Trader-downers in Howth and The Baily hoping to stay in the area might like number 18 South Hill, a four-bedroom detached dormer bungalow, built in 1987 and situated a short walk from the seafront in Sutton.
The split-level house’s main feature is its two interconnecting rooms to the rear, a sittingroom with a bottle gas fire and a kitchen, both of which open out onto a timber deck that faces south.
When it was built the deck boasted views across Dublin, where the owners would sit and watch lighting-up time across the city. Almost 30 years later, the sapling trees in the grounds of St Fintan’s secondary school, which backs onto the property, have matured and obscure the view in summer. At this time of the year you can still see the water through the bare branches.
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The high evergreen hedge makes the space feel private and helps buffer the sea breezes. The large raised koi pond in the lawned part of the garden may have a more limited appeal.
There are two more rooms to the front of the house, a formal sittingroom and a TV room currently housing toys belonging to the couple’s grandchildren.
The house has four bedrooms. You can see the summit from the master bedroom, which has a shower ensuite bathroom.
It is a two-minute walk to the sea at Strand Road where you can take the low road and amble past Sutton Sailing Club towards Sutton Strand or take the high road, up the hill of Howth’s cliff walk.
The BER rating for the house is C3. The property, which measures 162sq m (1750sq ft), is asking €800,000 through agents Gallagher Quigley.
There is potential to extend the house to the side, subject to planning. The agents asked Tyler Owens Architects to draft plans to better illustrate possible options.
Gallagher Quigley recently sold number 20 South Hill, similar in style and orientation, for €800,000.
