A very distinctive detached two-storey over garden level Victorian family home (c.1877) on beautiful, private gardens superbly positioned on the westerly side of this much sought-after road.
Well set back from the road and sitting on secluded, landscaped gardens of 0.3 acre (approx.) designed by Paul Doyle, with a south-westerly aspect to the rear, 35 Palmerston Road is a singularly attractive detached residence of wonderful proportions (447 sqm approx.), offering a superb mix of generous living and bedroom space – 5 reception rooms are complemented by 6 generous bedrooms, serviced by 4 bathrooms.
Captivating and intriguing from first glance, this unique family home exudes a warm welcoming feel and is full of charm, interesting character with Victorian, Arts & Craft and Gothic features combining and light-filled versatile accommodation.
Dating from 1877, Number 35 has only been home to 3 owners during its 146 years history – the first being William Becket who acquired the plot of land from Patrick Joseph Plunkett, subsequently selling it on in 1965 to William Wright, a Professor at Trinity College, whose widow Barbara, herself a University Lecturer, sold the property to the current owners in 1996. Purchased at auction for IR£400,000 – a record price for the road at that time as noted by the Irish Times (28th March 1996) – it has undergone significant refurbishment and modernization during the current owners' tenure – first when purchased and more recently (in the last 7/8 years) when the kitchen area was reimagined with the addition of a superb family room, breakfast area and games room, equipping the house for today's modern family.
Description of this handsome home would not be complete without mention of the beautiful gardens. Expertly planted and designed by Paul Doyle and lovingly tended to over the years, the gardens have matured – both front and rear – and provide for year-round privacy and interest and are enjoyed by grandparents, parents and grandchildren alike. Lush lawns are bordered by flowering plants, shrubs and trees whilst the cleverly positioned patios capture the sunlight all day and well into the evening. The rear garden is further enhanced by valuable vehicular access via a gated laneway off Cowper Road, while the front garden provides secure off-street parking for several cars.
The location is superbly convenient, less than 2 miles from St. Stephen's Green. It also has Dunville Avenue, Rathgar, Ranelagh and Rathmines within easy walking distance, providing some of the best cafes, restaurants, boutiques and artisan shops within the Dublin area. Some of Dublin's top schools are nearby including Gonzaga College, Alexandra College, Muckross College, St. Mary's College, St Louis, The High School, Sandford Park, Kildare Place, Scoil Bhride, Sandford National and Ranelagh Multi-Denominational. UCD and Trinity Universities are also within easy reach, as is the M50. The Luas stops at Cowper Road and Beechwood Road are a gentle 5-minute stroll away.
All told, 35 Palmerston Road is a truly special and unique family home, which offers the best of both house and gardens in a prime, sought-after location.