27 Highfield Road

Kelly Bradshaw Dalton is honoured to bring to the market 27 Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6. Number 27 is on a generous plot of land reflecting the prestigious surroundings of one of the most sought-after locations in Dublin. The house has been the family home of the present owners for the last 55 years.  It was built in the 1870s.  This magnificent Victorian house has the homely feel of a 21st century structure. It offers exceptionally spacious accommodation, ideal for the family market.
This impressive red brick Victorian home is set back from the main road, and on inspection, viewers will be impressed by the retention of many period features including original plasterwork, high ceilings with exquisite ceiling cornices and centre roses, timber doors, impressive fireplaces, large bay window with shutters, and original front door with granite steps leading to the hall door. While the three floors in this large home ooze style and timeless elegance, there is scope for the potential buyer to update and modernise the current layout, to fully maximise and encapsulate the magnificence of this fine residence.
The property is accessed via gates opening on to an impressive sweeping driveway. The front garden is dominated by two magnificent trees; a Red Sequoia, regarded as one of the rarest on earth, and a Cedar Lebanese. Wide granite steps lead up to an impressive arched doorway, with majestic Victorian pillars on either side. The inner door opens into a light infused entrance hallway, leading into two magnificent interconnecting reception rooms. Both reception rooms have retained their beautiful white marble fireplaces, ceiling coving and centre rose. The drawing room and the dining room are ideal for entertaining on a grand scale, and if required can be separated by folding doors. The drawing room looks onto the front garden and the bay window presents a panoramic view of the magnificent trees. The dining room is flooded with natural light, as it overlooks the south facing garden to the rear. What the present owners use as an art room, is located off the dining room, where one could drift away, a cloud of tranquillity looking onto the idyllic setting of the rear garden. This room lends itself to many possibilities such as a studio or pantry with an original dumb waiter intact, making entertaining a dream. A cosy family snug/library completes this level, with two large windows allowing plenty of light to penetrate and also features a fireplace. 
The lower level ground floor in this truly outstanding home has its own entrance to the front, making it ideal for staff or guest accommodation. This level includes a family room complete with log burner as the main focal point. This room leads into a fully fitted kitchen overlooking the beautiful south facing rear garden. There is a sun room to the rear of the house which is accessed from the family room. This would be ideal for casual weekend entertaining commanding superb, exhaling views of the substantial private walled garden. There are two rooms on this level which the present owners use as bedrooms, making this a very attractive 6-bedroom residence in a much sought-after address. A shower room and utility room complete the lower level ground floor area. There is also access to a garage from this level which should more than meet your storage requirements. For the wine connoisseur there are excellent built-in wine cabinets along a side passage leading to the garden.
A dramatically wide staircase leads to the upper floor which comprises 4 exceptionally sized bedrooms. This level also enjoys high ceilings and all bedrooms are well proportioned. The landing has a sky light, allowing plenty of light to penetrate this whole area. The current master bedroom has a feature marble open fireplace and magnificent bay window, which the present owners use as a sitting area to enjoy their morning coffee and newspapers. The second bedroom is also an exceptional size and features an open fireplace. If required a potential buyer could easily convert bedroom 3 into an amazing walk in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. The fourth bedroom features two windows and is an excellent size. A shower room completes this level with a main bathroom at the first-floor return. 
The grounds of No.27 are equally as extraordinary as the main house. Unlike other residences the present owners have held on to their land at the rear and viewers will be impressed by its sheer size and total privacy. The garden includes an abundance of mature trees and shrubs including apple blossom trees complimenting the large lawn. This area makes it a dream family home for al fresco dining and for younger children to have a fantastic outdoor play area in Dublin.
This very fine and exceptional family home is superbly located, with every possible amenity within reach. Rathgar village is the main focal point and while having a number of retail outlets including a range of restaurants, delicatessens and a supermarket, it still maintains its village ethos. With Rathgar being a largely residential suburb, it has an excellent choice of highly regarded schools. Primary schools include; Rathgar Junior School, Rathgar National School, Zion Parish School and Kildare Place School. Secondary schools include Alexandra College, St Mary's College, The High School, Stratford College and Terenure College. There is an array of recreational facilities in the area including Miltown Golf club, Castle Golf club and The Grange. Tennis clubs include Brookfield LTC and Rathgar TC with Rathgar Hockey Club nearby and for the rugby enthusiast St Marys and Terenure Rugby Clubs. Rathgar is home to two large parks: Palmerstown Park is maintained to a high level and is a fine example of a typical Victorian park including a pool feature by William Sheppard and Sons, and also includes beautiful leisure walks and a playground. Dodder Park comprising of over 100 hectares of fragmented parkland and remnant countryside has Game fishing on the River Dodder for members of the Dodder Angling Association. It is also a haven for wildlife. For the fitness fanatics, Dartry Health Club serves the area. Rathmines and Terenure are a short stroll from here while the fashionable Ranelagh, full of cafes, restaurants and bars is only a 30-minute walk from Highfield Road. Dublin city centre is located approximately 3km away and is served by numerous bus routes. Cowper and Miltown Luas stops on the Green Line are a 10-15-minute walk down the beautiful Palmerston Road or Temple Road.
This semi-detached Victorian double fronted red brick home has retained most of its charming original features. Its substantial south facing rear garden together with its prime location and amenities within striking distance is sure to impress potential buyers. Finding a fashionable family home tucked away in South Dublin that ticks all the boxes can be very challenging but anyone who views this beautiful house will be overwhelmed by just how many boxes they can tick. Viewing of this fine residence is a must to fully appreciate everything it has to offer. Please contact the sole selling agents - Kelly Bradshaw Dalton today to organise a viewing.