Art deco past respected in revamped house

Dublin 4: €1.65m: A well-located, bay-fronted, three-bedroom, semi-detached property is for sale at 76 Sandymount Road, Dublin…

Dublin 4: €1.65m:A well-located, bay-fronted, three-bedroom, semi-detached property is for sale at 76 Sandymount Road, Dublin 4.

The house was renovated four years ago and has been spruced up for sale. The makeover will appeal to aficionados of the art deco era as it emphasises that period's features. The property, which measures 131sq m (1,410sq ft), is for sale by private treaty through Felicity Fox at €1.65 million.

A roomy entrance hall with a striking geometric stairway sets a strong first impression.

The livingroom, at the front to take advantage of its bay window, showcases the original stained glass panels.

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Period features include a simple rosewood fireplace and iridescent tiles.

Interconnecting doors lead to the diningroom, which has an art deco mahogany fireplace. The floorboards throughout have been stained dark brown.

Doors open onto the city-sized garden with a sandstone patio and lawn.

The bijou kitchen has painted wood units and a walnut countertop. Appliances include a De Dietrich gas hob and oven, Belling extractor fan, Liebherr fridge/freezer and Whirlpool dishwasher.

Upstairs are three double bedrooms with a compact room better utilised as a nursery or office. The two principal rooms are well-proportioned and have original cast-iron fireplaces. An attic room offers additional double bed accommodation. There is off-street parking for two cars. The front garden features 50-year-old tree ferns set into railway sleepers.

This is an honest-to-goodness home with a simple yet slick interior. It's in walk-in condition and will require very little to put your own stamp on it.

Alanna Gallagher

Alanna Gallagher

Alanna Gallagher is a property journalist with The Irish Times