79 Leinster Road
Rathmines
Dublin 6
D06NY52

Number 79 is an imposing two-storey over garden level Victorian home (c.1853) superbly positioned on the stretch of Leinster Road where the houses are well set back, enjoy large gardens in the main and overlook low-lying villa-style properties on the other side of the road, thereby affording views of the Dublin mountains on a clear day. In need of modernisation, this handsome period home comprises a total floor area of 317 sqm / 3,412 sqft approx., offering a versatile layout with a great balance of living and bedroom space. In the ownership of the same family for over 100 years, the current residents have lived there for almost half that time and raised their family there. Lovingly maintained and enjoyed during this time, it is now in need of modernisation and possible reconfiguration. Providing all the elements of spacious and elegant living space combined with very generous bedroom accommodation and complemented by striking original features, Number 79 offers a wonderful opportunity to create a stunning family home.
Approached via wrought iron gates, the large front garden (60' x 38' approx.) with excellent parking and the most impressive flight of granite steps, not to mention the mellow-aged brick façade with six tall sash windows combine to set off the handsome aesthetics of this Victorian home (c.1853), which at first glance appears more Georgian in style.
At hall level, the property briefly comprises a wonderfully grand entrance hallway, two impressive interconnecting reception rooms with many beautiful original features to include ornate cornicing, architraving, fireplaces and timber floors. The front reception room is home to a superb modern kitchen and is flooded with light through two large sash windows. In addition, there is a guest wc, large cloakroom, study/home office and a small lobby with utility area leading to steps down to rear garden. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom with separate wc. The garden level is accessed both from the hall return and directly from the garden. This has been subdivided in part into a separate living space but can still be directly accessed from upstairs. This large versatile space could be used in a variety of ways - reincorporated into the main house or as a standalone unit.
The secluded rear garden (68' x 41' approx.) offers a real sense of peace and tranquillity and is laid out mainly in lawn bordered by mature trees and plants. A walled courtyard with large cut-stone and brick-built shed and side entrance to the front garden is full of character.
The location is superbly convenient for all the wonderful amenities from educational, recreational and retail to hand in Rathmines. Rathmines town centre is a few minutes’ stroll away and offers all social and essential amenities to include a vast choice of shops, eateries and coffee houses. Swan Leisure, Omniplex Cinema and the Stella Cinema take care of your leisure and entertainment needs. Whilst a host of excellent primary and secondary schools are in the area. Harold’s Cross, Rathgar, Terenure and Ranelagh are also all within a walking distance.
All in all, this presents a wonderful opportunity to create a unique home of style and distinction on one of Dublin 6's most favoured roads, which has community at its heart.

Hall Level  A flight of wide granite steps with wrought iron railings leads to the original hall door with pillars and fan light.
Entrance Hallway  Welcoming hallway with feature arched stain glass window, arched alcove, elaborate cornice and centre rose, door to
Inner hall  With archway, cornice and panelling
Guest WC  WC, wash hand basin, 12 pane opaque window with shutters, part panelled walls, heated towel rail, timber floor
Cloakroom  with storage cupboard
Kitchen/Dining Room  Range of contemporary wall and floor units with larder press, Neff ceramic hob, Electrolux dishwasher, sink and 1/2 with mixer tap, Belling oven and microwave. Island with breakfast bar, fridge and bin store. Marble mantlepiece with cast iron and tile surround and tiled hearth, two large 12 pane sash windows with shutters flood the room with wonderful natural light, vertical radiator, laminate floor (over original floorboards). Stunning ceiling cornice and picture rail. Folding doors through to
Drawing Room  Marble mantlepiece with tile surround and hearth fitted with a solid fuel stove, elaborate cornice, picture rail and centre rose, 12 pane sash windows with shutters, polished timber floor
Hall return  
Study/home office  Currently in use as an office, sash window with shutters.
Utility area  Plumbed for washing machine, shelving, door to rear garden
First Return  Sash window overlooking rear garden, feature stained glass arched window
Bedroom 1  Double room, open fire with painted mantlepiece, cornice, window, timber floor, door to
Ensuite WC  WC, wash hand basin on vanity unit, laminate floor, attic hatch
Bathroom  Timber floor, part tiled walls, WC, wash hand basin, bath with Triton electric shower.
Separate WC  WC, small window.
First Floor  
Bedroom 2  Double to rear, cornice, picture rail, sash window with shutters. Dressing room with hand basin & small window
Bedroom 3  Double to front, open fire with cast iron mantlepiece, hearth and tile surround, sash window with shutters, cornice, attic hatch
Bedroom 4  Double to front, 12 pane sash windows with shutters, polished timber floor, ceiling coving
Door to garden level  Subdivided with a separate residential unit, which can be accessed from the side passage and internally from the garden level Door to hallway with understairs storage
Kitchenette  Floor and wall unit, hot plate cooker, Zanussi dishwasher, Beko fridge, sink with drainer. Side door to inner hallway
Bedroom 5  Double to rear, sash window with shutters, mantelpiece, (fireplace closed off)
Bedroom 6  To the front, window with shutters
Living Room  Black stone open fireplace, sash window with shutters, cornice and picture rail. Door to:
Sitting room/Bedroom 7  Currently in use as an office. Open fire with brick surround, sash window overlooking rear garden.
Hall  Door to rear garden, under stair storage, Belfast sink, skylight
Gardens  The front garden is sizeable with private parking for several cars with electric car charge point. Bordered with original cut-stone wall, hedging and traditional wrought iron railings with vehicular gate, this mature garden features a large lawned area, cobblelock driveway with fantastic parking, sunny southerly patio area and gated pedestrian access to the rear garden. Measuring an impressive L.68' x W.41' approx., the private rear garden is very mature and features a courtyard with cut-stone/brick-built shed, large lawn bordered by tall granite walls and mature shrubs and trees, offering wonderful privacy and seclusion.
Services  GFCH – separate systems for main house and self-contained unit in garden level Electric car charge point

Rathmines is a vibrant suburb on the southside of Dublin, about 3 kilometres south of the city centre. It effectively begins at the south side of the Grand Canal and stretches along the Rathmines Road as far as Rathgar to the south, Ranelagh to the east and Harold's Cross to the west. Rathmines has thriving commercial and civil activity and is well-known across Ireland as part of a traditionally known "flatland" - providing rented accommodation to newly arrived junior civil servants and third level students coming from outside the city since the 1930s.