20 Ormond Road is truly special - featuring incomparable style, elegance and substance in equal measure behind a classical red brick facade!

A wonderfully attractive semi-detached Victorian family home (210 sqm including attic of 18sqm approx.) with south-facing landscaped rear garden. Located off Palmerston Road, Number 20 enjoys a superbly convenient location equidistant to Ranelagh and Rathmines. It has undergone a full architectural renovation, significant modernisation and clever extension by its current owners.
Purchased in 2016, this property, a protected structure - has been the subject of a comprehensive and sensitive renovation, which was a close collaboration between the owners and Studio M Architects. The result is very impressive – a reimagined, light-filled family home, rich in original detailing, contemporary design and specification, achieved through great attention to detail and use of only the best materials and craftsmanship.
Form and function were intrinsic to the architect's brief and the end result is clearly evidenced by the light, space, layout, understated elegance, warmth, design and storage throughout the property. Old and new combine seamlessly - high ceilings (3m approx.) and elegant room proportions are complemented by engineered oak herringbone floors, a largely neutral colour palette, bespoke joinery, underfloor heating throughout downstairs etc.. An elegant drawing room interconnects with an atmospheric study, fitted with full height custom-made joinery. The heart of this home is the bright and airy social space to the rear of the property comprising of a contemporary open plan kitchen/dining/family room. Featuring a bespoke Noel Dempsey kitchen with honed Calacatta super extra marble countertops, polished plaster floor, internal Crittall doors and full height, wall-to-wall Reynaers HiFinity windows and sliding doors, this area was designed to accommodate day-to-day family living and entertaining. It communicates effortlessly with the sun-trap southerly rear garden and patio, making this space a veritable ‘outside room', enjoyed year-round. A utility room, stylish guest w.c. and cloakroom complete the accommodation at ground floor. Upstairs, the original four bedrooms have been reimagined. Now comprising three double bedrooms, the original fourth bedroom has been repurposed to a dressing room for the main bedroom complete with ensuite shower room. A bright family bathroom and tasteful attic conversion with shower room complete what is on offer. This exquisite home is further complemented by landscaped gardens front and rear, with the rear enjoying a much sought-after southerly orientation, gated side passageway and pedestrian rear access to a laneway.
Description of this special home would not be complete without mention of its superb location. Situated on a tree-lined residential street linking Palmerston Road and Moyne Road, the wealth of social and essential amenities of both Rathmines and Ranelagh are within walking distance. Local shopping is well catered for on Dunville Avenue and Upper Rathmines Road. Leisure and sports facilities can be enjoyed at Brookfield Tennis Club, Dartry Health Club, Mountpleasant Tennis Club etc. Local playgrounds and mature green spaces can be found at both Belgrave Square and Palmerston Park. Several of Dublin's coveted junior and senior schools are within a short walking distance, whilst public transport is plentiful with excellent bus routes and the LUAS at both Beechwood and Ranelagh close by, making the car a luxury not a necessity. The city centre, St Stephen's Green and Dublin's principal places of business are only a pleasant 15-20 minute walk away.
Discerning buyers from families to professionals to those looking to right-size, who seek a future-proofed period house in exquisite condition with style and substance in abundance, complete with sunny rear garden and a superb location need look no further; Number 20 awaits you!