Dublin, Rathmines, Ireland

DNG is delighted to present this beautiful detached, Edwardian family home to the market. Number 20 Temple Gardens is an exquisite home of tremendous charm and character, superbly positioned on this highly desirable road within 2 miles of St. Stephen's Green. It is within easy reach of local Luas stop at Cowper and stands on exceptional private south facing gardens of 0.36 acre (approx.).

20 Temple Gardens is without doubt one of the finest homes in Dublin 6 and has been a happy home for nearly 70 years to the current owners. The house is of wonderful proportions and offers many original period features which include ceiling cornices, high ceilings, fine fireplaces, and picture rails. The accommodation is spacious and well laid out principally over two floors with further accommodation on the top floor. The property also includes a garage to the side and separate outhouses entered independently via a gated pedestrian side access.

The fine accommodation extends to approx. 3,585sq. ft./ 337 sq. m. The internal accommodation includes a fine bright reception hallway with the two principal reception rooms benefiting from feature bay windows overlooking the front gardens. There is a third reception room at this level which enjoys access directly onto the south facing gardens. To the rear of the house there is a fully fitted kitchen, a pantry, and a utility room with further access to the garden. A downstairs shower room completes the accommodation at ground floor. On the first floor there is a bright and spacious landing with four well-proportioned bedrooms (one with a dressing room) and main family bathroom. At the top of the house there is a landing with two further double bedrooms.

The south facing gardens are magnificent and extend to 0.36 acre (approx.) which have been carefully tended for over the years. Number 20 enjoys one of the biggest plots on Temple Gardens and clearly offers potential to extend or develop further (subject to planning permission). To the front is a good-sized railed garden, providing car parking behind wrought iron gates. A pedestrian door leads to a wide side entrance and the very attractively landscaped and private 139 ft. (approx.) back garden, which is laid out in lawn, surrounded by very well-stocked flower beds and a row of cleverly positioned evergreen trees. To take full advantage of the back garden's wonderfully sunny south facing orientation, there is a large patio accessed directly from the house, which is ideal for al fresco dining.

A description of this fine home would not be complete without mention of its superb, sought-after location. It is within walking distance of extensive local amenities including Palmerston Park, the Cowper Luas stop affording swift access to St. Stephen's Green, Dundrum and beyond in both directions. The proximity of Rathmines, Rathgar and Ranelagh villages provides a wide choice of great restaurants and local shops with Dunville Avenue and Upper Rathmines Road a few minutes stroll away. Sport clubs nearby include David Lloyd Riverview, Fitzwilliam L.T.C., Brookfield Tennis Club and Dartry Health Club. A great selection of some of Dublin's best junior and senior schools are nearby including Scoil Bhride, Kildare Place, Alexandra College, St Mary s College, Sandford Park and Gonzaga College to name but a few.

Porch
Tiled floor with double doors leading to

Reception Hallway
Bright and spacious with decorative ceiling coving and understairs storage.

Drawing Room
Large drawing room to left, with generous bay window, decorative ceiling coving and picture rail, feature fireplace with tiled insert.

Dining Room:
Generous room to the front, with box bay window, decorative ceiling coving, picture rail and ornate fireplace.

Family Room
Bright room with decorative ceiling coving, picture rail, brick fireplace and French doors to the rear gardens.

Kitchen
Bright room which overlooks the garden, original tiled floor, wall and floor units, plumbed for dishwasher, large Aga, hot press, and access to the utility room and pantry.

Utility Room
Original tiled floor, built-in storage, plumbed for washing machine and with access to the rear garden.

Scullery/ Pantry
With built-in storage and Velux window and further storage room/ larder off, and door leading back to the dining room.

Shower Room
Shower, wc and whb.

First Floor Return


Bathroom
Family bathroom with bath, wc, whb and attic hatch.

First Floor


Bedroom
Double bedroom overlooking the front with large bay window, decorative ceiling coving, feature fireplace with access to

Dressing Room
Decorative ceiling coving, with whb.

Bedroom
Double bedroom overlooking the front with feature fireplace, whb and built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom
Double bedroom overlooking the rear garden, with decorative ceiling coving and feature fireplace.

Bedroom
Double bedroom overlooking the rear garden, with decorative ceiling coving and feature fireplace.

Second Floor


Landing
With Velux window.

Bedroom
Double room with fireplace.

Bedroom
Double room with fireplace and whb.