Modernised Crampton-built home in the heart of Donnybrook
Address: 82 Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4Price: €1,575,000 Agent: DNGNumber 82 Morehampton Road has been in the same family since the 1970s, during which time it served for many years as a private doctor’s practice. About a decade ago, it was returned to residential use, with a renovation that included a rear extension and the restoration of rooms to their original purpose. The property has since been dressed for sale and is guiding €1.575 million through DNG.The house is a Crampton-built, semidetached redbrick located in the centre of Donnybrook village. It sits directly opposite Donnybrook Fair, Happy Out cafe and McCloskey’s pub. A tall hedge encloses the front garden, providing a degree of separation from the street and space for a small seating area.Extending to 168sq m (1,808sq ft), the interior opens with an entrance hall featuring a double-height ceiling. A staircase to the right is lit by stained-glass windows. To the left, the livingroom includes a triple-glazed window overlooking the front garden, blocking out noise from passing traffic. The room has timber flooring, a gas fire and restored period details including coving and an arch with pocket doors.These doors would originally have opened into a separate diningroom at the rear. This space now forms part of an open-plan layout created during the renovation. The former diningroom is arranged as a secondary living area with a gas fire and built-in shelving on either side. It connects directly to the kitchen, which is fitted with wall and floor units and centred on an island with a breakfast bar. The tiled floor has underfloor heating. Included in the sale are a Neff double oven and five-ring gas hob, along with a fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A utility room off the kitchen contains a sink, an airing cupboard and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.READ MOREAsking-price inflation for homes drops to lowest rate in more than two yearsLoft-style living at ‘the Plastic House’ in Dublin’s North StrandImmaculate Georgian home a walk from the beach in Killiney‘Maybe we are not that mad – and it is worth pursuing’: Tipperary castle wins prestigious heritage awardThe rear garden has a granite patio with the remainder laid in lawn. Its size allows for the possibility of further extension, subject to planning permission. At the end of the garden is a double carport with an electronic gate, accessed from the rear lane. There is also a garage and a separate pedestrian gate.Upstairs, there are three bedrooms. The principal bedroom, to the front, has a bay window and connects to a dressingroom, which in turn leads to an en suite bathroom. The remaining two bedrooms are both doubles. The family bathroom includes a bath with a shower overhead.The property has gas-fired central heating and a C1 energy rating.Its location places it within reach of a number of schools, including Sandford, St Mary’s, St Michael’s and the Teresian School. The house is large enough for a family who want to be close to these schools, or, on the flipside, is also manageable enough for a couple looking to downsize from a bigger house in Dublin 4 or Dublin 6, who like the idea of all amenities and transport links being on the doorstep.Entrance hall Livingroom Open-plan living area Kitchen Bedroom Rear garden
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