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Irish Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Ready to move in: restored Georgian home with basement apartment on Mount Street Upper for €1.5m
Address : 3 Mount Street Upper, Dublin 2 Price : €1,500,000 Agent : Sherry FitzGerald View this property on In his writings, noted Irish author and Booker Prize -winner John Banville notes his aunt's old flat on Upper Mount Street as the inspiration for the setting for his protagonist, Dr Quirke, the fictional pathologist in the crime novels he wrote under the pen name Benjamin Black. He later wrote in the Guardian of the 'dilapidated grandeur' of her flat where 'Yeats's daughter Anne' was a neighbour and Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh was 'a frequenter of the front steps, a vantage from which he could scowl across at the offices of the Dolmen Press, Dublin's leading publishers of poets, though not Kavanagh'. Commenced around 1790, the street was constructed to link the Grand Canal to Merrion Square and Leinster House, and it is noted on the National Built Heritage Service's website that it is 'indicative of [the] piecemeal nature of its construction, that the north side [is] notably less grand than the south'. It also notes that St Stephen's Church provides 'an interesting centrepiece' at the end of the street. Sherry FitzGerald has just launched number 3 Mount Street Upper to the market, which began life back in 1810, having been constructed in a series of four (numbers 1 to 4) residences that sat behind fine cobweb fanlights. Number 3 operated as commercial offices for the past few decades where the likes of accountants, medical services and a language school operated from its 216sq m (2,325sq ft) space. With four floors over a basement, the house has recently been transformed back to a residential unit under the guidance of architect Michael Cullinan of MV Cullinan Architects. READ MORE The property has an impressive cobweb fanlight A kitchen/diningroom on the ground floor The house is well lit thanks to its south-facing aspect Livingroom on the first floor Principal bedroom Its size is important. In comparison to its peers around the corner on Merrion Square, it's a far more manageable space where staff were originally required to run a multitude of rooms in days gone by. Number 3 is three bays wide with a south-facing aspect. 'You [would usually] have to go to the palatial sized homes around the corner to have this feature, so it has all these qualities, but in a much more compact form,' says Cullinan. He describes the staircase that runs over five floors as an 'essential ingredient' to its charm. 'Very few houses in Dublin have a staircase design such as number 3. At the top you have a square stairs, then descending it becomes a helical [curved] stairs ending up as a dog-legged stairs below,' says Cullinan. Kitchen at basement level Now in turnkey condition, all the headaches associated with renovating a protected structure are over, and new technology, such as Gutex insulation, has been fitted, along with lime plaster, to make the house run more efficiently. The house design has incorporated a self-contained apartment at basement level, which could potentially be rented out or used as separate accommodation for a family member. The property now has four bedrooms in total: two on the third floor, the principal on the second and a fourth at basement level. A kitchen and diningroom lie just inside the front hallway with a wonderful well-lit livingroom on the first floor. Thanks to the layout of the returns, the first floor now has a study, while a WC services the kitchen/dining area return. [ Sandymount four-bed with striking sunroom for €2.15m Opens in new window ] Further interest is the fact that the house has three cellars, and these take 'the form of deep arched basements that extend to the middle of the road,' Cullinan says. With vaulted ceilings, one is used as a plant room and one of the others serves as storage for the apartment at basement level. What is on offer here is a medium-sized Georgian residence a stone's throw from Merrion Square that Cullinan describes as 'packing a punch way above its weight' due to its location, three-bay width and, most importantly, its south-facing aspect. Ber-exempt as it is a protected structure, the turnkey house is likely to appeal to those with a love of Georgian architecture in search of a manageable home. Sherry FitzGerald is seeking €1.5 million for the house which has a parking space to the rear and a self-contained basement-level apartment.
Associated Press
18-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Mount Street Design + Build Named Finalist in SF Gate's Best of the Bay Readers' Choice Awards
Women-led SF firm blends premium construction with design expertise and Feng Shui principles, earning finalist status in two Best of the Bay Award categories. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2025 / / -- Mount Street Design + Build, a women-led residential contracting firm, is thrilled to be named a finalist in SF Gate's 2025 Best of the Bay Readers' Choice Awards in two categories: Home Contractor and Home Builder – ADU Specialty. Founded by British-born designer-turned-contractor Liza Evans, Mount Street is all about making the process easy and enjoyable, from the first design concept to the final construction. 'I started Mount Street to create a service that truly puts clients first—one that blends creativity with precision,' says Evans. 'Being named a finalist means so much to us because it reflects our team's passion for delivering excellent results, paying attention to every detail, and transforming spaces into something special.' The firm has built a fantastic reputation, mostly through word-of-mouth referrals, with clients regularly praising the team's professionalism, high standards, and the respect they show throughout the process. 'Working with Liza and her team was a game-changer,' says one recent client. 'They brought our vision to life with amazing craftsmanship and truly felt like partners every step of the way.' True to their British roots—where discretion, humility, and professionalism are key—Evans and her team place a high value on client privacy. Many of their projects are done under strict non-disclosure agreements, and they intentionally keep a low profile, letting their work speak for itself. 'What matters most to us is the trust our clients place in us,' Evans explains. 'We believe great craftsmanship should be the focus, not a lot of attention or publicity.' Mount Street Design + Build specializes in high-end residential remodels and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) across San Francisco and the Bay Area, and also takes on select commercial projects. Their unique approach blends expert construction with elegant design, all while integrating Feng Shui principles. 'We believe design is more than just looks,' says Evans. 'It's about creating spaces that feel balanced, harmonious, and full of positive energy. By incorporating Feng Shui, we create homes that not only look beautiful but also feel nurturing and supportive to everyone who lives there.' Voting for the Best of the Bay Awards is open until May 5, 2025. To support Mount Street Design + Build, visit Liza Evans Mount Street Design + Build +1 415-283-8373 [email protected] Visit us on social media: Instagram Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
