24 Rue St. Johns

A unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional detached Regency style villa standing on approx. 0.3 acre (0.12 ha) on the southern side of this tree lined road adjacent Sandymount strand and a short walk to Sandymount village. 

No. 24 is a substantial classical Regency villa built circa 1862. It is approached by sweeping steps with an embellished portico entrance. The property enjoys beautifully proportioned accommodation with many features of the era including high ceilings, intricate ceiling coving, center roses and marble fireplaces. The west facing bay window allows natural light to flood the triple aspect principal reception rooms.

Quilligan Architects have blended period features with a striking two-story rear extension which connects seamlessly with the main house and provides a very substantial kitchen / breakfast room with large dual aspect picture windows taking full advantage of the sunny south facing rear aspect. This kitchen / breakfast room leads to a balcony with spiral stairs to the south facing rear garden.

The new side entrance provides very practical everyday family access. It opens to a curved lower hall with direct access on one side to a large utility room and guest shower room and on the other to a substantial family room. The bright airy staircase leads directly to the magnificent kitchen breakfast room which is the heartbeat of this home.