Merrion Lodge
148 Merrion Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
D04 K6P0

This is a very special opportunity to purchase this attractive double fronted bay windowed family home in what is considered one of Dublin’s most sought after and exclusive locations close to the junction with Ailesbury Road.

This semi-detached property which extends to 331sqm / 3,563sqft approx. underwent a significant refurbishment and redesign programme by its current owners and now provides wonderfully elegant and superbly appointed accommodation presented with great flair and style, enjoying the significant bonus of having a large gardens extending to 0.34 acre approx. with a detached double garage to the side extending to a further 95sqm / 1,022sqft approx. which is currently used as a home gym with self-contained games room overhead including a shower room. In addition, there is a well screened front garden which is accessed via electric security gates and provides excellent off-street parking for several cars.

On entering the property, the first thing that strikes you is the wonderfully spacious and bright reception hallway with a clear view to the garden, off which you will find the sitting room to the front whilst the drawing room overlooks the garden and is screened from the hall by a floor to ceiling sliding door. The modern bespoke kitchen is split level with the dining room and opens to the patio. There is a family room, utility room and guest wc to the side.

Upstairs on the first floor, there are four bedrooms off the landing with gallery to the hall below. The main bedroom suite boasts a luxurious ensuite and dressing room. There is also a large attic room with ensuite.

Located close to the junction with Ailesbury Road and only a few minutes’ walk to Sydney Parade Dart Station, the property could not benefit from a more convenient location being within a pleasant stroll of an extensive choice of amenities and the excellent shopping and recreational facilities of Ballsbridge, Sandymount and Donnybrook. Many of the city’s premier restaurants, hotels and principal places of business are within comfortable walking distance as is the city centre. The airport is only a 20-minute drive via the port tunnel. It also benefits from close proximity to many of Dublin’s best junior and secondary schools.

Entrance Hall:  entered through attractive double doors with oval top into a double height hall with a wonderful outlook to the rear garden, travertine tiled floor, recessed floor lights, recessed ceiling lights and open to:
Reception Hall:  originally a living room with bay window with seating, timber floor, alcove shelving, timber fireplace with gas fire and stairs to the first floor.
Cloakroom:  with generous hanging space and access to wine / comms room.
Sitting Room:  with original polished timber floor, alcove bookcases with storage and timber fireplace with open fire.
Drawing Room:  beautiful reception room overlooking the garden with a large sliding door to the hall, polished timber floor and a contemporary fireplace with gas fire.
Dining Room:  split level from the hall with halogen lights and French doors to the patio. Steps to:
Kitchen:  with a bespoke range of wall and floor units by Bauformat, large central island with breakfast bar, Corian work surfaces, gas AGA, Siemens 2 ring gas hob, Quooker boiling water tap, Insinkerator waste deposal, Siemens steam oven, Siemens combi oven, Siemens larder fridge with pull out freezer, Bosch integrated dishwasher, under counter lighting and tiled floor.
Utility Room:  with fitted cabinets, tiled floor, recessed lights and plumbing for washing machine and dryer.
Guest WC:  with wc, wash hand basin with storage beneath, tiled floor and heated towel rail.
Family Room:  Large TV bespoke unit with recessed lights.
FIRST FLOOR  
Bedroom 1:  impressive main bedroom with timber floor and built-in dressing table.
Ensuite:  luxuriously appointed ensuite with bath encased in marble with antique style mirror, marble wash hand basin with storage beneath, wc, marble floor, timber wall panelling, large wall mirror and heated towel rail.
Dressing Room:  with generous hanging and storage space and recessed lights.
Bedroom 2:  double room overlooking the garden with built-in wardrobes.
Bedroom 3:  double room with bay window and built-in wardrobes.
Bedroom 4:  overlooking the front gardens with built-in wardrobes and shelving.
Bathroom:  luxuriously appointed with bath encased in marble, step-in shower with rainwater shower head, wc, wash hand basin, marble wall tiles, marble floor, recessed lights, heated towel rail and large hotpress.
Attic Room:  spacious room with velux and fitted wardrobe.
Shower Room:  with wc, wash hand basin, shower, partially tiled walls and storage drawers.
Double Garage:  with painted floor and generous storage.
Wine Room:  airconditioned wine room.
Games Room:  open plan with timber floor, two Velux roof lights and fitted kitchen with modern units, Corian work surfaces, integrated microwave, integrated fridge, 2 ring electric hob, extractor fan and antique style mirrored splashback.
Shower Room:  with wc, wash hand basin, shower, tiled walls, tiled floor and recessed lights.

BER: C2
BER Number: 118109966
Energy Performance Indicator: 191.8 kWh/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.