In medieval times the maritime village of Dalkey boasted seven castles. Built for wealthy merchant families, the castles also stored valuable merchandise which was unloaded in the harbour as Dalkey was a preferred spot for ships due to the difficulty in accessing Dublin Port.
Today only two of these original castles remain and number 50 Carysfort Road is aptly named Castle View as the property boasts views of a local keep. Situated just a few minutes’ walk from the village, the cottage standing at 89sq m (958sq ft),which is in need of total renovation, would make a fine alternative to an apartment or townhouse with the added bonus of having both front and rear gardens and a garage for off-street parking.
Decor from 1950s
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Built in the 1930s the house has been occupied by the same family since the 1950s and the majority of the decor reflects that era.
To the front of the property is a small livingroom with gas fire and a bay window with views of the castle. To the rear is a family/dining room which leads to a small galley kitchen. The layout of the property incorporates three bedrooms.
Potential to extend
Outside are a workshop, shed and garage; the good-sized garden offers new owners potential to extend and create a more modern and spacious home, subject to planning.
Across the street, Number 35, a two bedroom 51sq m (539sq m) cottage in need of upgrading with no front garden and a tiny rear garden sold for €350,000 in February 2014. With its superb location and potential to expand there should be some interest in Castle View which isselling through agent Sherry FitzGerald with an asking price of €825,000.
