Ballyboden Road, Rathfarnham

This charming house is set well back from the road, enjoying complete privacy with dual pedestrian access and a sun-drenched wraparound rear garden, offering the perfect balance of tranquillity and accessibility. While the property would benefit from some modernisation, it offers tremendous potential to extend subject to planning permission creating a wonderful opportunity for discerning buyers who are looking for a long-term family home. Measuring approx. 165 sqm / 1,766 sq.ft., this home provides generous and versatile living space across two levels, with multiple reception rooms and beautifully proportioned bedrooms.

The ground floor is bright and spacious throughout. The property opens onto a long hallway which leads to a dual-aspect drawing/sitting room to the right, a magnificent space for relaxing or entertaining. To the rear, a formal dining room features sliding doors that open directly onto the garden. The fully fitted kitchen also has garden access, ideal for indoor/outdoor flow. To the left of the hallway is a versatile recreation room, which could easily be used as a fifth bedroom, home office or playroom. A guest w.c., understairs storage, and dual garden sheds (one plumbed for laundry use) complete the ground floor. Upstairs, there are four spacious double bedrooms, including a generous master bedroom with ensuite. A large main bathroom, hot press, and attic space which is insulated. Oil fired central heating.

Ballyboden Road is located at the foothills of the Dublin mountains with easy access to forest trails at Massey's wood, the Hell Fire club, and a trail from Cruagh Wood, Tibraddin, Ticknock, and into Kilmashogue. There are several leisure and recreational facilities in the area including Ballyboden St. Enda's GAA, Templeogue lawn tennis club and several clubs for the golf enthuasiasts including Rathfarnham, the Grange and Edmondstown golf clubs. St. Endas park and museum is a 10 minute walk from the property and Marlay Park, with its scenic walking paths and sporting facilities is within a 5 minute drive.

The property is ideally positioned within walking distance of local shops which include Rosemount shopping centre on the Marian Road, Rathfarnham Shopping Centre, and Knocklyon. Nutgrove Shopping Centre and Dundrum Town Centre are within a 10-minute drive. There are also excellent schools and colleges in the area including Loreto High School, Sancta Maria College, Our Lady's Templeogue, Coláiste Éanna, High School Rathgar & Terenure College, with Loreto National, St. Patricks and St. Pius Templeogue, and Educate Together for junior pupils. The area is also well-served with excellent transport links including the bus routes 74, 15b, 161, 175, 75, which travel directly to the city centre, Dundrum LUAS, and UCD. The 15B bus route is a 5 minute walk from the house and travels by frequently. The M50 motorway is less than a 5 minute drive away.

Accommodation details
Ground Floor
• Hallway: (7.40m x 1.82m) Long and welcoming entrance hall.
• Recreation Room / Bedroom 5: (3.88m x 2.32m) Ideal as a home office or extra bedroom.
• Guest W.C.: (1.88m x 1.54m)
• Drawing/Sitting Room: (8.60m x 4.30m) Large, light-filled dual-aspect space with garden views.
• Dining Room: (5.00m x 3.78m) Overlooks and opens to rear garden.
• Kitchen: (4.00m x 2.10m) Fully integrated with side garden access.
• Understairs Storage
Upstairs
• Landing: (4.40m x 1.92m)
• Bedroom 1: (2.77m x 4.00m) Double room.
• Bedroom 2: (3.88m x 5.74m) Exceptionally spacious double.
• Bedroom 3 (Master): (3.50m x 4.50m) With built-in wardrobes and...
o Ensuite: (3.56m x 1.00m)
• Bedroom 4: (2.54m x 3.73m) Double bedroom.
• Main Bathroom: (2.73m x 2.23m) With full suite.
• Hot Press

Garden and External Features
• Private wraparound garden, mainly laid in lawn, with mature trees and planting enjoying all-day sun.
• Block shed (plumbed for washing machine) and storage shed on opposite side.
• Driveway parking for two cars, plus off-street parking available.
• Oil-fired central heating
• Attic insulated