Greystones: €1.8mIt's not every day that property on Bayswater Terrace in Greystones comes onto the market and so when a period home of some distinction does, house hunters are likely to sit up and take note.
Harbour Lodge, on the eastern end of the terrace, is unusual for several reasons: it has south facing gardens to the side and rear, and a view across Greystones Harbour to Bray Head that will not be damaged by the proposed marina and housing development.
A substantial 237sq m (2,550sq ft) family home, the house was built by a John Doyle in 1864 and is one of the town's older properties. It was home to Dr Kenneth Alexander and his wife Una for about 35 years after his retirement.
Ms Alexander, who passed away recently in her 90s, prided herself on maintaining the property, according to their son Malcolm.
There are five bedrooms, described as a master, three doubles and a spaceous single. Two of the larger bedrooms facing front have panoramic views of the sea to Bray Head. The single to the rear also has a sea view.
Selling agent Sherry FitzGerald says the bathroom has a telephone, presumably for those in urgent need for a chat while lolling among the suds.
Downstairs to the rear, there's a kitchen/breakfast room, a large family room, a washroom, utility room and storeroom.
The two main reception rooms - the diningroom and drawingroom - are at the front and also have wonderful views of the sea.
Privacy at the front is maintained by the gravel driveway shared by all homes on the terrace. There's a garage at the front with an up-and-over door and further outbuildings at the rear.
Interested parties will inevitably wonder about the effects of the proposed marina and housing development. Because Harbour Lodge is at the eastern end of Bayswater Terrace, the main sea views and the view of Bray Head are unlikely to be adversly affected.
Harbour Lodge has potential to expand to the side and rear. Nearby services include the Dart (about 500m), shops and primary and secondary schools.
The property is for sale at €1.8 million through Sherry FitzGerald's Greystones office.
