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Stroll to the coast from this €1.37m Howth hideaway with beautiful gardens

Plus a tennis court, parquet flooring and plenty of natural light.

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NAMED AFTER A picturesque cove in Cornwall, Lamorna is a five-bed dormer residence in the seaside town of Howth, north Dublin, on the market for €1,375,000.

Located on Dungriffin Road, Lamorna is approached via electronic security gates and features an eye-catching exterior. The property sits on 0.3 acres and features a south-facing rear garden, complete with water features, a gazebo, shrubbery, stone pathways and a grass tennis court.

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Upon entering the property, there’s a grand reception hall with parquet flooring, high ceilings and a sweeping hand-carved staircase which leads to the gallery-style landing. 

Double glass doors open to the main drawing room, which features bay windows and a raised dining area. Here, there’s solid maple wood flooring, a feature Howth stone wall and a period fireplace. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with light, while French doors open to a patio area.

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Moving to the front of the home, the sitting room provides a cosy space to unwind, with plush carpet and a white marble fireplace with a gas insert.

For the keen home cook, the Shaker-style fitted kitchen offers ample storage and preparation space. Features include porcelain tiled floors, a double oven, electric hob, built-in microwave and fridge/freezer. A hot press is concealed behind bookshelves.

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Double doors leading to the rear garden make dining al fresco a breeze, while eight Velux windows bring the outside in. Two bedrooms and a bathroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

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Upstairs, an oval gallery with a coved ceiling gives access to three large bedrooms, the family bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. Located to the rear of the property, the master bedroom boasts views over the garden and tennis court, and features an en-suite bathroom. 

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Outside, there’s a detached garage, fully serviced utility room and concrete shed. 

Lamorna is just a 20-minute walk from the coastline, while Howth village is a 15-minute stroll away. The DART station here provides a direct route to the city centre – or the drive will take about 40 minutes. 

Lamorna, Dungriffin Road, Howth, north Dublin is on the market for €1,375,000 through Sherry FitzGerald via Daft.ie.

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