42 Hollybank Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9

Sold Energy Rating D09RW60 3 beds2 baths138 m2
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Central Heating
Garden
Alarm

Description

Built in 1903, this beautiful Edwardian home has been refurbished, extended and decorated with great style. It is now a lovely family home with generously proportioned reception rooms, a fabulous kitchen extension and all-important south facing rear garden. An impressive set of granite steps lead past a pretty railed front garden to the hall door. Once inside, the care and thought put into the restoration and modernisation of this fine family home is apparent. The owners have retained many of the original features such as detailed plaster work and the original fireplaces in the main house, while the rear return was demolished and rebuilt. This now houses a bright contemporary kitchen extension at ground floor level and a modern bathroom and extended bedroom at first floor level, resulting in a perfect blend of modern architecture and charming Edwardian character. The property also benefits from a professionally landscaped south facing rear garden approx. 14m with lawn and patio areas and the benefit of off-street parking via a remote controlled gate. The accommodation comprises hallway with guest w.c and an under stairs storage area ideal for prams and scooters, The living room to the front has great views along the tree lined street and features include the original fireplace, ceiling covings, picture rails and fitted storage and shelving. Double doors lead to the dining room/ family room which also retains the original fireplace and ceiling covings, there are fitted shelves and a useful fitted storage cupboard at either side of the fireplace, double doors lead from the dining room to the kitchen extension. The kitchen is an incredibly bright and open modern space with light flooding through two sets of double doors and many skylights. The kitchen is newly fitted with a great range of modern units, an island and a wall of presses dedicated to the utilities and storage space. The dining area overlooks the rear garden and there is plenty of room for a family seating area. Upstairs on the first floor, the main bedroom spans the width of the property with two large sash windows allowing light to flood through the room. Feaatures here include the original cast iron fireplace and two sets of custom-built wardrobes, the second bedroom also has the original cast iron fireplace and fitted wardrobes, while the third bedroom on the return is another generous double. The bathroom is fitted with a stylish modern suite. Hollybank Road has a strong sense of community and has long been regarded as one of the most prestigious locations in Drumcondra. It is convenient to all the amenities of the village and within a gentle stroll of Drumcondra Train Station and the city centre. There are many amenities such as Griffith Park, the Botanic Gardens and Na Fianna GAA club close by. The area has a number of popular national and secondary schools and is convenient to the Four Courts, Law Library, Mater Hospital and the IFSC. Drumcondra Rail station is close by with the Aircoach to the airport passing at the end of the street.

Accommodation

Hallway - 7.1m x 1.6m The hallway sets the tone for the rest of the house, it is large with a high ceiling and stylishly decorated. The owners have retained the original covings and recently installed a guest w.c. There is a fitted shoe storage unit and an area under the stairs allows plenty of room for day to day storage. A window has recently been added close to the entrance to the kitchen creating light and views from the hall door through to the rear garden. Guest w.c - 1.5m x 0.8m With w.c and wash hand basin. Living Room - 4m x 3.7m Beautiful reception room to the front with lovely views of the tree lined road, features include the original Edwardian fireplace with gas fire, picture rails, ceiling covings and fitted shelving and storage, double doors lead to the dining room. Dining Room/ Family Room - 3.7m x 3.6m Also a spacious reception room with the original fireplace, picture rails, covings, ceiling rose and fitted shelving and storage at either side of the fireplace. Double doors lead through to the kitchen. Kitchen/ Living/ Dining - 6.3m x 5.1m The kitchen is a beautiful light-filled space with a great range of newly fitted floor and wall units with island which doubles as a breakfast bar. The owners have cleverly hidden the washing machine and tumble dryer behind a wall of units which doubles as a utility cupboard. There is a coffee/tea making station and many other useful storage cupboards. There is plenty of room for a dining table and sitting area with great views of the garden through two sets of French doors. Bedroom 1 - 5.5m x 3.8m Large main bedroom on the first floor spanning the width of the property with the original cast iron fireplace and fitted wardrobes. Bedroom 2 - 3.8m x 3.7m Double room to the rear with fitted wardrobes and cast iron fireplace. Bedroom 3 - 3.4m x 2.8m A generous double on the return with plenty of room for a double bed and desk. Bathroom - 2.8m x 2m Fully tiled modern bathroom with suite comprising w.c, w.h.b, shower cubicle and bath.

Features

  • Beautiful Edwardian residence built 1903
  • Original period features
  • South facing garden
  • On street disc parking
  • Off street parking to the rear
  • Two storey extension to rear
  • Large kitchen/ dining/ living room extension
  • Attic storage
  • Gas fired central heating
  • Alarm

BER Details

BER: C3 BER No: 107529547 Energy Performance Indicator: 208.75 kWh/m2/yr

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Martin Doyle
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