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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Irish Independent
Detached bungalow in Dalkey offers sea views and mature garden, just five minutes from centre of village
Asking price: €1.465m Agent: Sherry FitzGerald (01) 275 1000 When it comes to rooms with a view, Knocknacree Park in Dalkey takes some beating. A private enclave of detached homes largely built in the 1960s, it's set on an elevated site with vistas across Dublin Bay. Set in a quiet cul-de-sac, No18 is a 1,668 sq ft bungalow with a C3 BER. It opens into a bright entrance hall with a guest WC off. Also accessed via the entrance hall is a living/dining room with exposed timber beams and an engineered floor. Next to that is a streamlined kitchen/breakfast room with quartz countertops, integrated units and sliding doors to the back garden. Four double bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the accommodation. Outside, there's room to park several cars in the front driveway, and an adjoining garage provides handy storage space. The back garden is laid out in lawn lined with mature trees, shrubs and flowerbeds and has a paved patio for al fresco dining or just relaxing with a good book. Remember, this town is home to the Dalkey Book Festival. It's a handy five-minute walk to Dalkey village, one of south Dublin's most sought-after addresses with its artisan bakeries, cafes, restaurants, and shops. There are excellent public transport links, including the local Dart station from where you can be in the city centre in half an hour. Located within easy reach of popular walking trails through the hills of Dalkey and Killiney, the property is also close to some renowned swimming spots, including the Forty Foot and Vico Bathing Place.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
How developer's child-friendly touches made new build house a home in Rathfarnham
Asking price: €1.95m Agent: Sherry FitzGerald (01) 4951111 Buying a new home in a big scheme can sometimes be laden with just as many issues as acquiring a second-hand property, with the hidden pitfalls they can harbour. The problems are different. There's snag lists that accompany mass produced finishing on site. And when you do have a problem, you can find yourself competing with dozens of other new purchasers also seeking attention from the builder. While most big scheme developers offer some flexibility on layouts and fittings; the options are, by nature, minor. It goes with the territory. So Dubliner Elaine O'Reilly was surprised to discover the flexibility that came with buying her dream home in a small, albeit upmarket scheme in Dublin's Rathfarnham, from one of Ireland's newer 'boutique' developers. In fact, her developers actually suggested practical alterations inside which she herself had not thought of, particularly with safety for her two young children in mind. Heatherbrook Homes was set up in 2012 by the husband and wife team of interior designer Leona Melia and civil engineer/construction project manager Eddie O'Connor, whose motto is 'Homes Not Units'. 'With two young children, I had been looking for a house in the Rathfarnham area and my brother-in-law told me about a private development on Whitechurch Road, in the grounds of a period house and former mill with mature trees and the River Glin running through it,' says O'Reilly. Because it was a gated scheme, it would perfectly safe for the children too. 'I went up to have a look and thought, 'This could actually be in the middle of the countryside'. The site is bordered by the Grange and Edmondstown Golf Clubs and Marlay Park, and patches of woodlands run up to the peak of Three Rock. 'I viewed the show house and there were six identical homes together in a cul-de-sac at the gated scheme. I thought, 'This is it, I am home!'' When the developers bought the site in 2014, it was enclosed by a high stone wall with grounds full of mature trees. Whitechurch House dated from the 1820s. In all, they developed 11 four to five bed homes on the site, which included two created by restoring the big old house and splitting it in two. OCOR Architects were called in to design the detached new homes with a svelte, modern mid-century style. Unexpected benefits came with fitting out No1 Glinbury, says O'Reilly, a professor of chemistry based at UCD. 