256 Merrion Road
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4
D04 R9T1

Occupying a prime position along one of Dublin 4’s most established and sought-after residential addresses, No. 256 Merrion Road is an elegant double-fronted period villa-style residence dating from circa 1845, offering a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a home of immense charm and character. This charming home is approached via granite steps and extends to approximately 110.4 sq.m / 1,188 sq.ft of versatile accommodation.

To the front, a neatly enclosed garden with pedestrian gate with low hedging provides an attractive approach, while steps also lead to the entrance at garden level below. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and briefly comprises an inviting entrance hall, an elegant dual aspect drawing room with open fireplace with decorative tile inset, positioned to the front of the property, and a dual aspect bedroom is located to the right of the hall. Stairs descend to the garden level where there are two further bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a generously proportioned living room, with timber surround fireplace, which opens into the dining room. Decorative glazed double doors lead through to the kitchen/breakfast room, with feature green tile splash back, while sliding doors open onto a superb c.100ft mature rear walled garden, principally laid in lawn and framed by herbaceous planting, mature hedging, and established trees.

Rich in period detail and original features, this distinguished family home presents discerning purchasers with an exceptional canvas upon which to create a truly outstanding family home. While requiring complete refurbishment and modernisation throughout, the property offers enormous scope to sensitively transform and extend, subject to the necessary planning permission, allowing an incoming owner to craft a residence tailored entirely to their own vision and lifestyle. The generous proportions, handsome façade and private rear garden further enhance the home’s appeal, offering exciting potential for contemporary family living while retaining the timeless elegance of its period origins.

For those seeking to establish a long-term home in one of Dublin’s most desirable neighbourhoods, No. 256 represents a genuinely compelling opportunity.

256 Merrion Road enjoys an exceptional position in the heart of Dublin 4, one of the capital’s most prestigious and sought-after residential addresses. Ideally located close to Merrion Strand and Sandymount Strand, the property offers an enviable balance of coastal living and city convenience, with the villages of Ballsbridge, Sandymount, and Blackrock nearby, providing an excellent selection of cafés, restaurants, boutiques and everyday amenities, alongside the Merrion Shopping Centre. The area is exceptionally well connected, with Sydney Parade DART Station, numerous bus routes and easy access to the city centre, Dublin International Airport and beyond. A superb range of recreational and sporting amenities are within easy reach, including Herbert Park, Elm Park Golf Club, the RDS and the Aviva Stadium.

Families are particularly well served by an outstanding choice of highly regarded schools, including St Michael’s College, Blackrock College, The Teresian School, Muckross Park and St Conleth’s College, while both UCD and Trinity College are easily accessible. Excellent childcare facilities are also nearby.

Features
Fine double fronted three-bedroom family home
Excellent Dublin 4 location
Flexible accommodation extending to approx. 110.4 sq.m / 1,188 sq.ft
Exceptional long garden to rear
Huge potential to re develop and extend subject to the necessary planning permission
Clear way from 4pm – 7pm daily
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BER: G
BER Number: 119444651
Energy Performance Indicator: 642.16kWh/m2/yr

Ballsbridge is a highly desirable Dublin suburb that extends northwards towards the Grand Canal, southwards towards Donnybrook, and westwards to encompass the area around Pembroke Road, Clyde Road, Elgin Road, and Herbert Park. The bulk of Dublin's embassies and many diplomatic residences are located in the southern part of Ballsbridge on and around Ailesbury Road. The RDS has its grounds here, and the Lansdowne Road headquarters of the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is on the boundary between Ballsbridge and Irishtown. The corporate headquarters of Allied Irish Banks (AIB) are also located in Ballsbridge.