This spacious property on Deerpark Drive in Castleknock has been home to the Kehoe family since 1973. Twenty five years after the family first moved to Park Lodge, they undertook a vast amount of work to extend and refurbish the property.
Firstly, the balconies off the first-floor bedrooms were incorporated back into the rooms, resulting in much larger, light-filled rooms.
The upstairs landing was widened and the house was fitted with a further bedroom and three en-suites, and a stained glass ceiling atrium was installed to brighten the centre of the house.
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The exterior was given faux panelling for a Tudor look, which new owners could easily remove if they prefer a more streamlined facade.
Bright kitchen
A bright, maple-floored hallway is flanked on one side by a family room and, on the other, a drawing-cum-diningroom of lavish proportions. A fine Edwardian fireplace topped with a mirrored mantle is the focal point of the family room which has pale wood flooring and mahogany windows.
The drawing-cum-diningroom stretches the entire length of the house, with Rationel French windows to the rear garden and an elegant Victorian marble fireplace at the centre.
A bright kitchen, with cream gloss cabinets and integrated appliances, overlooks the south-facing garden which is accessed via a further set of French windows, and the downstairs WC is charming, with pale cream wainscotting.
Upstairs, the large master bedroom has the palest cream carpet that has somehow survived, given that Eileen Kehoe has raised four children and three grandchildren here. The room is bright thanks to a large bay window and, with its uber- modern bathroom, is more akin to a five-star hotel bedroom.
Wonderful wisteria
Three further good-sized bedrooms (all ensuite), a study which in a past life was a bedroom and a spacious family bathroom complete the upstairs accomodation.
The rear garden of Park Lodge has seen many family parties. There are three separate paved patios, including an old Dublin cobble patio set amidst raised beds full of French lavender, oriental poppies, peony roses and camellias. In summer the front and rear of the property are awash with purple, thanks to an abundance of wisteria.
Deerpark Drive and its environs is a much sought-after location in Castleknock. In 2010 number 8 sold for €1.325 million. In December 2013, number 21, a five-bedroom house sold for €956,141, and around the corner on Deerpark Road, number 19, a five-bedroom property is currently asking €1.3million.
Park Lodge, which measures 225sq m (2,422sq ft) is in turnkey condition with an asking price of €1,475,000 through Sherry FitzGerald.
