A rare opportunity has presented itself in Dublin 4, within the heart of Ballsbridge. This is your chance to secure a fully renovated, wonderfully extended end-of-terrace period property, complete with two mews accommodation, all of which has been masterfully reimagined.
Residing at 23 Elgin Road, this four-bedroom, two-story-over-garden Victorian house spans 416sq m (4,478sq ft). The property is an entertainer’s dream; its complete redesign caters to hosting guests with luxury and elegance.
Including within this dream package are the two redesigned mews houses, located at 1 and 2 Clyde Lane, sized 146sq m (1,570sq ft) and 95sq m (1,020 sq ft) respectively. These properties offer high-end guest lodging, an ideal set-up if you love hosting grand events and require substantial guest accommodation within the city’s prominent embassy district. Moreover, if your wallet is thick enough, this could be a match made in heaven for you.
Knight Frank is currently marketing these three properties as a whole portfolio, asking for €7.75 million. The listing includes a beautifully updated period home in Killiney, complete with outdoor spa, with an asking price of €2.75m.
The meticulous and creative design details of number 23 Elgin Road are the work of interior designer Jane Gilloway. Commissioned by the present owner, her approach was to reinvent the house. It features captivating elements such as robust cast-iron radiators, Japanese-style wood decorations in the smaller bedrooms, and immaculate Paonazzo honed marble worktops and splashbacks in the kitchen/breakfast room.
The property boasts two spacious reception rooms at the hall level. The upfront drawing room is endowed with twin picture sash windows adorned with shutters, a fine white marble fireplace, and Jacobean stained-timber flooring. The rear-facing lounge/den radiates warmth with its rich Hamilton blue paint sourced from Benjamin Moore, antique paint specialists. A surround-sound system is strategically installed throughout the house, including in the reception rooms and bedrooms.
One can access the garden through a sheltered side walkway to discover the spacious kitchen and breakfast area, complete with an oak island with antique brass legs, all framed against the backdrop. The entire kitchen is accentuated by brilliant marble countertops. Proceeding from the kitchen, you encounter a dining room fitted with a wood-burning stove. Wide steps guide you down to a light-filled rear extension that offers stunning views of the back garden.
This particular extension was crafted by a former resident, who was a builder, around 2007. It encompasses a broad back media room, covering 11m, displaying bare granite walls. Also incorporated is a three-level return on the side of the house featuring a striking engineered cliffhanger wall built with red sandstone. The current owner has installed a fully equipped bar and a spacious wine room in the media room, while a pool table dominates this distinctive entertainment zone.
The return houses two mirrored guest suites, intended for overnight or weekend visitors. Gilloway maximised this area to generate two exceptional rooms that surpass even premium hotel accommodation. A touch of a switch instantly makes the floor-to-ceiling front view window opaque for seclusion. The lower bedroom boasts a quaint balcony overlooking the back garden.
The primary bedroom also enjoys a view of the back garden, featuring sash windows and a stunning marble fireplace. The front room has been transformed into a lavish dressing room, replete with wardrobe fittings and storage units. The main bathroom rounds off this private section of the property.
The rear garden faces south and features a granite patio with AstroTurf lawn. An extraordinary attribute of this garden is the deluxe home office space of 20 square meters, thoughtfully equipped with a kitchenette and en suite.
A winding path leads down to the 2 Clyde Lane mews house, which is one of the two houses attached to the property. This detached two-bedroom house boasts a bright open-plan kitchen and living area. A bay window and seating area overlook the front, while double French doors open onto an elevated timber deck patio on the back. Plus, there’s an attic room suitable for a den or a yoga room.
The larger dwelling amongst the two mews properties is the three-bedroom Number 1, expanded by the addition of a double bedroom extension at the back. Its entrance hall boasts a semi-oak slatted wall, which forms a distinct separation from the spacious combined kitchen and lounge. The kitchen area is tastefully completed with soft white high-gloss finish, complemented by a marble worktop and back panel, custom-built island and oversized ceramic flooring tiles. Meanwhile, the lounge section is characterised by a slated wooden wall, a wood-fired heater, and dual-slider doors leading into a secluded courtyard.