Potential by the racecourse in Foxrock

Dublin 18/€6m:Rustanvrede is a substantial detached family residence set on over 1.3 acres in Foxrock village.

The five-bedroom property, which was built in the 1930s, is spacious and has been extended several times. It now measures around 232sq m (2,500sq ft).

The family house may have sentimental value but is of no real architectural merit. The potential here is in the demolition of the original house to create a much larger family house.

Rustanvrede is set back over 40ft from Brighton Road. It is invisible from the road thanks to the mature trees to its front. The site is about 430ft long and around 155ft wide. It backs onto Leopardstown race course.

The extensive garden is sheltered on all four sides. This back garden is south-facing and, while the first two-thirds are zoned residential and included in the recent designated Foxrock Architectural Conservation Area, the rear third is outside the conservation area. This offers development potential subject to planning permission.

Prospective buyers may take inspiration from the property next door which is an enormous pile and offers some insight into the possibilities at Rustanvrede. The property has an AMV of €6 million through Lisney. The auction is on February 21st.