'Leona came around and said, 'We'll be needing to round off those sharp work surface edges.' I hadn't even thought of it – that the kids could be running into these kitchen edges at eye level.' The developer was also happy to oblige in supplying the extra storage space an active family would need. 'They personalised all the cupboards and provided roller drawers.' The developer also removed the lower kitchen unit glass panels that came with the show house, and replaced them with more child safe and smudge friendly timber. 'There isn't anything in this house that doesn't get chocolate spread smeared on it,' says Elaine. 'The back gardens came rising in an incline up with steep steps, which looked amazing but wasn't ideal for children. And a shed came with it which was located at the back of the garden. When I asked could they make it safer and level, and move the shed to the side to make more outdoor playing space, they were happy to oblige.' Meantime, for mum only, they installed a special wine fridge. This flexible approach was of benefit in the family room, where bespoke wall shelving was altered to allow for the installation of a recessed flat screen tv. 'The fact that it is a gated scheme closed off from passing traffic means that in the evening I can sit up at my bedroom and relax at the window, watching them play safely below.' Her son Harry (8) and Molly (6) especially love the space in the open-plan kitchen/family room. 'This really is my dream house but latterly I'm finding it hard with traffic, so now I'm sad to be selling to be closer to my parents and my place of work, and cut down on travel time.' Number 1 is the first house in Glinbury to come to market since the scheme sold in 2019. The house comes with a high A2 BER, as well as 10-foot high ceilings at ground level. There's a Samsung air-to-water heat pump heating system, underfloor heating on both floors and smart technology infrastructure, designed to support Lutron RA2 and HomeWorks smart systems, including automated lighting, blinds and curtains. There's solid hardwood flooring throughout the ground floor. The accommodation includes an entrance hall with crafted staircase and a downstairs WC. The living room has a granite and limestone fireplace containing a Stovax wood burning stove. There's another self-contained study on this level. Double pocket doors lead into the open-plan kitchen, dining and family room. The kitchen has handcrafted, solid wood shaker-style cabinetry in Charlestown Grey with nickel handles, complemented by Silestone 'Calacatta Gold' quartz countertops and full splashbacks. There are twin Neff ovens, a combi-microwave and five-ring induction hob with integrated extractor within a panelled oven mantle. A utility/bootroom is in off the side entrance. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite with a freestanding bath, bespoke double vanity, large walk-in shower and a WC. Three of the five bedrooms come with en suites, and there's also a family bathroom. With the O'Reilly family safely on the move, Sherry FitzGerald seeks €1.95m.
Irish Times
3 days ago
- General
- Irish Times
Rathmichael home offers rarified retreat in serene, sylvan setting for €3.25m
Address : Glencarrig, Falls Road, Shankill, Dublin 18 Price : €3,250,000 Agent : Sherry FitzGerald Don't be fooled by the modest yellow-brick front facade of Glencarrig. This architect-designed house is deliberately discreet, revealing itself slowly to the visitor as they delve deeper into the property. And what a revelation this is: a beautiful, contemporary detached home on an acre of private, landscaped grounds bordered by mature trees, and with full-height glazing running along its entire southside to make the most of all-day sunlight. A prominent architectural feature is its large cantilevered living/diningroom jutting out over the sloping back garden. When architect Joan O'Connor built Glencarrig in 1991, she was inspired by the home in Foxrock where she grew up, built by her father, the renowned architect Ronnie Tallon . Taking the best bits from her childhood home, O'Connor created a wondrous property within an idyllic sylvan setting, and put much of her own expertise into the design and decor of the house. A fine example of contemporary architecture it may be, but O'Connor is keen to emphasise that Glencarrig is first and foremost a wonderful, welcoming family