Nephin Lodge, in Galloping Green, Co Dublin was once a row of four small artisan cottages. Now, after a complete makeover by the current owners, it is a cosy, two-bedroom home. The long granite house, which has 950 sq ft of living space, goes under the hammer on March 30th. Selling agent Robin Palmer of Gunne is quoting a pre-auction guide price of £220,000.
The house is just inside the gates of the Belmont estate, off the Stillorgan dual carriageway. It backs on to the rear of a row of cottages on the slip road parallel to the main road, and there is no back garden. There is, however, a modest, secluded garden at the front, as well as a paved and gravelled parking space.
In 1990, the current owners bought the house (which dates from 1870) and they entirely rebuilt the interior so that there is now a new layout of rooms with contemporary features and fittings. New, wooden-framed, double-glazed windows have been added to brighten the house, which is nort-heast-facing, and a new slate roof has been put on.
There are two bedrooms to the left of the front door: a child's room and a bright double room with windows on two walls. Both bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. A bathroom is centrally placed so that it is convenient both to the bedrooms and the reception rooms. To the right of the hall door there is a livingroom with a raised Liscannor hearth fitted with a coal-effect gas fire. Two windows look out into the garden at the front.
A kitchen opens off this room and is a sizeable space with a bay window which serves as a dining area. The mock-granite units and Amtico flooring are in complementary shades of sleek grey and black. A conservatory with an adjoining utility room has been added to the end of the house.
The property appears to be in perfect condition, and the new owners will be able to move in straight away, especially since all the carpets, curtains and the integrated kitchen appliances are included in the sale price. This house would suit a couple starting out, or older people trading down to an easily managed, smaller home.
