69 Cowper Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6, Ireland

Presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a unique home on sought-after Cowper Road. Number 69 is a truly impressive, light-filled three-storey, five-bedroom semi-detached Victorian family home, which offers generous accommodation of 267 sqm / 2877 sqft approx. (to include the attic floor).
One of only two of its kind and this one distinct with a pretty box bay window, it is nicely positioned on the sunny southerly side of this sought-after, tree-lined road, in this unparalleled location. Its plum-coloured hall door, large box bay window and private, well-planted front garden offer a small snapshot of what is to be found through the keyhole.
Purchased in 2006 by the current owners, it has been fully refurbished, modernised and cleverly extended, resulting in an incredibly inviting, stylish, comfortable and energy-efficient family home where the wonderful balance of day-to-day living space and generous bedroom space will be hard to match, let alone beat. Retaining many original features from classical coving, cornicing and centre pieces to handsome marble mantlepieces and enjoying 3m high ceilings in part, Number 69 has been reimagined and repurposed by the current owners, who have a keen eye for design and detail. Ideal for growing, and grown families, the accommodation within is flexible and at every turn and level it impresses. The ground floor comprises entrance hallway with guest w.c., interconnecting drawing and family rooms, inner courtyard with a sizeable Olive tree taking pride of place. The open plan kitchen/breakfast/dining room, designed by award winning architect Pierre Long of Lawrence and Long, is bathed in natural light and is undoubtedly the heart of this home. With fully retractable windows on either side, it offers a fantastic social space, which communicates with both the inner courtyard and sunny rear patio and garden. New underfloor heating was laid in the kitchen/hallway and utility area in 2024. A panelled utility room is secreted away off the hallway. The first floor comprises a sizeable home office on the return, with an elegant double bedroom and drawing room on the first floor, the latter of which has been claimed by the current owners' grown children as their 'chill room'. On the second floor return there is a beautifully appointed family bathroom. The principal suite on the second floor was originally two bedrooms and now comprises a generous bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and stylish ensuite shower room. A small double bedroom is also located on this floor. A clever attic conversion was undertaken in 2016 and can serve a multitude of uses. It offers panoramic views of Dublin 6 rooftops and the Dublin mountains and could provide a great hideaway spot! All sash windows throughout the house have been replaced with double-glazed hardwood sash windows (by Kells Windows).
The rear garden is a pretty, enchanting oasis and taking full advantage of the property's southerly orientation, it features a large patio/dining area and separate lawn and patio seating area, all bordered by the original cut-stone granite walls with mature trees, plants and shrubs to include a weeping blue atlas cedar, ivy, olive tree and cherry blossom. A Gabriel Ash greenhouse, made of terracotta brick and red cedar, serves as a lovely backdrop to the cosy patio seating area. There is additional storage at the rear of this garden. There is also valuable pedestrian access to the rear vehicular laneway.
Situated in an area of unparalleled convenience - local shopping is only a few minutes' walk away on Upper Rathmines Road with Lawlor's butchers, Fothergill's bakery and coffee shop, Connolly's traditional fishmongers and Fresh and Wild specialty grocery store amongst others located there. The LUAS is a 5-minute walk away at the end of Cowper Road. Dartry Health Club, Palmerston Park and Rathgar village not to mention Ranelagh's and Rathmines' main thoroughfares are also within walking distance. A number of primary and secondary schools are also within easy walking distance, including but not limited to, Kildare Place, Scoil Bhríde, Rathgar Junior School, St Mary's College, Alexandra College, Gonzaga College etc.
All in all, Number 69 Cowper Road is a beautiful family home offering a wealth of comfortable and luxurious living and bedroom space, enhanced by a sunny rear garden in a truly fantastic location.