home, designed for everyday family living, with cosy bedrooms and living areas, and clever layout to keep the flow nice and smooth. At no point has comfort and convenience been sacrificed in the name of architecture. Glencarrig measures 355sq m (3,821sq ft), has a Ber rating of C2 and is on sale through Sherry FitzGerald asking €3.25 million. [ Meticulously restored Marino midterrace for €635,000 Opens in new window ] Entrance hall Family room Kitchen Living/diningroom Breakfast room Glencarrig is in a quiet, private avenue in the Rathmichael area of Shankill, with electric gates opening up to a gravel drive with plenty of off-street parking. Beyond the front door is an impressive entrance hall with a bridge crossing over a lower-level study and storage area. In front of you is a wall with oak console and large mirror, with a mirrored pocket door on each side. These lead in to the breathtaking living and dining area, with full-height glazed panels on three sides, a large open fireplace with slate hearth and brick surround, and a large south-facing timber deck cantilevered over the garden. READ MORE [ Refreshed Modernist-style terraced home in Dundrum for €900,000 Opens in new window ] With lush gardens on all sides, this room feels integrated with the outdoors and attuned to the changing seasons. It's the perfect place for entertaining, or for relaxing with family and friends, and the entertainment space is increased when the pocket doors to the hall are opened. The house has effortlessly hosted many a family event, from birthdays to graduation days, says O'Connor. Main bedroom Main bedroom en suite Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bathroom To the right of the entrance hall is the kitchen, breakfastroom and family room, a bright, spacious self-contained area that serves as the main activity centre of the house. The bespoke kitchen has a large roof light above and is equipped with Miele appliances. The cosy family room looks south over the garden, and has access to the wooden deck that runs along the south of the house. It has a solid oak floor, solid-fuel stove with natural stone hearth and surround, and is fitted with bespoke cabinetry and inset lighting. The breakfastroom opens out on to a lovely southwest-facing split-level patio overlooking the gardens, ideal for relaxing in the late afternoon/early evening sun. In this section is also a versatile study/TV room that can be adapted to a variety of uses, from home office to gym room. To the left of the hallway is the bedroom wing, a calm, tranquil space with four good-sized double bedrooms, all opening out on to the south-facing deck, and a large main bedroom suite with dual aspect and access to the south-facing deck and also to a small patio area on the east side of the house. The main bedroom has wall-to-wall built-in oak wardrobes and a large seating area. The private dressingroom is fully fitted in oak and marble, and leads to a luxurious en-suite bathroom finished in Irish granite. Rear garden Split-level southwest-facing patio The other four bedrooms have built-in oak wardrobes and inset lighting, and are served by a fitted shower room and a bathroom. The bathrooms and en suite are cleverly lined along the north elevation of the house, as they don't need so much sunlight, and this leaves the bedrooms and reception rooms free to drink up all the sunshine. Curved stairs lead from the hallway down to another versatile study and relaxation area; off this is the fully fitted utility room with washer and dryer. On this level is also a large storage room/plant room, where everything you would normally put in the attic can be easily and conveniently stored. The house is built on the north side of the one-acre grounds, giving it a commanding view over the mature gardens and making the most of the south and southwesterly sunlight. You're looking out on to rolling lawns with creative planting of specimen trees including a lovely silver birch right outside the living and dining area, and a lovely magnolia tree near the southwest-facing patio. The gardens are surrounded by mature woodlands, giving total privacy and ensuring the house is not overlooked by any other property in the area. O'Connor has raised a happy family in this lovely, contemporary home, and Glencarrig is now ready for another family to create its own design for life.
