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4 of a kind
4 of a kind: Terraced family homes close to vibrant Dublin neighbourhoods
Here’s what’s on offer around the city, right now.
USUALLY BUILT IN close proximity to a bustling town or village and often with room to expand to the rear, there are many pros to buying a terraced home in Ireland today.
Energy savings, due to less heat loss, plus the greater sense of community, are just two reasons why a terraced house becomes a very appealing option for today’s buyer.
This week, we’ve rounded up four homes that fit the bill perfectly, but that don’t hold back on space. Surrounding Dublin city, and close to vibrant neighbourhoods, read on to see what’s on the market right now…
Clontarf, Dublin 3
If plenty of natural light and being close to the sea is important to you, then you’ll probably add 64 Ashbrook to your viewing list. This three-bed terrace sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and benefits from a south-facing back garden that drenches the interior with brightness. Spread over 936 sq ft, the entrance hall leads to the living room on the right, a downstairs toilet and an open plan kitchen/dining room to the back. Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms, a single room and a family bathroom.
A short walk will bring you to Clontarf Road, and views of Dublin Bay. Plenty of amenities stand nearby for the sports enthusiast, including Clontarf rugby and cricket clubs and a tennis club. Primary and secondary schools are in no short supply and the DART, the M50 and bus routes, are all within walking distance, too.
Monkstown, Co Dublin
Mews properties can often conjure up images of boxy rooms and dimly lit spaces, but this isn’t the case for 3 Seafield in the highly sought-after area of Monkstown in Co Dublin. Spread over an impressive 1,400 sq ft, this three-bed home has a nice back garden with a seating area for outdoor dining. The ground floor comprises a hallway that leads to a large living room to the front. Double doors connect to the open plan kitchen and social area, spanning the width of the house. On the first floor sit three bedrooms, one with an en-suite, and a family bathroom.
Close to Monkstown village and its many boutiques, shops, cafes and restaurants, the seafront is just minutes away. Blackrock and Dun Laoghaire are also within walking distance. The DART at both Salthill/Monkstown and Seapoint, as well as the number 7 bus route, means quick trips to the city centre are sorted. The added bonus is the Aircoach – sure to suit the frequent flyer.
Newcastle, Co Dublin
Spread over a surprising 1,151 sq ft, The Ash is a three-bed home with three bathrooms, that would be perfect for a growing family. Inside, the fixtures and fittings are sleek and modern, which is always a great jumping off point when it comes to putting a personal stamp on a place. A mix of tiled, wood and carpeted floor throughout, means each room suits its purpose. The kitchen and dining area leads out to a private garden, too. With a high energy rating, the insulation isn’t an afterthought, so heat loss is kept to a minimum.
With their unmissable stone facades and red doorways, homes at Market Square in Newcastle are just minutes from Citywest, plenty of schools and shopping centres. Part of an exclusive development of only 27 two and three bedroom family homes, The Ash might just strike the right balance when it comes to proximity to the city, without the street noise.
Rathgar, Dublin 6
A luxurious terraced home, 32 Villiers Road is a five-bed Edwardian home that mixes modernity and tradition seamlessly, with an extension to the back that leads to a 60ft manicured garden and seating area. What sets this terraced home apart is the off-street parking that’s accessed by roller shutter.
Inside, the elegant hallway leads to a contained lounge, a dining room and an open plan kitchen, dining and seating area. Upstairs, there are four generously-sized bedrooms while the top floor is dedicated to the master bedroom, with its en-suite bathroom and large walk-in wardrobe.
Flanked by Rathgar and Rathmines, Villiers Road’s location is hard to beat if a large family home close to everything the city has to offer, is on your wish list. Cowper LUAS stop is just a short walk away, while plenty of buses connect direct to the city centre. New home owners will also have their pick of secondary and primary schools on Dublin’s south side.
It’s on the market for €1,350,000.
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