Anglesea Avenue is a quiet road off busy Carysfort Avenue in Blackrock. Number 12 extends to 130sq m and was constructed in the 1930s. The owners have lived here for 40 years.
Off the hallway, a bright dining and livingroom run the full length of the house, with a bay window at one end and French windows to the garden at the other. Both rooms have polished pine flooring and original coving.The rest of the ground floor retains the layout of its original build and consists of a galley kitchen, breakfast room and den. These rooms feel small compared with the living and dining area but new owners have a few options.
One is to extend, as neighbours have done, subject to planning. The nearly 30m (97ft) southwest-facing garden could easily accommodate a further living space and still allow a fine-sized family garden for kicking footballs around.
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The garage could also be converted from its current use as a utility. It has internal access and occupies almost the same floor space as the diningroom.
A further option could include an extension above the garage, which would add a fourth bedroom upstairs.
The house has three bedrooms, one of which is used as an office. The attic was recently converted and would make a great den for teenagers.
The highlight of 12 Anglesea Avenue is the spacious southwest-facing garden. Mature hedging provides lots of privacy. The rear of the garden is planted with shrubs overlooked by a colossal bay tree, and the sandstone patio running off the kitchen includes a built in barbecue and al fresco dining area.
While 130sq m will suit small families, the property offers a multitude of options to increase the floor space for a much larger home.
Number 12 is for sale through Sherry FitzGerald with an asking price of €925,000.
