 to rear:  2.2m x 3.3m (7’3” x 10’10”). 

Downstairs Cloakroom:  with w.c., w.h.b., part tiled walls and tiled floor, heated towel rail.  Door to rear garden.

A STAIRCASE LEADS UP FROM THE HALL LEVEL TO THE FIRST FLOOR RETURN

Office / Study to rear:  3.5m x 4.3m (11’6” x 14’1). 

First Floor

Landing:  4.7m x 2.2m (15’5” x 7’3”).

Office 1 to front / Bedroom 1:  4.6m x 3m (15’1” x 9’10”) with downlighters and fine ceiling cornice.

Boardroom / Bedroom 2:  6m x 4.6m (19’8” x 15’1”) with marble period chimney piece, two picture windows overlooking the front garden.

Office 3 / Bedroom 3 to rear:  5.4m x 5.6m (17’9” x 18’4”) with fine ceiling cornice, downlighters and two sliding sash picture windows overlooking rear garden.  Victorian marble chimney piece.

TOP FLOOR RETURN

Small Store Room:  with fitted shelves.

Cloakroom:  with w.c. and w.h.b.

Final Office / Bedroom 4:  3.5m x 2.8m (11’6” x 9’2”).

Outside

The front of the property is approached via a wrought iron railed lawned garden with impressive granite steps leading to the hall door.  The rear garden is a particular  feature of the property and measures 27.5m in length     (90’3”) x 7.8m (25’7”).  It is laid out in lawn with mature trees and shrubbery.  Path leading to two garages to the rear. 

Rear Garage No. 1:  2.5m x 6.25m (8’2” x 20’6”) with double timber doors opening onto Ailesbury Wood. 

Rear Garage No. 2:  6.25m x 5.1m (20’6” x 16’9”). 

There is an 8m (26’3”) frontage out onto Ailesbury Wood.

Title:  Freehold.

Solicitor Having Carriage Of Sale:

Mr Michael Doran
Whitney Moore
Solicitors
Wilton Park House
Wilton Place
Dublin 2
Tel: 611 0000
E-Mail: michael.doran@whitneymoore.ie

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Lisney (St. Stephens Green)

www.lisney.ie

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• 24 St. Stephens Green
• Dublin 2
• Co. Dublin

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