4 Carlton, Pembroke Gardens, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Description

No 4 Carlton is a calming and deceptively spacious city residence that boasts amongst its many appealing features, a delicate fusion of contemporary design and classic elegance. Nestled just off Northumberland Road in the heart of Ballsbridge, it offers the discerning purchaser the convenience of city living amidst the privacy and serenity of a country home setting.

With a lovely balance of indoor and outdoor space, this is a home that is certain to impress. The accommodation embraces the best of ‘reverse living’ and its versatility is such that it is as fitting for the hosting of home entertaining events as it is for the enjoyment of the peaceful ambiance that prevails.

Behind its inviting exterior, No 4 Carlton extends to 184 sqm /1,980 sqft. The first floor comprises a magnificent living room come dining area that sweeps through 10m / 33ft from front to back. A striking Le Droff fireplace with solid fuel stove provides the focal point. A lovely west facing balcony ‘brings the outside in’ and together with a Juliet balcony to rear, this is a genuinely wonderful space to be in.

The wonderful open expanses of the first-floor are complimented by a separate kitchen / breakfast room that is also perfectly in tune with the calming mood music of its setting. The first floor’s double height vaulted ceiling is interrupted only by the suspension of what is a hidden gem - a cleverly designed L shaped double sided mezzanine balcony area that exploits the full extent of the space available at roof level.

Extending to 24 sqm / 258 sqft this area benefits from a nice flow of natural light and some very elegant joinery work. A crafted and easily negotiated spiral stair case provides access to this very pleasant space that is currently used as a home office. There is also the added benefit of extensive eves storage off.

At ground level and situated off an imposing entrance hall that features an abundance of natural light and cleverly disguised storage, there lies 3 relaxing and beautifully toned double bedrooms (2 ensuite) and a family shower room. The third bedroom is currently set out as a sitting room / reading room. It has a superb lounge area off with floor to ceiling glazing and a vista that absorbs the seclusion and tranquillity of the rear garden.

Chiming with the magnificent workmanship that is to be found throughout the entirety of the house, the shower rooms are extensively and tastefully tiled and the bedrooms incorporate beautifully crafted bespoke joinery and furniture including beautiful maple doors with inset cherry wood detailing.

To complete the picture, and in addition to gated off-street parking and on-street disc parking to the front, there is a sizeable city garden to the rear. The garden is surrounded by mature trees and shrubbery that provide a high degree of privacy. The focal point is a subtle silver granite water feature, and in addition to beautiful silver birch trees, it is tastefully landscaped for ease of maintenance.
The convenience and exclusivity of the location speaks for itself. Pembroke Gardens is adjacent to the enviable choice of restaurants, bars, coffee and speciality food shopping on offer at both Ballsbridge and Baggot Street. It is also within walking distance to Sandymount, Grand Canal Dock, Merrion Square, St Stephen’s Green and all that the city centre has to offer. The area boasts an array of amenities that include the RDS, the Intercontinental Hotel, the Aviva stadium, the Bórd Gais Theatre, not to mention the expanses of the magnificent Herbert Park. A range of excellent primary and secondary schools are within walking distance.

Many of the city's prolific employers together with the European headquarters of Google and Facebook are nearby, and the Samuel Beckett Bridge is easily accessible providing immediate access to the hub of Dublin's financial and banking industry at the IFSC, together with the National College of Ireland, the National Convention Centre and the 3 Arena.

The area is served by a range of public transport services including a QBC and the DART at Lansdowne Road. The port tunnel provides easy access to the airport and all national routes are within easy reach.