Llandaff Terrace is a row of double-fronted period houses facing on to Merrion Road, with views out to Dublin Bay from the first floors. The terrace, next door to the Maldron Hotel and just a short distance from the Merrion Gates, is part of the large Elm Park office and residential development, which was bought by US investor Starwood Capital Group in 2016. The company refurbished the eight houses on Llandaff Terrace, and the development comprises one four-bedroom, one three-bedroom and six two-bedroom townhouses, all fitted out by interior designers House & Garden Furnishings. It’s set well back from Merrion Road, and is bordered by railings and mature planting, offering peace and privacy in this busy, bustling south Dublin setting.
Number 221, a two-bed at the end of the terrace, is now for sale through DNG, seeking €850,000. For someone seeking a cosy Victorian home with sea views close to transport and leisure amenities, and within easy reach of the city centre, this could be just the job.
The house measures 100sq m (1,076sq ft) and has a fully walled west-facing courtyard garden. Downstairs is an entrance hall with tiled floors and steps down to a guest WC, also with tiled floor. The livingroom to the left of the hallway and the diningroom to the right both have wood flooring, recessed lighting and large window looking out to the front. Steps down from the diningroom lead to a kitchen with tiled floor and bespoke fitted units, with an integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric oven, hob and extractor fan. A window looks out to the courtyard garden, and a door opens out to this sunny, private space which is ideal for entertaining outside.
Both the diningroom and kitchen have quirky angles that add a bit of charm. Upstairs is the main double bedroom and a smaller double, both with wood flooring, recessed lights and built-in wardrobes. More importantly, both have superb sea views out over Dublin Bay and across to Howth Head. An added bonus is the generous-sized carpeted landing, which has a large window overlooking the front, also with a sea view, and is the perfect space to install a desk and work happily from home. To the back is a decent-sized family bathroom and next to that is a hot press.
The house has gas-fired central heating, double-glazed windows and a B3 Ber energy rating. There are two designated car parking spaces to the front of the house, and the front garden is maintained by the management company, with a service charge at a reasonable €1,747 a year. A handy pedestrian gate opens out on to Merrion Road, so you can be at the bus stop in less than a minute. It’s also a short walk to the Booterstown Dart station.
The Elm Park complex has a number of amenities including boutique grocery shops, coffee shops, outdoor green spaces, an outdoor gym and a running track that circumnavigates the complex. The Merrion shopping centre and St Vincent’s hospital are a short distance away, and there’s easy access to leisurely walks along the Strand Road in Sandymount or in Blackrock Park.
