Co Dublin, Dublin 6 and 14: A redbrick semi in Ranelagh for €700,000, a bungalow in Booterstown for €570,000 and a four-bedroom detached house in Rathfarnham for €700,00 are all perfect for the family market.
Ranelagh: €700,000
A redbrick semi in Ranelagh, Dublin 6 is guiding €700,000 prior to a Gunne auction on February 12th. With three bedrooms and 118 sq m (1,270 sq ft) of accommodation, this 1929 house would suit a young family keen to avail of the excellent schools in the area. A good back garden comes with the property.
The house is at 29 Mountainview Road, one of the most popular avenues in the village. Most period features are in good condition and the house has been well maintained over the years. The sittingroom and diningroom are linked by sliding double doors. A solid fuel stove in the breakfast-room is a useful addition and the kitchen has a range of built-in units.
Bedroom one stretches the width of the house on the first floor, with a cast-iron fireplace. A second double room also has a fireplace and there is a third single room with wash-hand basin. The railed front garden has off-street parking and access to an integral garage. At the back is a good-sized walled garden.
Booterstown: €570,000
Sherry FitzGerald is guiding €570,000 prior to auction on February 11th for number 1 Grotto Avenue, Booterstown, a three-bedroom bungalow with a cottage look which belies its contemporary interior.
The owners have extended and completely revamped the house, leaving it ready for immediate occupation. The location is excellent, just off Rock Road and minutes from Booterstown DART station.
The 102 sq m (1,100 sq ft) accommodation includes a bright open-plan sitting/diningroom with a modern open fireplace flanked by bookshelves. The dining area features a glass block wall and doors to the back garden.
White units and integrated appliances create a streamlined look in the kitchen. Overlooking the back garden, the spacious main bedroom gets good natural light. There is another double bedroom and one single with fitted wardrobes.
Facing west, the back garden is laid out with flags, gravelled flower beds and a variety of mature greenery.
Rathfarnham: €700,000
A four-bedroom plus study detached house in Marley Grange, Rathfarnham, is quoting in the region of €700,000 by private treaty sale through Lisney.
Number 4 Manor Rise is a good-sized 186 sq m (2,000 sq ft) house which will appeal to families, particularly those wanting to upgrade within the area.
Extended and upgraded in 1997 by the current owners, families will surely appreciate the three interconnecting reception rooms, including an oak-floored family room off the attractive diningroom.
In fact, the diningroom doubles as a sunroom, with Velux roof windows and folding doors opening to the garden.
There is plenty of space for a breakfast table in the kitchen, which is fitted out with pine units and ceramic floor tiles.
All four bedrooms are a good size, with en suite showers off the two largest rooms.
The private back garden faces south-east and is crammed with well-grown plants.