Irish Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Five homes on view this week in Kildare and Dublin from €360,000 to €1.15m
56 Oldbridge View, Osbertown, Naas, Co Kildare €360,000, Sherry FitzGerald O'Reilly An easy walk to the Sallins Arrow rail station, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom, mid-terrace B2-Ber-rated bungalow is a well-presented space. Extending to 95sq m (1,023sq ft) it has a separate living room and open-plan kitchen, diner, and a lounge that opens out to its well-maintained south-facing garden. It's also a short stroll to the Grand Canal walkway. On View: By appointment at Apartment 17, The Quarry, Carrickhill Road Upper, Portmarnock, Co Dublin €379,000, Brophy Within a short walk of Portmarnock's famed Velvet Strand, this ground-floor two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in a low-rise development has tasteful maritime touches such as its porthole-inspired round windows. Its open-plan living room opens on to a private southeast-facing patio. The 56sq m (602sq ft) property has a C3 Ber rating. On View: By appointment at READ MORE 5 Watermill Avenue, Raheny, Dublin 5 €575,000, Flynn & Associates This three-bedroom, two-bathroom semi-detached is within a five-minute walk of the village and St Anne's Park. It is also minutes from the coastal path and cycleway that can take you to Howth or across the city and the Causeway Road to Dollymount and Bull Island. The 96sq m (1,033sq ft) property has a D2 Ber rating. On View: By appointment at [ Meticulously restored Marino midterrace for €635,000 Opens in new window ] 201 The Links, Elm Park, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 €850,000, Owen Reilly Boasting panoramic views over Elm Park Golf Course and all the way to the Dublin Mountains, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom C1 Ber-rated duplex penthouse sits on the seventh and eighth floors. With a west-facing aspect the 144sq m (1,550sq ft) space has a double-height living space with floor-to-ceiling windows, a mezzanine-level home-working station, a generous terrace, and two designated underground parking spaces. On View: By appointment at [ Refreshed Modernist-style terraced home in Dundrum for €900,000 Opens in new window ] 69 Glenomena Park, Booterstown, Blackrock, Co Dublin €1.15m, DNG This fine five-bedroom, three-bathroom semi- detached has a brick-fronted extension, a decorative detail that is carried through into the low-maintenance back garden. The C1 Ber-rated property, which extends to 208sq m (2,239sq ft), has a utility garage, off-street parking and is in proximity to both schools and shops, and UCD's Belfield campus. On View: By appointment at
Irish Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Meticulously restored Marino midterrace for €635,000
Address : 20 Brian Terrace, Marino, Dublin 3 Price : €635,000 Agent : Sherry FitzGerald View this property on The properties in Marino are mainly made up of former council houses that were built in the 1920s and 1930s on the garden suburb model in what was the first public housing initiative in Ireland. One hundred years on, the homes are now mostly privately owned, and many extensively renovated. Number 20 Brian Terrace is one such property. It was, say the owners, in its 'original state' when they bought it in 2022 for €432,000, according to Property Price Register. The walls were thick with layers of wallpaper and paint, the kitchen was nonexistent and the floors were covered in 1970s patterned carpets. It has come a long way in three years and now looks as neat as a pin. Right from the newly gravelled front driveway, it is clear that the house has undergone a recent renovation. Unseen jobs including replumbing, rewiring, insulation and plastering have all been done, as well as the fitting of a new kitchen and bathroom. Hallway Livingroom Kitchen Bedroom Back garden The 81sq m (872sq ft) property, which is now on the market through Sherry FitzGerald for €635,000, is entered through the new front door into the hallway. The original floorboards, which have been meticulously restored, run through the downstairs rooms. To the left of the hall is the livingroom with custom-built storage units to each side of the fireplace. An arch leads into the kitchen and diningroom at the back of the house. The kitchen is fitted with wall and floor units with extra storage in the dining area. READ MORE Double doors open out to the back garden, which has a patio with a path down through the lawn to a gate that allows rear access to the house. There are three bedrooms upstairs. Two of these are double and have their original cast-iron fireplaces. The bathroom has a bath with overhead rainwater shower and a heated towel rail. The owners have brought the energy rating from a lowly F up to a very respectable C2 through the installation of double-glazed windows, extra insulation and a new gas combi boiler. Although the roads can be busy around Marino, the owners say Brian Terrace is quiet as it isn't used as a rat run. The thing they noticed as soon as they moved in was the strong sense of community that the area is renowned for. This is something they hope to find again when they move across the city. The demand for houses in this part of Dublin 3 has always been strong as the city centre and the seafront are both within walking distance, but the prices are more affordable than neighbouring Clontarf. The area is popular with young families due in a large part to the schools in the catchment. National schools include St Vincent de Paul and Scoil Mhuire on Griffith Avenue, as well as Grace Park Educate Together. For secondary-school kids, Ardscoil Rís is at the end of the avenue for boys, and a few minutes up the road takes you to two girls' secondary schools – Maryfield and Dominican College, while Mount Temple is in the other direction on Malahide Road for a co-ed option.
