Haus, Shrewsbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

A truly exceptional residence on Ireland’s most prestigious residential road.

A REMARKABLE OPPORTUNITY
Melfort is a most impressive Edwardian residence of distinction enjoying elegant proportions indicative of the era of its construction, surrounded by extensive private manicured gardens offering the discerning purchaser the opportunity to acquire a magnificent family home close to Dublin City Centre.

Situated on the wonderful renowned tree lined Shrewsbury Road in prime Dublin 4, often referred to as Ireland’s Embassy belt, the house and gardens enjoy an enviable southerly aspect and immense privacy. Melfort is one of the earliest houses developed on Shrewsbury Road during the Edwardian Period, sometime in the period 1897 to 1913, as it appears together with the adjoining house Hawthorn, as being one of the two houses at this location on Shrewsbury Road at the time of the first official survey of the road.

We understand the house was built circa. 1906, undergoing further embellishments thereafter, to produce the outstanding residence being offered to the market today.

Melfort stands on the southerly side of Shrewsbury Road, the premier and the most desirable address in Dublin City. Shrewsbury Road is a treelined avenue, connecting Ailesbury Road to Merrion Road, just a short walk from Dublin City Centre. The houses of Shrewsbury Road are predominantly of the Edwardian era and generally of substantial proportions with large gardens to the front and rear. Melfort is superb example of a classical detached Edwardian red brick city residence, enjoying extensive gardens, to include a mini orchard, off street parking and total privacy. The residence extends to approximately 471 sq. m. (5,070 sq. ft.). The overall site extends to approximately 0.284 ha (0.7 acres) with mature manicured gardens to the rear and lawns to the front with ample private parking.

Melfort is entered from Shrewsbury Road through a recessed brick pillared electrically operated wrought iron gates leading to a lantern lit gravel forecourt. There is also a separate pedestrian access onto Shrewsbury Road.

The forecourt is bounded by box hedging, mature specimen trees, shrubberies and allows access to the garage now used as a games room and an entertainment space. Melfort is a perfect example of how to celebrate the period charm of such a house while providing ample space for relaxed family life.

PREMIER LOCATION - IRELAND’S FINEST
A superb range of nearby amenities includes Herbert Park with 32 acres of grounds featuring sports facilities and a café. Also close by are Aviva Stadium, RDS Showgrounds and Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club. The area offers excellent schools and colleges including St Michael’s College, St Conleth’s College, Loreto College St Stephen’s Green, Muckross Park College, Teresian School, University College Dublin and Trinity College Dublin. Ballsbridge is also home to top dining and hotels such as Roly’s Bistro, Mae Restaurant, InterContinental Dublin and The Dylan Hotel. Sydney Parade DART Station is within walking distance, with Dublin Airport easily accessible via the Port Tunnel.

EXCEPTIONAL GARDENS
The secluded and private front garden is predominantly laid out with a lantern lit gravel forecourt and mature specimen trees. The rear garden is exceptionally private for a near city centre residence. The extensive space is divided into two sections, the first being immediately to the rear of the house. A feature of this section is the Victorian/Edwardian style veranda, which takes full advantage of the southerly aspect of the house and thus affording a covered space ideal for al- fresco dining, BBQ’S and general entertaining. The lawns are extensive with flowering colourful variety of rose borders.
A tall mature beech hedge divides this section of the garden from the orchard, and which is also interconnected with meandering pathways. The orchard is planted with numerous flowering fruit trees, including cherry, apple, and pear. The gardens have been so designed as to assist in easy minimal maintenance.

HISTORY
Please see brochure for detailed history of this wonderful property.