38 Synge Street, Portobello, Dublin 8

€1,450,000

Beds	5 beds
Price	€1,450,000
Property Type	Terraced House
Size	211.12 meters²
Energy Rating	BER-Exempt
Refreshed on	Jul 30, 2025
Eircode	D08N678
Group Name	Artis
Sales License Number	004063

Description

Artis is delighted to present to the market this stunning early Victorian terraced home set in the heart of the city. The property is currently set out as a three-bedroom family home with self-contained two-bedroom apartment at garden level. Extending to 211.12 sq. m/ 2,273 sq. ft this wonderful home has been lovingly renovated and upgraded by the current owner in conjunction with Grade 1 conservation architect Thomas McGimsey of Mesh Architects, including new fully restored sash windows and stunning period plaster-work. Throughout the property the large Georgian style sash windows flood the rooms with light and when combined with the high ceilings on the entrance level give a sense of grandeur unexpected in a property of this scale. Tree lined Synge Street which was depicted in the film ‘Sing Street’ is widely regarded as one of the most desirable city centre streets on which to reside, combining proximity to the city centre and a host of the city’s finest restaurants and bars it retains a quiet charm due in part to its less trafficked nature. The street hosts an eclectic street party for its residents each year which has become quite the social event. Archbishop Synge after whom the street is named is said to have built the terrace of four houses of which 38 is a part as an investment and for guests while he resided in the Palace of St. Sepulchre (now Kevin Street Garda Station). A stunning granite staircase leads to the front door which opens to a grand entrance hall with light flooding in though the fanlight and large oriel window to the rear. To the right the stunning formal interconnecting drawing and dining rooms boast stunning period plasterwork and fire surrounds. From the hall a small flight of steps leads down to the well-equipped kitchen with built in high gloss wall and floor units and steps leading to the rear garden. There is also a guest W.C at this level. Rising up the grand sweeping staircase there is a bedroom on the return. On the first floor the bright landing leads into the stunning main bedroom with feature ensuite running the full width of the house. A further double bedroom and the main bathroom are also at this level. At garden level there is a lovely self-contained two-bedroom apartment with generous open plan kitchen/living area with feature fireplace boasting a solid fuel stove and cute breakfast area under the front entrance steps. A large double bedroom and a smaller bedroom and shower room complete the accommodation at this level. The apartment can be fully self-contained with its own access from the front and outdoor terrace to the front. Outside to the front a sunken terrace with cast iron railings and feature period tiles allows light to flood into the garden level. To the rear there is a charming and mature rear garden laid out with multiple seating areas and lawn. The garden boasts specimen trees and mature planting including Yew hedging, Grandiflora, Wisteria, and a Japanese Acer. There are granite benches, a water butt, composter and a large wooden shed (2.4 x 1.8). A stunning solid granite terrace / parking bay made up of large, salvaged granite slabs lies to the rear bounded by period stone walling. Rear vehicular access is via a shared gated driveway on which the owners also have a right to park. Feature granite steps lead to the kitchen. Synge Street is positioned between Grantham Street and Pleasant Street, in the heart of Dublin’s South City Centre with Grafton Street a mere 15 minutes’ walk away & Silicon Docks is 30 minutes’ walk. The Green Line Luas stop at Harcourt is 6 minutes’ walk and there are myriad regular bus routes easily accessible. The property is a stone throw away from the Canal at Portobello and the Iveagh Gardens, perfect for longer walks. The area has a strong neighbourhood quality and enjoys some of Dublin's finest cafés and restaurants such as Little Bird, Bastible, BiBi's and Brother Hubbard's. Other notable amenities convenient to this property include Camden Street, St Stephen's Green, Griffith College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, Griffith Barracks Multi-denominational School, Harcourt Terrace Educate Together, St Catherine's, St. James' Hospital, Heuston Station, The Phoenix Park and The M50 Motorway.

