‘6 Palmerston Park – where a careful blend of old-world charm and architectural merit meets contemporary elegance and considered design resulting in a truly special and inviting home in a superb location.' 6 Palmerston Park is a truly exceptional and immensely stylish 4-bedroom 2 storey over garden level semi-detached Victorian residence dating from the 1880's. It enjoys a prominent position overlooking historic Palmerston Park. Statuesque and handsome, Number 6 is a very inviting home of immense scale and proportion with magnificent original features including ornate cornice work, attractive marble mantlepieces, timber floorboards and wonderful high ceilings – 3.6m on the piano nobile. Victorian in design whilst modern in comfort and contemporary in style, décor and specification, this beautiful family home is further complemented by carefully curated landscaped gardens front and rear. Purchased in 2014 by the current owners, a major refurbishment and modernisation project was undertaken under the guidance of DDA Architects. Careful consideration was given to preserving the architectural merit whilst incorporating a layout and specification conducive to contemporary day living. The result was hugely successful and Number 6 now comprises a light-filled, characterful interior with a superb spacious layout perfect for practical and comfortable family living. Extending to a gracious 3358 sq.ft. / 312 sq.m. (approx.) of well-appointed accommodation, the owners' keen design-eye and attention to detail is evident throughout from the stylish décor to the Lutron lighting system with feature accent lighting to the bespoke cabinetry from Robert Mark Trench to highlight but a few of the special features. Lit by tall sash windows, this stylish and graceful home is filled with natural light. The well-appointed accommodation flows perfectly over its three levels. The hall level comprises a welcoming hallway with two gracious interconnecting reception rooms and a guest w.c./cloak room. This floor enjoys wonderful ceiling heights of 3.6m. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a shower room. The main suite is particularly impressive – it enjoys a terrific view out over the park and comprises a gracious bedroom with a luxurious ensuite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe in addition to excellent custom-made storage within the bedroom. The garden level floor is where the major transformation took place. The ‘everyday' door is accessed from the gated side passage, which opens into a bright hallway featuring a bespoke maple hardwood staircase complete with concealed storage and stylish guest w.c.. A large, clever extension provides for a stunning open plan kitchen / breakfast / dining room, which is undoubtedly the heart of this home. Featuring a timeless Noel Dempsey kitchen complete with centre island with breakfast bar, which comfortably seats six and incredible storage not to mention some added extras such as the sizeable wine fridge and two dishwashers, the ‘working-end' of the kitchen opens into a light-filled dining area with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling height sliding doors out to the patio and garden. Pocket doors open into a comfortable family room, positioned at the front of the house. There is also a practical utility room discretely tucked away off the kitchen. A fourth double bedroom with an ensuite shower room completes the accommodation at garden level. The gardens are a truly noteworthy feature of this family home. Carefully landscaped by Tanya Cunniffe, both front and rear gardens incorporate a wonderful blend of formal, aesthetic and practical design. The front garden is railed and bordered with high hedges and box hedge borders with a range of flowers, shrubs and trees, providing for year-round colour, interest and screening. A granite and sandstone pathway leads to the original wide granite steps with wrought iron railings and the gated side passage. There is also a discreet bin area, outside tap and outdoor feature lighting. The rear garden is beautifully manicured and immensely private. Measuring L.68 ft x W.36 ft approx. (max), it is both aesthetically very pleasing and practical in design. Bordered on all sides by tall granite walls, a synthetic lawn is bordered by wide beds with box hedging, seasonal flowers, shrubs and mature trees - not only providing great visual appeal but also fantastic privacy. Two patio areas are cleverly positioned to capture the morning and afternoon/evening sunshine. The patio area immediately off the dining area is a veritable outdoor room and features an electronic awning allowing for comfortable dining and entertaining late into the evenings. A sizeable shed provides for a dual purpose from great storage to a ‘hideaway den' as it is wired and insulated. A plant/boiler room is tucked away in the side passageway. Description of this sublime home would not be complete without reference to its unrivalled location. Superbly situated overlooking Palmerston Park, the location is first class - within walking distance of extensive local amenities including Palmerston Park itself, two Luas stops at Cowper and Milltown and some of Dublin's best junior and senior schools including Alexandra College, Gonzaga College, St Mary's College, The High School, Sandford Park, Kildare Place, Zion National and Stratford College etc. Ranelagh, Rathgar, and Rathmines provide a great choice of excellent restaurants while the superb range of local shopping at Upper Rathmines Road and Dunville Ave are very close by. Sports clubs nearby include Brookfield Tennis Club, Dartry Fitness, David Lloyd Riverview, and Milltown Golf Club to name but a few. Discerning buyers looking for a substantial, characterful period home in turnkey condition in a superb location need look no further – 6 Palmerston Park awaits you.