Key Features

Substantial semi-detached period residence
Approximately 310 sq m of accommodation
Five generous bedrooms
Exceptional room proportions
High ceilings throughout
Wealth of original period character
Numerous original fireplaces
Decorative cornicing and period joinery
Impressive original staircase
Rear garden approximately 110 ft long x 55 ft wide
Extensive side lean-to providing superb ancillary space
Lean-to not included in the stated 310 sq m floor area
Significant potential to refurbish and reconfigure
Potential for further extension, subject to planning permission
Off-street parking
Prime Rathgar address
Walking distance of Rathgar and Terenure Villages
Bushy Park nearby
Requires refurbishment

Property Description

‘Thornbury’ is a substantial semi-detached period residence occupying a particularly generous site on Bushy Park Road, one of Rathgar's most desirable and established residential addresses. Extending to approximately 310 sq m, the house is notable for the exceptional scale of its accommodation, wonderfully proportioned rooms and wealth of original character throughout. Now requiring refurbishment, Thornbury presents a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a house of genuine architectural quality and create an outstanding family home in the heart of Dublin 6.

The accommodation is arranged over three principal floors and retains many of the features that give the house its distinctive period character, including high ceilings, decorative cornicing, handsome fireplaces, tall windows, original joinery and an impressive staircase. The ground floor is particularly generous, with substantial living and dining rooms to the front, together with a study, breakfast room and large kitchen to the rear. Running along the side of the house is an extensive lean-to measuring approximately 15.20m in length. Not included in the stated floor area, this provides excellent ancillary and storage space and offers considerable potential in the context of a future refurbishment or extension, subject to planning permission.

Upstairs, the exceptional proportions continue with five generous bedrooms, a bathroom, separate WC and a dressing room. Original fireplaces remain in each of the five bedrooms and the upper floors enjoy excellent natural light. Additional attic areas provide useful storage space.

One of Thornbury's most compelling attributes is its magnificent rear garden, extending to approximately 110 ft in length and 55 ft in width. Predominantly laid in lawn and framed by mature trees, hedging and established planting, it enjoys a wonderful sense of depth and privacy. Combined with the generous front garden and off-street parking, the scale of the grounds is particularly impressive for such a central and sought-after location.

Bushy Park Road places the property within easy walking distance of both Rathgar and Terenure Villages, with their excellent selection of cafés, restaurants, shops and everyday amenities. Bushy Park is also close by, offering extensive woodland and riverside walks along the Dodder together with a wide range of recreational and sporting facilities. With approximately 310 sq m of accommodation, superb room proportions, original period character, extensive ancillary space and an exceptional rear garden, Thornbury represents a rare opportunity to create a very special family home in one of south Dublin's most enduringly desirable residential settings.

Entrance Hall 7.75m × 2.40m. An impressive and generously proportioned entrance hall retaining period detailing and the original staircase, providing access to the principal ground-floor accommodation.

Dining Room 5.50m × 4.50m. A substantial front reception room with bay window, high ceiling, decorative cornicing and original fireplace.

Living Room 5.05m × 4.40m. Exceptionally spacious reception room with period fireplace and access to the front sun room.

Sun Room 1.60m × 4.76m. Running across the front of the living room and overlooking the front garden.

Study 3.90m × 3.45m. A generous additional reception room positioned to the rear with access to rear garden

Breakfast Room 4.30m × 3.40m. Well-proportioned room with fireplace and access to the rear garden

Store Room 4.20m × 3.10m

Utility 4.20m × 1.30m

Kitchen 5.14m × 4.50m. A large kitchen space to the rear, offering considerable scope for redesign as part of the overall refurbishment.

Store 1.05m × 2.10m

Store 1.05m × 1.10m

Lean To An unusually substantial ancillary space running along the side of the house, with original stone and brick walls forming much of its enclosure. Not included in the stated floor area and offering excellent storage together with further potential, subject to planning permission.

First Floor

Bedroom 1 6.18m × 4.45m. Exceptionally spacious double bedroom with original fireplace.

Bedroom 2 5.55m × 4.50m. Large double bedroom with original fireplace.

Bedroom 3 5.20m × 4.50m. Generous double bedroom with original fireplace.

Bathroom 3.10m × 3.45m

WC 1.37m × 0.95m

Dressing Room 1.79m × 2.40m

Second Floor

Bedroom 4 5.20m × 4.45m. Large bedroom with fireplace.

Bedroom 5 4.30m × 3.50m. Generous bedroom with fireplace.

Attic 2.55m × 2.97m

Store Room 2.66m × 1.80m

BER Details

BER No. 119729861

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