14 Bessborough Parade, Ranelagh, Dublin 6.

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1 14 Bessborough Parade, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. BER Exempt

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3 For Sale by Private Treaty We at Hunters Estate Agent are truly honoured to present to the market a very fine family home, encompassing all that a discerning purchaser may desire for sleek and sophisticated city living. 14 Bessborough Parade has been creatively and tastefully remodelled, extended and designed by the present owners under the guidance of the award winning architects, De Blacam and Meagher. It is one of just 16 homes on this unique convex Georgian crescent nestled under the iconic copper dome of Rathmines Church. In the remodelling of this elegant residence in a contemporary manner, the architects respectfully and imaginatively referenced its historical built environment. Many original features have been restored and rejuvenated and in turn married with the most efficient of heating and energy systems. This Georgian house has been highly insulated and boasts a Ventrolla brush system on original sash windows along with under floor heating and bespoke fixtures and fittings. Throughout the house one is impressed with a sense of light and the elegantly proportioned reception and living rooms offer options for both formal entertaining and relaxed family living. A truly endearing aspect of the clever design of this stylish home is the incorporation of the garden and courtyard as an extension of the internal living space. The very detailed garden design brief was to encompass history, period and modern detail resulting in this most pleasant, secure and secluded space. Bessborough Parade is nestled equidistant between Ranelagh and Rathmines villages and is but a leisurely 15-minute stroll to St Stephens Green. Residents enjoy a vast array and choice of bijou shops and eateries, entertainment and parkland facilities and a choice of public transport modes LUAS or bus and easy access to Canal Way cycle route. A very fine selection of schools may be accessed by foot Ranelagh Multi-Denominational School, Scoil Bhride, Sandford National, Kildare Place School, St. Mary s Junior and Senior Boys Schools, Gongaza College, Muckross Park and Alexandra College, to name but a few. There is ample on-street parking for residents with annual permits also available for the Rathmines Church car park which has pedestrian access to Bessborough Parade. SPECIAL FEATURES Presented in excellent order and tastefully appointed throughout. Approx. 150m2 / 1,616 sq.ft Extended and completely refurbished, both internally and externally, in 2007 by architects and designers De Blacam & Meagher. Re-roofed, re-wired, re-plumbed and insulated throughout. Ventrolla brush system applied to original sash windows. Top quality materials used throughout including Louis de Poortere carpet, Travertine stone tiling and engineered oak floor boards. Four zone controlled central heating system. Reconditioned original floorboards on first floor. Original working shutters and granite window sills. Bespoke, hand crafted, solid wood wardrobes and radiator covers throughout. Quality Duravit sanitary ware. UPC cable points throughout wired for Ethernet Concealed speaker cables.

