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The perfect union of classic and contemporary style at this Ranelagh redbrick for €1,475,000
Flexible spaces with the village just a walk away on the outskirts of Dublin city centre.
EVEN IF DUBLIN has no shortage of them, a beautiful period façade always makes a strong first impression. And when what is happening behind the front door ensures comfort and liveability, anyone house hunting on the outskirts of the city centre is onto a winner. This is exactly what happens at 12 Beechwood Avenue Lower in Ranelagh. The appeal certainly runs deeper than its redbrick exterior.
This villa-style home has been refurbished, remodelled and extended to an architect’s design, bringing its floor area to 165 m². The result stays true to the traditional rooms while making space for the sociable kitchen and flexible living areas that are often first on homeowners’ wish lists.
High ceilings, decorative coving and ceiling centrepieces preserve the character of the original house. Double-glazed sash windows retain the appropriate period look while providing a practical upgrade. These details give the interiors an established elegance without leaving the next owner with a restoration project to take on, thankfully.
The main gathering place is the open plan kitchen, living and dining area. Here, there is room for cooking, chatting and everyday family activity to share the same space, with a layout equally suited to having friends over. A separate living room offers somewhere to retreat when a little distance from the household bustle is welcome.
Flexibility is another useful part of the design. Alongside the main reception spaces, a study doubles as a guest room, giving buyers scope for a home office or a possible fourth bedroom. A utility room and guest toilet take care of the less glamorous but essential parts of the home.
Upstairs, three bedrooms open off a spacious landing, served by an en suite bathroom and a family bathroom. Throughout, the house is in move-in condition, with gas-fired central heating and double glazing among its practical features.
Outside, a secluded garden keeps maintenance demands modest but provides enough space for summer meals and entertaining. Railings frame the front, with on-street and residents’ parking available.
Local sporting options include Fitzwilliam and Mount Pleasant tennis clubs, while schools in the surrounding area include Gonzaga College, Alexandra College, Sandford Park and Ranelagh Multi-Denominational School.
The address adds considerable weight to the home. Ranelagh’s cafés, restaurants and pubs are within walking distance, making a morning coffee or an impromptu dinner easy to fit into the day. Beechwood Luas stop is approximately two minutes away on foot, providing a convenient connection to the city centre.
For buyers drawn to Dublin 6’s streets but want to avoid a renovation, No. 12 makes a super case. Its character is already in place, its layout has been thoughtfully updated and village life is waiting beyond the gate.
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