Description
The houses on Quarry Road Cabra were built for Irish veterans of World War One and paid for by the British Government, through the unique Sailors and Soldiers Trust. Their design later became the template for the Irish Governments large scale expansion of Cabra.
Built c. 1930, 120 Quarry Road in Cabra East is a most charming house with a C2 energy rating having been upgraded and extended in 2018. The property offers off-street parking for two cars to the front and a fantastic 29m/135ft west-facing rear garden. The house enjoys a lovely cul-de-sac setting with a view straight down this quiet enclave away from the busier Quarry Road thoroughfare. Through the arch and beyond the recessed doorway the accommodation extends to 129sqm (1388sqft) and comprising an entrance hallway that provides direct access to the rear garden, two beautiful reception rooms, a wet room, a utility room and a large kitchen/dining room at ground floor level and three bedrooms and a bathroom at first floor level. There is Stira stairs access to an attic with an apex roof and a skylight that is suitable for conversion to provide an attic room. There is a small private patio courtyard between the original house and the contemporary extension (c.2018) that offers a sheltered nook and channels light into the house.
Historically, the archway of this house provided access for horses to be brought to the substantial rear garden, now it remains a charming feature giving shelter to the recessed front door that leads straight through to the rear garden while the entrance to the house is through a door on the right. The two reception rooms ooze period charm, and a bit of shabby chic, with a 2.45m high ceilings, original floor-boards and picture rails. The front reception room has an open fireplace while the cosy second reception room has a new multi-fuel burning stove with a back-boiler. The back boiler heats the radiators throughout the house and is brilliant and economic system to heat the house not exclusively reliant on mains services such as gas and electricity. The house also has gas fired central heating and uPVC double glazed windows. A 40sqm contemporary extension was added in 2018 and the house was rewired and replumbed throughout. The extension offers a large open plan kitchen dining room, utility room, stylish wet room with antique tiles and with patio door opening onto the sensational west facing rear garden that has patio that measures 4.50m x 4.70m, a vegetable garden and expansive lawn with mature trees. The garden is a veritable suntrap and one is struck by the sense of open space surrounding the garden. The rewiring included a new electrical board designed to facilitate adding power to ancillary accommodation that can be added Historically, the archway of this house provided access for horses to be brought to the substantial rear garden, now it remains a charming feature giving shelter to the recessed front door that leads straight through to the rear garden while the entrance to the house is through a door on the right. The two reception rooms ooze period charm, and a bit of shabby chic, with a 2.45m high ceilings, original floor-boards and picture rails. The front reception room has an open fireplace while the cosy second reception room has a new multi-fuel burning stove with a back-boiler. The back boiler heats the radiators throughout the house and is brilliant and economic system to heat the house not exclusively reliant on mains services such as gas and electricity. The house also has agas fired central heating and uPVC double glazed windows. A 40sqm contemporary extension was added in 2018 and the house was rewired and replumbed throughout. The extension offers a large open plan kitchen dining room, utility room, stylish wet room with antique tiles and with patio door opening onto the sensational west facing rear garden that has patio that measures 4.50m x 4.70m, a vegetable garden and expansive lawn with mature trees. The garden is a veritable suntrap and one is struck by the sense of open space surrounding the garden. The rewiring included a new electrical board designed to facilitate running power to potential ancillary accommodation that can be added in the garden to accommodate a home office or additional accommodation for extended family. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms a large single bedroom and stylish bathroom.
Quarry Road is off Cabra Road and the concept of connectivity is paramount in relation to how one thinks about this location. The city centre is easily accessed on foot, by bike and car as well as enjoying excellent public transport links, notably the Cabra LUAS stop is less than a 10 minute walk away. The M50 Road network gives access to the city both north and south hence the airport is easily accessed. The location is superb close to the bustling villages of Cabra & Stoneybatter, a couple of minutes walk away. The area is renowned for its many artisan shops, supermarkets, delis, bakeries, cafes and restaurants. One of the main attractions of the area is the fabulous Phoenix Park which is a mere 15-minute walk away An exciting development in the area is the new Technological University Dublin (TUD) campus at Grangegorman with lovely green open spaces, including a playground accessible to the public.
Outside
The property offers off-street parking for two cars to the front and a fantastic 29m/135ft west-facing rear garden.
Services
All mains services. Gas, Water, Sewerage and Electricity. Accommodation
Hallway (18.04ft x 5.09ft) Entrance Hall with access to inner Hall door to house and passage to the rear garden.
Inner Hallway (27.89ft x 3.28ft) Passage to the rear garden
Reception Room (10.01ft x 14.44ft) A delightful reception room to the front of the house with a 2.45m high ceilings, open fireplace, original floor-boards and picture rail.
Reception Room 2 (11.81ft x 13.62ft) A second cosy reception room with a 2.45m high ceilings, original floor-boards, picture rail a new multi-fuel burning stove with a back-boiler. The back boiler heats the radiators throughout the house. Stairs to the first floor bedrooms. Accesss to the courtyard and the new extension.
Stairs (10.50ft x 3.28ft) To first floor.
Kitchen/Dining (13.62ft x 14.76ft) The extension offers a large open-plan kitchen dining room, utility room, stylish wet room with antique tiles and with patio door opening onto the sensational west-facing rear garden, patio that measures 4.50m x 4.70m, a vegetable garden and expansive lawn with mature trees. There is also a sheltered courtyard accessed from the extension.
Wet Room (4.59ft x 4.92ft) With antique tiles, electrc shower, WC, WHB andheated towel rail
Utility Room (4.27ft x 3.28ft) Laundry Room
Landing (3.28ft x 8.53ft) Access to allbedroom and Stira stairs access to the attic
Bedroom 1 (10.17ft x 14.44ft) Double bedroom to the front with a feature fireplace, distinct ceiling and storage press.
Bedroom 2 (10.50ft x 13.29ft) Double bedroom to the rear with a view of the garden.
Bedroom 3 (8.20ft x 8.53ft) Single bedroom to the rear
Bathroom (11.81ft x 5.25ft) Fully Tiled Bathroom bath and electric shower, WC, WHB, Heated towel rail,
Attic Space Partially floored attic with skylight, Stira stairs access, Apex room. Features
A three-bed house with attic development potential
Period proportions and features & an interesting origin story
A contemporary 40sqm (430sqft) rear extension c. 2018
Completely rewired and replumbed
Off-street parking for two cars and an EV charger
A fantastic 29m/135ft west-facing rear garden
A cul-de-sac setting convenient to all required local amenities
A beautiful façade with great curb appeal and a recessed doorway
Side access to the rear garden
A new multi-fuel burning stove with a back-boiler
Gas-fired central heating
uPVC double glazed windows
Bespoke kitchen
Sheltered courtyard
Patio, vegetable garden and expansive lawn
Three bedrooms
Two bathrooms
Alarm
Gross internal Floor area 129sqm (1388sqft)
Mains - Electricity, Electricity - Three phase, Mains Gas, Mains Sewerage, Telephone
BER Details
BER C2
BER No. 111122552
Energy Performance Indicator: 183.87 kWh/m²/yr kWh/m²/yr Directions
Eircode: D07 ET2F . Travelling west along the Cabra Road, pass the " colloquelly named 17shops" and turn right before the Circle K filling station. Proceed and take the third left turn in the cul-de-sac and 120 Quarry Road is the house facing you at the end. Viewing Details
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