26 Charleston Avenue, Ranelagh, Dublin 6

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Charleston Avenue is a superb double fronted Tudor style home, full of period
charm and character.  Constructed circa
1880, the property boats stunning stained glass windows, ceiling height and
period coving.  

The current
owners bought the property in 2006 and undertook a complete modernisation of
the property including the installation of zoned central heating. The property
has since been upgraded regularly over the years with the installation of built-in
alcove storage, built-in wardrobes, a bike shed, custom built shelving under
the stairs and a home office. A highlight of this home is the rear garden. The
owners extended the garden some years ago by the acquisition of an adjacent
garden to the back of the property. In the process, they discovered a stunning
hand cut granite boundary wall which had been hidden by plaster and overgrown
ivy. Two steps lead to this upper garden which is light filled and a true gem
in the middle of this residential area.

The
property is located on a cul de sac, equidistant between Ranelagh and Rathmines
and has all consequent amenities on its doorstep. Transport links include the
Luas a short walk away, recently upgraded bus links from adjacent Charleston
Road and multiple bus routes from Rathmines. The Airport Express coach leaves
from Castlewood Avenue, a five-minute walk away and owners have residents on-street
parking on Charleston Avenue.

Oozing with
curbside appeal, the entrance is enclosed by railings and a gate, and a paved
path leads to a veranda style entrance. Set behind a Red Robin hedge and
planting, the property has a tranquil and leafy aspect as you enter. The owners
have installed discreet bike stands and a hidden space for bins. Welcomed into
a warm and inviting entrance hall, off which there are two wonderfully spacious
reception rooms, currently in use as the drawing room and dining room.  The drawing room offers dual aspect, running
from front to rear with wonderful square bay window with feature stained glass and
French doors leading out to the garden. A couple of steps lead from the dining
room down to the custom-built kitchen, which also offers dual aspect windows to
the rear and side, and French doors onto the Indian sandstone paved patio. 

Upstairs there
are four excellently proportioned bedrooms, one en suite, a family bathroom and
home office. The bedrooms are complete with many period features to include
fireplaces and wonderful ceiling heights. The main family bathroom offers a
feature free standing bath with legs, a bespoke vanity unit and old-style loo
in keeping with its era. 

The rear
garden is wonderfully landscaped with two patios, one on the original garden
and one on the extended upper garden. The garden is wonderfully lit at night
and provides an excellent space for entertaining and for children to play
during the day.