4 ACCOMMODATION entrance hallway 7.88m (25 10 ) x 1.5m (4 11 ) Light filled entrance hallway with stylish Travertine tiled floor, retaining a number of original features including original ornate cornicing, centre rose and staircase laid with luxurious Louis de Poortere carpet. Extensive custom built integrated under stairs storage plumbed and vented for washing machine and W.C. and cloaks cupboard, all with sensor lighting. Ornate feature stained panelling on door leading to kitchen area and complimented by matching detail on the window on the return. DRAWING ROOM 5.7m (18 8 ) x 3.97m (13 0 ) (Max Measurement) Beautiful light filled room of perfect dimensions featuring original working shutters, attractive high ceiling with original ceiling coving and picture rail. Original fireplace with cast iron surround and slate hearth incorporating a coal effect gas fire and flanked by bespoke library units. Decorative custom made radiator covers and oak flooring. FAMILY ROOM 4.65m (15 3 ) x 3.55 (11 8 ) Relaxing and charming room featuring attractive high ceilings with original coving and picture rail. Ornate cast iron fireplace with tiled inset and marble hearth incorporating a coal effect gas fire, flanked by bespoke library units. Custom made radiator covers and oak flooring. Double French doors leading to inner courtyard. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM KITCHEN 3.9m (12 10 ) x 2.58m (8 6 ) Cook s galley kitchen with high gloss white Schueller designed fitted units offering a selection of drawer and cupboard based storage options including larder unit and utility cupboard; illuminated granite worktop area with granite surround and stainless steel sink unit with drinking water filtration system, quality Siemens appliances including double oven and combi-microwave, induction hob, concealed telescopic extractor hood, integrated larder fridge, separate undercounter freezer and integrated Miele dishwasher. Recessed lighting and stylish Travertine tiled floor with under floor heating. Picture window overlooking the inner courtyard. Plumbed for washing machine. DINING AREA 2.96m (9 9 ) x 4.7m (15 5 ) (2.4m (7 10 ) x 0.88m (2 11 ) + (3.3m (10 10 ) x 1.68m (5 6 )) Large open plan extension with feature sky light boasting an abundance of natural light and creating an ideal ambience for entertaining. The original chimney breast incorporates an eyecatching contemporary raised fireplace with slate surround. There is an Iroko wood window seat overlooking the garden and a signature Iroko wood sliding door leading to the internal courtyard. Recessed lighting and oak flooring. STAIRCASE LEADING TO FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR RETURN 1.8m (5 11 ) x 0.8m (2 7 ) Ornate stained glass window and original stripped and polished timber flooring. FAMILY BATHROOM 3.95m (13 0 ) x 2.35m (7 9 ) Large, spacious bathroom occupying the entire floor with white Duravit/Philippe Starck suite incorporating a Victoria & Albert free standing roll top bath, fully tiled double shower with rain head and hand held shower piece featuring recessed shelving and seating area, w.h.b. in vanity unit with Corian surround and concealed storage, wall hung w.c., large wall mirror and heated towel rail. Floor to ceiling linen cupboard with radiator and integrated hanging rails. Feature louvered plantation shutters on sash window, which overlooks the internal courtyard. Original ceiling coving and stylish French limestone tiled flooring. Under floor heating and controllable mood lighting. LANDING 4.45m (14 7 ) x 1.08m (3 7 ) Feature high ceiling and original stripped and polished flooring. MASTER SUITE 3.97m (13 0 ) x 4.01m (13 2 ) Spacious double bedroom offering beautiful views of Rathmines Church with many original features including working shutters, cast iron re-conditioned faux fireplace and re-conditioned stripped and polished timber floors. Decorative bespoke radiator cover and window seat. Hand crafted, architecturally designed, solid wood, floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes offering extensive storage space, TV point and door leading to :- ENSUITE 2.06m (6 9 ) x 1.0m (3 3 ) Large ensuite flooded with natural light from a Velux roof light, incorporating a white Duravit suite featuring Travertine tiled shower with an electric Aspirente shower unit, wall suspended wash hand basin and w.c. Concealed vanity cupboard affording extensive storage. Travertine tiled floor with under floor heating. BEDROOM 2 3.7m (12 2 ) x 3.22m (10 7 ) Exceptionally spacious and light filled double bedroom offering beautiful views of Rathmines Church with feature original working shutters, original re-conditioned stripped and polished timber floor, decorative custom made radiator cover and window seat. Access offered to floored attic via a Stira stairs. BEDROOM m (14 3 ) x 2.5m (8 2 ) Double bedroom with original re-conditioned stripped and polished timber floor, bespoke library unit and floor to ceiling architecturally designed, solid wood, built-in wardrobes offering extensive storage. Access to second attic space. GARDEN Stylish and completely secluded de Blacam and Meagher designed city garden with Iroko cladding throughout providing a sense of uniformity. This truly tranquil space enjoys a spectacular view of Rathmines Church, which is particularly magical in the evening light. Grey sandstone and high quality artificial grass bordered by raised bay trees and mature box hedging offer a backdrop to create a haven for relaxation. Excellent large garden shed extending to 4.2m (13 9 ) x 1.65m (5 5 ) boasts a copper roof like that of Rathmines Church dome and has been cleverly designed and clad to blend in with the uniformity of the garden space. This space offers ample storage for bicycles and outdoor equipment and also houses a gas boiler, water storage tank and water pump. There is pedestrian access onto Fortescue Lane via a solid wood door and cars may also travel along Fortescue Lane for the easy unloading of goods and garden materials. There is an outside water tap and gas BBQ point to cater for al fresco dining. The front of the property is bordered by a granite path shielded by mature bay hedging with an automated irrigation system. INTERNAL COURTYARD Beautiful, tranquil and completely private courtyard with original granite sill at sash window, lush black bamboo and grey sandstone. External lights create a charming night time ambience.

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8 BER DETAILS Exempt DIRECTIONS FROM RANELAGH Travelling along Charleston Road toward Rathmines, continue to the traffic light and take a right turn onto Mountpleasant Avenue Upper. Proceed down this road onto Mountpleasant Avenue Lower and take a left turn onto Bessborough Parade. No. 14 is towards the end of the terrace on the right hand side. FROM RATHMINES Travelling from the city centre along Rathmines Road Lower, continue past Rathmines Church and take a left turn onto Richmond Hill. Proceed to the end of the road and take a left turn onto Mountpleasant Avenue Lower then taken an immediate left onto Bessborough Parade. No. 14 is towards the end of the terrace on the right hand side. FLOORPLANS Not to Scale. For Identification Purposes Only. VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with sole selling agent, Hunters Estate Agent, City Centre on or T E info@huntersestateagent.ie W St Martin s House, Waterloo Road, Dublin 4 4 Castle Street, Dalkey, Co. Dublin 2 Brighton Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18 PSRA Licence no: Terms and Conditions Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows, rooms and any other items are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or mis-statement. This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. The services, systems and appliances shown have not been tested and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given. Made with Metropix These particulars do not form any part of any contract and are for guidance only. Maps and plans are not to scale and measurements are approximate. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of details given to them either verbally or as part of this brochure. Such information is given in good faith and is believed to be correct, however, the developers or their agents shall not be held liable for inaccuracies.