The current owners of Kindrum, located on Kilmacud Road Upper, has everything you could possibly want nestled neatly under its roof.
It boasts everything from a swimming pool and a yoga studio-come-gym to a home cinema and a wine cellar. The evenings in literally write themselves!
The 8,584 sq ft property sits atop the demolition side of a bungalow, originally built in 2011. The owners enlisted the help of architect Gillian Murphy of Murphy Austin to help their vision of a villa-style home come to life.
The Dundrum home, which is on the market for €3.95million, is set over three floors and is a dual haven of fun and functionality.
Kindrum, Kilmacud Road Upper, Dundrum, Dublin 14, €3,950,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
Tucked away behind electric gates sits a spacious forecourt at the front of the house, which offers ample parking space, a garage and an additional double carport.
Upon entering the home, guests are welcomed into a large double-height reception hall, which is overlooked by the upper floor mezzanine area. A skylight means the room is flooded with natural light.
Kindrum, Kilmacud Road Upper, Dundrum, Dublin 14, €3,950,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
Off the hallway, there is a drawing room which opens into one of two office rooms that overlook the side gardens.
The heart of the home is its open plan living-come-dining-come kitchen area. The spacious living room, flooded with light, boasts a cosy feel with a Chesneys wood-burning stove and couches you'd gladly sink into.
Kindrum, Kilmacud Road Upper, Dundrum, Dublin 14, €3,950,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
This room opens into the dining room, which features a double-height ceiling and two sets of windows at varying heights. Keep walking and you'll reach a culinary dream: the kitchen area.
Manufactured and designed by Seabury, this area boasts ample counter space, and storage and is optimal for modern-day living. There's also a walk-in pantry for additional storage needs.
Kindrum, Kilmacud Road Upper, Dundrum, Dublin 14, €3,950,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
Doors open into an outer hallway which leads to a play/music/sewing room, a second working kitchen, a laundry room and a garage complete with a drying room. There's also access to the front of the house through double garage doors.
Completing the accommodation at this level is a guest w.c and a cloakroom.
Kindrum, Kilmacud Road Upper, Dundrum, Dublin 14, €3,950,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
An Orona lift connects all three floors of the property and leads to the basement area. This space boasts high ceilings and has a comms room which controls the Smart home's heating, lighting, curtains and security.
For the movie buffs, there's a full home cinema with electric black out blinds, while fitness enthusiasts can find a yoga/dance room next door with polished timber flooring, wall-to-wall mirrors and Barre.
Kindrum, Kilmacud Road Upper, Dundrum, Dublin 14, €3,950,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
If you're entertaining of an evening, the temperature-controlled wine room is fitted with a sink, a complete cellar system with Sommelier wine racks and Top Sawn Oak Block wooden flooring.
Completing the basement accommodation is a large games room and a guest shower room with an integrated steam room.
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Escaping the excitement of the basement level, up on the first floor a large landing area overlooks the entrance hall and has beautiful picture windows to the front.
The sun-soaked principal bedroom suite has vaulted ceilings and double doors that open up to a small balcony, the perfect area to take in the morning sunshine.
The room has His and Hers dressing rooms, and a large and luxurious marble ensuite bathroom which is complete with a bath, large shower cubicle with a power shower, twin wash handbasins and w.c.
Kindrum, Kilmacud Road Upper, Dundrum, Dublin 14, €3,950,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
There are four more bedrooms on the first floor, all of which boast full en-suites. There is also a room with a laundry chute to the ground floor laundry.
The property's second office is found on this level, and if you're one to enjoy a scenic view while you work you'll love it here! It boasts beautiful views of the sprawling gardens and the Dublin mountains.
Outside, the property's expansive gardens boasts two large lawned areas and a walkway leading to the end of the garden, which plays host to a variety of fruit and veg gardens with a summer house and polytunnel.
Kindrum, Kilmacud Road Upper, Dundrum, Dublin 14, €3,950,000. Pic: Myhome.ie
A South-facing patio is the ideal spot to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, or perhaps a tipple on a sunny evening. Those who love to entertain can avail of a sunny terrace, which is perfect for outdoor dining.
A purpose-built indoor swimming pool was built in 2011 and has been floored over to create a large gym with wall-to-wall glass doors. The pool can be easily restored to its original use.
We definitely wouldn't mind coming home to this house at the end of a long day!
* This article was originally published on Evoke.ie.
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