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This expansive home in Mount Merrion is on the market for €2.45 million


By Sarah Finnan
21st Sep 2023
This expansive home in Mount Merrion is on the market for €2.45 million

Built by the renowned builder John Kenny in 1935, this impressive property in Mount Merrion comes to market in impeccable condition. 

Only its second time on the open market since it was built, 38 Greenfield Road – known as Balnagowan – is a one-of-a-kind, unique family home at the very top of the range. 

Standing on a spectacular elevated site with southwest orientation, the property spans circa 260 sqm and boasts an A-rated BER classification. Tastefully extended and fully renovated to the highest standard, many of the original features have been reinstated including several interior and exterior arches. The original ornate steel arched double doors from the side entrance have also been repurposed as doors to the wine vault.

A leafy green archway flanks the entrance to the grounds, providing unrivalled privacy. The front of the property offers generous off-street parking and ample unrestricted on-street parking is available just outside. The front of the property is wired both for electrical charging points for vehicles as well as electric gates if the buyer wishes to install these. There is another entrance to the side of the property which can be used as separate accommodation or as a fantastic office or work-from-home space.

Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into the well-proportioned hallway which leads to a cloakroom as well as steps down to under-stair storage and a guest WC with partially panelled and tiled curved walls featuring a round porthole window.

The family room and kitchen can be accessed from the hallway. The kitchen has been newly fitted with all the latest top-of-the-range appliances, including a clever coffee station next to the double fridge-freezers as well as two dishwashers and Bluetooth amplifier and ceiling speakers. Underfloor heating extends throughout the entire downstairs area which has been fitted with contemporary porcelain tiles. 

Two sets of double French doors lead out to the southwest-facing patio – a suntrap during the warmer summer months. The garden has been professionally landscaped with mature greenery and a beautiful church visible on the skyline.

Steps from the kitchen lead down to the utility room which features a brand-new washer and dryer as well as a convenient laundry chute from the upstairs half landing. Above the quartz worktop area, the central comms station and CCTV monitor are both installed here. From here is the door to the plant room which houses the air-to-water heating cylinder.

Onwards from here the access to the side entrance hallway leads down to some of the original mahogany steps to an intriguing hallway with a WC room and the previously mentioned wine storage area. The room at the end of this hallway, also known as the sunroom, is south-west facing and wonderfully lit making this an ideal space for an office, a place of business, a playroom or even a guest bedroom.

The impressively large drawing room which also has a direct entrance from the hallway, has a double aspect with large front windows overlooking the beautiful cherry tree and a large bay window to the back overlooking the patio and garden. New owners can easily reinstate the fireplace in the drawing room to their own requirements as the chimney and flue are still in place.

From the drawing room is another original arched glazed door leading to what was originally called the library, with stunning arched doors and arched windows to the patio. 

Upstairs from the main hallway on the half landing, you will find the large family bathroom, with spectacular floor-to-ceiling porcelain marble effect tiles and underfloor heating. Up several steps, you can access the smallest of the four bedrooms, with double-aspect windows. 

The remaining three bedrooms can be accessed from the main upstairs landing. The partially panelled large main bedroom boasts a large bay window overlooking the landscaped garden and patio area. The ensuite has underfloor heating and is also tiled with the same large porcelain marble effect floor-to-ceiling tiles.

Facing to the front is another partially panelled large double room with an ensuite and fitted wardrobe. From the wardrobe you can access one of the eaves storage areas. Across the room, there is access to more substantial storage.

Located in one of Dublin’s most desirable residential settings, the property is just moments away from a range of shops, pharmacies, restaurants, and cafes. Deer Park is also only a one-minute walk away, which has a playground, tennis club, dog park and amazing views over the city. There are also several sought-after schools within walking distance in the area, including Scoil San Teresa, Mount Anville, Willow Park, Blackrock College, St. Andrews, and Oatlands College, UCD is also within very close proximity. There are several bus routes close by offering direct access to Dublin city.

Currently on the market for €2,450,000, viewing is by appointment with Janet Carroll. In the meantime, take a look inside this beautiful property in our gallery below.