Description
74 Howth Road underwent extensive renovations in 2021. This resulted in a home with the ability to accommodate a growing family or extra guests. Internally the home, with generous double bedrooms will comfortably accommodate a family of five.
Externally there is a fully equipped SHOMERA for additional visitors or young adults it too doubles up as a fabulous utility incorporating washing machine and condensing dryer which are stacked and built within the fitted kitchenette.
This 1930`s B3 192 square metre semi-detached family home occupies a prominent generous corner plot on the Howth road enabling vehicular access via Copeland Grove as well as pedestrian access from the Howth Road. Retaining much of its vintage character the owners have cleverly married modern conveniences, including - a sleek Italian Kitchen with an induction Bora Hob, a Quooker tap, a remote controlled heat system, rewired with new electric board, a new water tank that is heated by solar and gas,(16 solar panels span the roof), an ensuite master bedroom with walk in wardrobe, and an efficient solid fuel burner.
Balsam wood shutters dress the windows.
This home is about space and spaces, with a front porch, a plentiful hall way, office, three storage cupboards, wash room, formal lounge with pocket doors enabling privacy, a dining room seating up to ten, open plan kitchen with abundant extra seating and expansive glass sliding doors that bring the outdoor granite paved private garden in. There too is seating beneath the jasmine.
The original stair case, lit naturally by an iconic stained glass window arrives on a landing where the double rooms, family bathroom and a circular wall enclosing a spiral staircase are located. Beyond the spiral is another bright and spacious room with views towards Griffith Avenue.
Clontarf`s Promenade, with outdoor exercise equipment, cafes, restaurants, wine shop, boutique, chemist, beauty salon, doctors surgery and Lotts Specialised Deli is steps away as well as the Clontarf Dart Station and Westwood Gym.
This address is approximately 4 kilometres from city centre, five minutes to Dublin Port and ten minutes to Dublin international airport. Has many choices of Dublin Buses going east west north and south with the stop on your doorstep. Additional public transport is a few metres away on the Malahide road that is accessed by a lane way from Copeland Grove.
The owners have worked towards creating a wild garden. Planting an area with native hedgerow trees shrubs and bulbs while allowing the grass within the area to grow naturally encouraging other native fauna and flora to thrive. The garden too is about spaces a natural area, kept lawn and mixed border, a private side garden with decking and seating, raised vegetable beds, a well organised shed and green house. External power points where needed, decorative lighting and sensor lights. All this enclosed with impressive hedging. Accommodation
Porch - 1.87m (6'2") x 1m (3'3")
Feature stained glass door.
Entrance hallway - 4.85m (15'11") x 1.83m (6'0")
With elegant wood flooring and a stylish staircase with feature stained glass window. Underneath the staircase behind a panelled wall finish is the guest wc with a vanity wash hand basin. Tiled floor and part tiled walls.
Sittingroom - 5.05m (16'7") Into Bay x 4.25m (13'11")
A cosy retreat with its wood-burning stove, with feature built in wall units, large shuttered windows and a polished wooden flooring. Separating the two main reception rooms are pocket doors.
Dining Room - 3.86m (12'8") x 4.12m (13'6")
Feature wall unit. Polished wooden flooring.
Kitchen/Family Room
L-shaped kitchen/ living space is boasting sleek cabinetry, high-end appliances, and a spacious island with seating. Floor to ceiling and wall to wall glazing with the addition of skylights ensure the heart of the home baths in natural daylight.
First Floor
The stunning stained glass window is a focal point when looking back towards the staircase, while the spiral stairs leading to the attic conversion has been deigned that it can be closed off from the landing, if the new owners should wish.
Bedroom 1 (rear) - 4.02m (13'2") x 3.5m (11'6")
A feature of this room is the part circular wall. Original polished floor boards. Cleverly designed walk-in wardrobes.
Ensuite - 1.3m (4'3") x 2.88m (9'5")
Fully tiled ensuite. Large walk-in shower cubicle, wc and vanity wash hand basin.
Bedroom 2 (front) - 4.25m (13'11") x 3.18m (10'5")
Original polish floor boards. Built in wall units with shelving. Feature bay window and ornate radiators.
Bedroom 3(front) - 3.13m (10'3") x 4.31m (14'2")
Original polished floor boards. Feature built in wardrobes. Dual aspect.
Bathroom - 2.51m (8'3") x 1.83m (6'0")
Fully tiled bathroom with feature Rain shower, vanity wash hand basin, wc and wall mounted heated towel rail.
Attic conversion
The striking spiral staircase was designed that it could take a door to completely enclosed the stairwell, which could add additional privacy to the attic space.
Garden Room
The garden room offers a host of further living options being a home office, entertainment area, or overnight guest accommodation, however it is designed as the primary utility space thus leaving the main house free to enjoy to the maximum.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only. Features
- Beautifully presented 1930`s B3 rated extended family home on a magnificent corner site
- New Gas boiler and new solar panels and a new larger capacity hot water tank
- Modern and stylish kitchen with sleek cabinetry and high end appliances with feature Island
- Electrical installation upgraded generally
- 2 external power points and tap points
- Feature wood burning stove
- Luxurious shower rooms, fully tiled
- Attic conversion with feature spiral staircase and feature garden room
- Landscaped garden being a haven for wildlife
- Fully equipped garden shed and a greenhouse
BER Details
BER: B3
BER No: 112211214
Energy Performance Indicator: 144.98 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
D03 AH98 
