Houses on Arranmore Road in Donnybrook are something of a rarity on the property market. They tend to only come up for sale when families who have finished raising their young are trading down.
This holds true for number 9, where the current owners have lived for 36 years. Set over three floors, the Crampton-built house has five bedrooms and extends to 217sq m (2,335sq ft).
Two of the reception rooms, the drawingroom and study, have fine mahogany fireplaces, as does the front hallway. They are currently operated as gas fires but could easily be converted back to solid fuel for those who prefer a traditional open fire.
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Natural light
The diningroom is now in what was an old conservatory, which the current owners converted. It leads to the rear garden through patio doors. Internal windows from a previous extension and added rooflights flood the drawingroom with natural light.
The five bedrooms, four of which are double, are set over the upper floors; the master bedroom is spacious, with views of the tree-lined road.
The kitchen, which overlooks the 18m garden, has the bonus of a pantry, utility room and converted side access, which will house all the sports equipment needed by a large family.
New owners will want to update the kitchen and may, as neighbours have, extend to the rear subject to planning.
Another bonus is a mews in the rear garden, which is currently used as an office. The fact that it has a bathroom and kitchenette will be attractive to families with an au pair. Adjoining the mews is a covered garage which opens onto a lane.
Number 9 Arranmore Road is a fine Edwardian family home with lots of potential in one of Dublin's most sought-after suburbs. It is for sale though estate agent Lisney with an asking price of €2.25 million.
