IF YOU’RE ON the hunt for a blend of classic Victorian charm and contemporary features, check out Henley Cottage. On the market for €1,750,000, this unique home in Dublin 12 may date to the 1860s, but it has recently undergone a renovation that ensures comfort, lots of natural light and plenty of character.
The house has a rather unconventional layout that surprises as soon as you step inside.
However, perhaps one of Henley Cottage’s most stand-out features is the landscaped courtyard-style garden that faces south. Home to a sheltered patio area, it’s perfect for enjoying the sun, while the walled back courtyard is ideal for outdoor dining. The gardens feature flowering shrubs, specimen trees and bespoke outdoor lighting.
From the spacious entrance hall you are brought to the reception hall that is filled with light and a recessed cast iron log-burning stove.
This then leads to a drawing room that’s home to Victorian features such as a cast iron fireplace and sash windows.
The dining room has a coved high ceiling and here, there is a third cast iron stove.
French doors in the bespoke kitchen lead to the gorgeous gardens. Off the kitchen, there is a pantry with plenty of storage space. There is also a separate utility room, which is sure to keep things even more streamlined.
Of the four bedrooms, one has its own bathroom. Two of the bedrooms are on the ground floor while two sit upstairs. Each one has bespoke wardrobes and they share the spacious bathroom with a suite comprising a bath with drench shower and vanity unit.
The layout of the main house includes another living room, also know as a garden room, that could be used for a multitude of activities. It has two gas fires and access to the patio and front garden. Detached from the main house is also a fully insulated, separate home office to the front of the house.
Location-wise, Dublin 14 enjoys close proximity to Dundrum Town Centre and the villages of Rathgar and Terenure, meaning the city centre is a breeze to get to. With private off-street parking at the cottage, the eco-conscious may prefer to cycle. Alternatively, a nearby LUAS will also bring you straight to the city centre.
Tastefully renovated and ideally located, Henley Cottage is a one-of-kind period property that’s sure to tick a lot of boxes for anyone hunting on Dublin’s south side.
Henley Cottage, Churchtown Road Upper, Churchtown, Dublin 14 is on the market for €1,750,000 through Beirne & Wise.
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