Perched on the tree-lined St Johns Road, this stunning home is adjacent to Sandymount strand and a short stroll to Sandymount village.
No. 24 is a substantial classical Regency villa built circa 1862. It enjoys very generous off-street parking and is approached by sweeping steps with an embellished portico entrance. The property enjoys beautifully proportioned accommodation with many features of the era, including high ceilings, intricate ceiling coving, centre roses and marble fireplaces. The west-facing bay window allows natural light to flood the triple aspect principal reception rooms.
Quilligan Architects have blended period features with a striking two-story rear extension which connects seamlessly with the main house and provides a very substantial kitchen breakfast room with large dual aspect picture windows taking full advantage of the sunny south-facing rear aspect. This kitchen breakfast room leads to a balcony with spiral stairs to the south-facing rear garden.
The new side entrance provides very practical everyday family access. It opens to a curved lower hall with direct access on one side to a large utility room and guest shower room and on the other to a substantial family room. The bright, airy staircase leads directly to the magnificent kitchen breakfast room, which is the heartbeat of this home.
St. John’s Road is an attractive tree-lined road off Park Avenue, the junction of which is notable for St. John’s Church. It is conveniently located adjacent to the delightful boardwalks on Sandymount strand and is a ten-minute walk from Sandymount Village, which has a selection of speciality shops, restaurants and pubs.
Currently on the market for €3,850,000 via Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty Ballsbridge, you can take a full virtual tour of the Sandymount villa through the gallery below.
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