Private gardens are a luxury in city centre Dublin, where property prices are at a premium. Take a trip to St Stephens Green or the nearby Herbert Park on a sunny day and you'll see most of the population enjoying their rare chance to soak up the rays and lie on the grass. 31-33 Merrion Road offers a rare opportunity to sit quietly in Victorian gardens or enjoy the lushness of a rose garden. On such occasions, it's almost impossible to believe one is still almost in the heart of a city centre! The manicured lawns, mature trees, flowers, shrubs and beautiful water features provide the perfect atmosphere for a leisurely stroll, quiet time alone reading, or even some outdoor entertaining.
The trees especially are a striking feature, having been imported from Belgium and, at up to sixteen metres, are some of the tallest ever brought into Ireland. The gardens have been specifically designed so that each season brings a new sort of beauty. They have received many accolades from the residents but also formally when Clontarf Design, the landscaping company responsible for them, received an award in 2001.
