Chantilly – a pretty place in the country near the city

Chantilly, Ballybride Road, Rathmichael, Co Dublin
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A view of the house from the 1.85 acre grounds
Chantilly, Ballybride Road, Rathmichael, Co Dublin
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A view from the sweeping driveway
Chantilly, Ballybride Road, Rathmichael, Co Dublin
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A front view of the Georgian farmhouse
Chantilly, Ballybride Road, Rathmichael, Co Dublin
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The stable yard has enough office space to run a small business and has two garages and a one bedroom apartment
Chantilly, Ballybride Road, Rathmichael, Co Dublin
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The sizeable hall of Chantilly has a polished wooden floor and an Italianate marble fireplace
Chantilly, Ballybride Road, Rathmichael, Co Dublin
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Another view of the entrance hall of Chantilly
Chantilly, Ballybride Road, Rathmichael, Co Dublin
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The dual aspect living room has a fireplace with a carved wood surround and French windows
Chantilly, Ballybride Road, Rathmichael, Co Dublin
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The atmospheric drawing room
Chantilly, Ballybride Road, Rathmichael, Co Dublin
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One of the grand reception rooms at Chantilly
Chantilly, Ballybride Road, Rathmichael, Co Dublin
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The conservatory-cum-dining room has a domed stained glass skylight panel and double doors that open onto an enclosed yard.
Chantilly, Ballybride Road, Rathmichael, Co Dublin
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In the large painted kitchen there's a sky blue six-door Aga, an island and breakfast counter and a Belfast style sink by Villeroy and Boch
Chantilly, Ballybride Road, Rathmichael, Co Dublin
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A stained glass ceiling panel illuminates the landing
Chantilly, Ballybride Road, Rathmichael, Co Dublin
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The main bedroom is dual aspect and has a fireplace and a sitting area that overlooks the front garden
Chantilly, Ballybride Road, Rathmichael, Co Dublin
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The exercise pool has a current flow and is situated in what was the old stable block