1 Shrewsbury Gardens, Shrewsbury Road, Dublin 4, D04 E5R2

Style, history and modern elegance all come together in 1 Shrewsbury Gardens. This four storey house was designed by architects de Blacam & Meagher with painstaking attention to every detail to create a home that sits comfortably amongst the grand mansion and ambassadorial residences synonymous with the area, yet with all the comforts and conveniences of an A-rated house.

Located in a private, gated setting of just seven residences on the former home of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty's library, the house extends to 460 sq. m / 4954 sq. ft. in addition to which is a large private garage and additional underground parking.

Spanning four storeys, the property includes formal drawing room with space for dining, gas fireplace and pocket doors opening to large kitchen by Rhatigan & Hick with breakfast area. To the rear of the ground floor is a spacious study/library opening to the beautifully landscaped L-shaped garden. The house has four double bedrooms over the first and second floors, including a beautiful principal suite with dressing area and large en-suite bathroom. On the top floor there is an additional study to the rear.

On the lower level the house has a large recreation room, suitable as a gym/media room with direct access to private terrace and the rear garden. This floor also features a utility room, boot room, shower room and plant and offers direct access to the underground parking. The house is designed with grand proportions throughout including wide hallways and stairwells and benefits from a private lift accessing all floors.

One of Dublin's most exclusive and desirable addresses, Shrewsbury Road traces its origins back to the Earl of Pembroke's estate and is now considered one of Dublin's most striking residential roads, with a mix of house styles reflecting features of the Victorian, Edwardian, Free Style and Arts & Crafts movements from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Shrewsbury Road is within walking distance of both Ballsbridge and Donnybrook Villages with their array of fashionable shops, boutiques and restaurants. A wide range of recreational facilities are nearby such as Herbert Park with its 32 acres of grounds catering for an extensive range of amenities that include bowling greens, football pitches, tennis courts, children's playground and leisurely strolls around the duck pond. Also close by are the Aviva Stadium, the RDS Showgrounds and David Lloyd Riverview to name just a few landmarks.

There is an excellent choice of schools and third level colleges on hand to include St. Conleth's College, St. Michael's College, Blackrock College, Muckcross Park, Loreto College St. Stephen's Green, UCD and Trinity College. This particular address manages to blend the most desirable residential features with superb proximity to the CBD.