From a beautifully restored Victorian city residence and an elegant Dublin 4 mews in a great location to a charming coastal retreat …
This week’s standout listings offer a glimpse into some of Dublin’s most sought-after addresses. Each property from MyHome.ie combines character, space and prime location, making them as impressive as they are desirable.
The city’s Victorian housing stock is particularly pretty in the Dublin 6 suburbs of Ranelagh, Rathgar and Rathmines, and 4 Cambridge Road, Rathmines, is no exception. On offer through Savills – Dublin, a full gut renovation has given this house an ideal blend of modern comfort combined with period charm, as well as lots more living space. The house now extends to a decent 174 sqm (1,800 sq ft), and offers three bedrooms and four bathrooms.
The luxurious main suite is particularly interesting: it’s a very large space to the front of the house, with fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom, accessed up a small flight of stairs.
However, it’s the period details that are likely to catch your attention first, from the immaculate brick facade to the delicate eau de nil front door in the tiled entryway, along with some very fine plasterwork and stained glass in the entrance hall.
There are also original floorboards and staircases. In the formal front living room, the original sash and window box with shutters has been maintained, as has the marble fireplace.
This is a move-in ready, polished family home with a large modern kitchen-diner, study or playroom and good side access to the city garden, which is west-facing with beautiful stone walls.
Downsides are few with this home, but buyers should note that it’s BER exempt, and there is no off-street parking. However, the enviable location will likely be a significant draw for a potential purchaser.
Fans of city living will love Ballsbridge. A modern mews home located between Clyde and Elgin Roads, Raglan Lane also runs parallel to Wellington Road. This is an incredibly well-located house, which is reflected in its asking price through Bergins Valuers & Estate Agents Ltd. It’s also near to Ballsbridge, Grand Canal, Baggot Street and Donnybrook, and the mews extends to 116 sqm (1,250 sq ft) in size. There are three bedrooms, two of which are doubles, as well as two bathrooms, one en suite and one for family.
Downstairs, the layout is light, bright and largely open-plan, with French doors opening out to a courtyard garden. This area also features underfloor heating, a significant advantage when it comes to how you’ll use these rooms as the absence of radiators means furniture placement is far easier. While mews properties can sometimes feel tight, this home offers a gated entrance, two large courtyards front and back, as well as space to park two cars.
Decor-wise, it’s in great condition with a brand new kitchen in fresh white with stone worktops, as well as neutral decor throughout, which allows a new owner to really get a sense of how they’ll live in the space. As a downsizing option or as a modern pied-à-terre in an excellent location, this is a great choice.
One of the most sought-after locations on Dublin’s northside, homes in Howth get snapped up fast, and The Old Lodge on Thormanby Road looks set to be no different. Chocolate box character defines this pretty detached three-bedroom period-style home. On the market through Gallagher Quigley, it comes in at 135 sqm (1,450 sq ft) and offers numerous period features including original hardwood herringbone timber floors, arched sash windows and shutters, along with high ceilings and timber beams.
The site is likely to be a huge part of its appeal. It’s peaceful, private and nestled on a secluded road above Howth village, near the famous Summit Inn.
Outside, there are mature planted gardens, several areas for sunworshippers to catch some rays, as well as ample parking behind gated access, giving the whole property a totally tranquil feel.
Inside, there are three bedrooms, two of them doubles, along with two decently-sized bathrooms. A wood-burning stove is a feature of the living area. On the opposite side of the entry hall, there’s a nicely spacious kitchen-diner with painted cream in-frame style units, a range cooker and plenty of storage.
The ground floor also offers a study as well as an office, which could also be used as a fourth bedroom. This pretty property is filled with character, and a new owner may only want to do some cosmetic work to it, along with potentially making improvements to its BER F rating.
