Belgrave Square, equidistant from the villages of Rathmines and Ranelagh, is accessed from Castlewood Avenue, the chestnut-lined road linking the two prime Dublin 6 villages.
The square dates from about 1851, when a field with a river running through it was replaced with terraces of imposing redbrick houses, while still retaining a green space at its core. The square was once the epicentre of Dublin “flatlands”, where many a student had digs in the 1980s and 1990s, and is now as popular as its namesake in London’s fashionable Belgravia district.
The westerly side of the square – and the last to be developed – is quiet with cars having little reason to pass unless they are carting neighbours to and from their homes.
Number 30 Belgrave Square West, which is Ber-exempt, is in walk-in condition has been launched to the market by DNG, seeking €2.5 million. Its position at the end of the terrace means its west-facing garden has direct access from the small lane of Belgrave Place, negating the need to traipse through the property if landscaping or hosting an outdoor party.
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When it was last up for sale in 1998, the impressive double-fronted Victorian gem was in nine self-contained units; a reminder of its bygone flatland days. It’s now back to its former glory and there’s not an inch out of place within its 270sq m (2,906sq ft) of floor space.
It has two floors over basement, with three reception rooms off a well-lit hallway, which has remarkable ceiling details. To the right are interconnecting reception rooms laid out as a diningroom and drawingroom, while to the left is a third reception room. The three rooms at this level run the full depth of the house and are in use as a study/livingroom, boasting ornate plasterwork and period fireplaces.
Rooms at garden level – with external access under the imposing steps out front – include a contemporary kitchen and breakfast area, with an adjacent living area that has the benefit of a natural stone fireplace and underfloor heating. A shower room and entrance lobby complete downstairs.
Upstairs, beyond an impressive stained-glass window on the return lie four bedrooms on the first floor. The principal overlooks the front garden and all four double bedrooms share a spacious fully tiled family bathroom.
The property also benefits from being just 10 steps from Belgrave Square Park. The well-maintained square park surrounded by mature trees has a playground and is a popular amenity for local children and dog walkers.
In terms of connectivity, the property is about a 10-minute walk from Luas stations at Beechwood and Ranelagh, while the vicinity has a number of premier schools such as Kildare Place, Alexandra College, Sandford Park, and Muckross and Gonzaga colleges.