Accommodation

Entrance level Entrance hall 9.52 x 1.87 Solid pitch pine flooring, decorative plasterwork including cornice and ceiling roses, dado rail, feature period lock with brass fittings, ceiling light, alarm panel, fire alarm panel, radiator cover, staircase to first floor with mahogany banister, understairs storage plumbed for washing machine. W.C Parquet floor, W.C, wall mounted corner sink, wainscot panelling, wall sconce, extractor fan. Drawing room 4.62 x 4.17 Solid pitch pine flooring, decorative plasterwork including cornice and ceiling rose, marble fire surround with slate hearth, Henley 8kw stove, window box with working period shutters and locking bar, period folding doors to dining room. Dining room 4.80 x 4.19 Solid pitch pine flooring, decorative plasterwork including cornice, marble fire surround with slate hearth and cast iron and tile insert, window box with working period shutters and locking bar, period folding doors to drawing room, built in bookshelves and storage. Kitchen 4.60 x 2.04 Solid parquet floor, built in white high gloss wall and floor units, granite countertop, integrated Electrolux undercounter freezer, Electrolux double over, Zanussi five ring gas hob, black extractor fan, undermounted stainless steel sink, steel pot rack, ceiling light, Hotpoint integrated fridge, pantry unit, integrated bin, PowerPoint slimline dishwasher, heating control, Feroli gas combi boiler, door to staircase to garden. First floor return Landing Solid pitch pine flooring. Bedroom 3 4.64 x 2.14 Solid parquet floor, curtain poles, plaster cornice and ceiling rose, ceiling light. First floor Landing Solid pitch pine flooring, decorative cornice and ceiling rose, velux window, feature stained glass oriel window, ceiling light. Bedroom 1 6.19 x 4.60 Solid pitch pine flooring, decorative plasterwork including cornice and ceiling rose, recessed lighting, marble fire surround with cast iron insert and slate hearth, window boxes with period shutters and locking bars, pull downstairs to attic space, curtain poles. Ensuite Solid pitch pine flooring, pedestal sink, glass shelving, W.C, feature glass and chrome shower enclosure with marble tiles, recessed lighting, medicine cabinet, extractor fan, heated towel rail. Lobby 1.52 x 0.97 Solid pitch pine flooring, ceiling light. Bedroom 2 4.09 x 3.07 Solid pitch pine flooring, plaster cornice, dado rail, curtain pole, ceiling light, access to attic space, window box with period shutters and locking bar. Bathroom 3.16 x 1.51 Marble tiled floor and part marble tiled walls, pedestal sink, bath with glass and chrome bath screen, W.C, heated towel rail, wall sconce, recessed lighting, extractor fan, velux window, wainscot panelling. Garden level (currently self-contained) Hall 1.91 x 1.29 Tile floor, radiation cover, fire alarm panel, light and door to storage space with water tank and water pump. Breakfast area 1.6 x 1.96 Bunk heads seating with cushions. Kitchen / living area 6.04 x 4.17 Kitchen area Built in high glass wall and floor units. Granite countertop top, upstand, and splashback. Undermounted stainless stain sink. Gas hob. Zanussi oven. Microwave Thoa. Hotpoint washing machine. Electrolux dishwasher. Extractor fan. Zanussi 70:30 fridge/freezer. Integrated bin. Recess lighting. Tile floor. Living area Coir carpet. 4kw solid fuel free standing stove. Slaight hearth. Feature granite surrounded. Built in bookshelves and storage. Curtain pole. Ferroli combi gas boiler. Ceiling light. Inner hall 6.5 x 1.18 Tile floor. Ceiling lights. Door to rear garden. Door to utility cardboard shelved for storage with Siemens dryer. Bedroom 4 4.44 x 4.00 Coir carpet. Ceiling light. Curtain pole. Feature fireplace with granite surrounding it. Shower room 2.75 x 0.81 Tile floor and part tiled walls. Pedestal sink. Shower with glass and chrome shower door. Chrome shower mixer. Chrome towel hook. Ceiling light. Wall light. Medicine cabinet. Extractor fan. Bedroom 5 / study Coir carpet. Ceiling light. Curtain pole. Outside Front terrace Outside to the front a sunken terrace with cast iron railings and feature period tiles allows light to flood into the garden level. Rear garden C. 15.8m/52ft To the rear there is a charming and mature rear garden laid out with multiple seating areas and lawn. The garden boasts specimen trees and mature planting including Yew hedging, Grandiflora, Wisteria. and a Japanese Acer. There are granite benches, a water butt, composter and a large wooden shed (2.4 x 1.8). A stunning solid granite terrace / parking bay made up of large, salvaged granite slabs lies to the rear bounded by period stone walling. Rear vehicular access is via a shared gated driveway on which the owners also have a right to park. Feature granite steps lead to the kitchen. Parking: Private gated off-street parking to the rear and residents disc parking to the front. BER Details BER: Exempt(Protected Structure)

Features

• Stunning early Victorian 5-bedroom period house circa 1860. • Extending to 211.12 sq. m/ 2,273 sq. ft. • High ceilings of 3.52m/ 11.5ft at entrance level and 3.15/ 10.3 ft at first floor. • Fully renovated in 2014/15. • Stunning period features include four panel doors, shutters, fireplaces and decorative plasterwork. • Off street parking to rear wired for electric gate. • Potential home and income but could easily be converted to a single stunning house. • Monitored house alarm. • Residents disc parking. • Superb location walking distance to Grafton Street and Silicon Docks. • Some of Dublin's finest cafés, restaurants and bars are in the vicinity. • A short walk to both the Grand Canal and Iveagh Gardens. • Excellent public transport links including Luas Green Line and bus services.

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