Key Features

Prime Ballsbridge embassy belt location
An impressive 1960s semi-detached family home
Superb condition throughout
Excellent potential to further enhance
Large principal bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite
Generous off-street parking
Integral garage
Walking distance of Sydney Parade DART
Ballsbridge and Sandymount villages nearby

Property Description

Moovingo is delighted to present 36 Merlyn Road to the market, an impressive and substantial family home superbly positioned on one of Ballsbridge's most attractive mature residential roads. Situated just off Merrion Road in the heart of Dublin 4's embassy belt, this fine semi-detached residence extends to approximately 190 sq. m. (2,045 sq. ft.) of internal living accommodation, excluding the garage, and is presented in superb condition throughout. The adjoining garage extends to approximately 14 sq. m. (151 sq. ft.), bringing the overall area, including the garage, to approximately 204 sq. m. (2,196 sq. ft.). Originally built as a four-bedroom home and now arranged as three bedrooms, the property offers exceptionally generous living accommodation, a private mature rear garden and considerable potential for a new owner to further enhance or extend the house in the future, subject to planning permission.

The sense of space is immediately apparent on entering the house. A porch with stained-glass entrance door opens to a welcoming reception hall, off which lies a fitted study and guest shower room. To the right is an impressive sitting room with feature fireplace, opening through to a generous dining room and creating a superb reception space for both everyday family living and entertaining. To the rear, the kitchen leads into the substantial family room added as part of a large extension in the mid-2000s. Wraparound glazing fills this room with natural light and provides an attractive outlook over the rear garden, creating a particularly bright and inviting heart to the home. A garage, currently used for storage, completes the ground floor and offers further potential depending on a purchaser's requirements.

Upstairs, the original four-bedroom configuration has been thoughtfully reworked to provide three bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, incorporating the former fourth bedroom to create a large suite with its own walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. There are two further well-proportioned bedrooms, together with a family bathroom and separate W.C., with pleasant views towards the nearby cricket grounds from the upper floor. The property also benefits from a large attic with generous roof height, offering excellent potential for conversion to additional accommodation, subject to planning permission. The existing stairwell lends itself well to being extended to attic level, as has been done in a number of neighbouring properties.

A particular feature of No. 36 is its private rear garden, extending to approximately 13.8m (45 ft). Mainly laid in lawn and complemented by mature planting, the garden has recently been professionally tidied and cut back, creating an attractive and easily maintained outdoor space with plenty of scope for a new owner to personalise further. A decked area provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. To the front, a mature walled and hedged garden complements the character of the road, while a gravel driveway provides generous off-street parking and access to the garage. With an existing footprint of approximately 203 sq. m., the house already provides substantial accommodation, while the garage and generous site offer further scope to adapt or extend the property in the future, subject to the necessary planning permission.

*All room dimensions and the full accommodation layout are shown on the accompanying floorplan.*


Area Info:

Merlyn Road is a quiet, mature and tree-lined residential road in the heart of Ballsbridge, forming part of Dublin 4's renowned embassy belt. Characterised by substantial family homes and established gardens, it offers a peaceful residential setting while being exceptionally convenient to both Ballsbridge and Sandymount.

Everyday amenities are close at hand, with Merrion Shopping Centre, including Tesco and local cafés, approximately a five-minute walk away. Sandymount Village, with its excellent selection of cafés, restaurants and independent shops, is also nearby, while Sandymount Strand is approximately a 15-minute walk from the property. Herbert Park, the RDS, Aviva Stadium, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park Golf Club and UCD Belfield are all within easy reach. The area is also exceptionally well served by leading schools, including St Michael’s College, together with a wide choice of other primary and secondary schools across Dublin 4.

Transport connections are excellent, with Sydney Parade DART Station within walking distance and frequent bus services along Merrion Road providing easy access to Dublin City Centre. The location combines the convenience of Ballsbridge with easy access to the coast, excellent local amenities and one of Dublin 4's most established residential settings.

BER Details

BER No. 113303713

Energy Performance Indicator: 345.00 kWh/m2/yr

This property was last updated: today, 10 hours ago