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4 of a kind
4 of a Kind: Spacious family homes on Dublin's south side
This week, we visit, Dublin 18, Dublin 16 and Dublin 14.
Gordon Avenue, Dublin 18 – €2,025,000
Woodview is a charming detached three-bed family home dating from the mid-1930s, set on a private and mature site of a third of an acre in the heart of Foxrock. Beautifully maintained but also extended over the years, the 200 m² property retains many original features, including oak flooring and period fireplaces, while offering bright and versatile living accommodation. Approached through electric wrought-iron gates, the home enjoys landscaped gardens with mature specimen trees, a raised patio and an attractive wood-framed summer house with decking.
A separate detached garage provides additional storage and flexibility. The spacious interiors include elegant reception rooms, a study, a country-style kitchen with garden views and three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a main suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom. Ideally located within walking distance of Foxrock Village, the property also benefits from solar panels, excellent transport links and potential for more development.
Kilmacud, Dublin 14 – €1,350,000
8 Stillorgan Gate, Kilmacud Road Upper, is a beautifully presented A3-rated end-of-terrace family home extending to 192 m². Built in 2018 to great standards, it’s in a mature and popular development and enjoys easy access to Dundrum Town Centre, Stillorgan Village, excellent schools, healthcare facilities, the LUAS and M50. The accommodation is spacious and thoughtfully designed, featuring a stylish living room, contemporary Smeg-fitted kitchen with quartz worktops, open plan dining and family areas, four generous bedrooms, including a luxurious top-floor main suite with balcony and city views.
Outside, a private south-facing landscaped garden provides an ideal setting for outdoor living, while two designated parking spaces and an EV charging point add convenience. Energy-efficient features, including solar panels, contribute to the home’s impressive A3 BER, offering sustainable, low-cost living in a prime residential location.
Goatstown, Dublin 14 – €835,000
19 Hollywood Drive is a spacious four-bed family home extending to 126 m² (including the garage), situated in a quiet, mature cul-de-sac in the heart of Goatstown, Dublin 14. Well maintained throughout, the property offers bright, well-proportioned rooms with two interconnecting reception rooms, a kitchen with garden access, and four bedrooms upstairs. A standout feature is the private east-facing garden, measuring about 20m by 10m, with mature planting and block-built storage sheds.
The home also benefits from off-street parking, a garage and solar panels, providing improved energy efficiency. Conveniently located close to Goatstown, Dundrum and Stillorgan, residents enjoy easy access to local shops, cafés, restaurants, top schools, UCD, Dundrum Town Centre and excellent transport links including the LUAS, Dublin Bus routes and the M50.
Cabinteely, Dublin 18 – €1,750,000
Ishgeen is a charming detached 1940s home set on .71 acres of beautifully landscaped and private grounds on the prestigious Brennanstown Road. Extending to 254 m², the home offers generous family accommodation, including elegant reception rooms overlooking the gardens, five spacious bedrooms and versatile attic rooms suitable for home offices or hobbies. The mature gardens are a standout feature, with expansive lawns, specimen trees, a tranquil stream and a detached “man shed”, creating a peaceful and secluded setting.
The property also enhances its energy efficiency with full insulation, damp-proofing, a new gas heating system and partial rewiring. Ideally located close to Cabinteely, Foxrock and Deansgrange, the property enjoys easy access to excellent schools, parks, the coast, the LUAS, N11 and M50. The site also offers potential for extension.
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