Description
Conveniently located in Clontarf, 74 Howth Road is an iconic semi-detached family home, meticulously extended and exquisitely renovated to offer approximately 192 square meters of bright, spacious accommodation boasting a B3 BER rating, a short stroll from the picturesque Promenade, surrounded by cafes, boutique shops, and restaurants. With easy access to the city centre, Dublin Airport, and excellent transport links, this property is perfectly positioned for modern living. Renovated by its current owners, this property has been transformed from a four-bedroom house into a luxurious three-bedroom residence with a master ensuite.
A 1930`s style hallway with elegant wood flooring and a stylish staircase welcomes the visitor. The main sitting room is a cosy retreat, with a wood-burning stove and large shuttered windows that flood the space with natural light. Adjacent to the living room is a sophisticated dining area. The kitchen is a chef`s dream, boasting sleek cabinetry, high-end appliances, and a spacious island with seating. Skylights and large windows ensure the area is bathed in light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The adjoining family room offers a comfortable space to relax, with sliding doors with direct access to the garden. Thoughtful storage areas abound and a generous private home office completes the living spaces created on the ground floor.
To the rear a garden room offers a host of further living options being a home office, entertainment area, or overnight guest accommodation, however it is designed as the primary utility space thus leaving the main house free to enjoy to the maximum.
Upstairs the bedrooms are generous, each offering ample storage and comfort. The master bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom, finished to a high standard. The main bathroom is equally well-appointed with both featuring modern tiling and fittings. A unique feature of this property is the attic conversion, accessed by its notably striking spiral staircase, providing additional versatile space that is currently used as a home office. This area is bathed in natural light, making it an ideal workspace or creative studio. The utility services need no further consideration and include a new gas boiler, plumbing improvements, extensive solar panels and other upgraded electrical installations all ensuring comfort and efficiency.
Externally, the property benefits from a magnificent garden being a haven for wildlife and featuring native trees and shrubs, complimented by a fully equipped garden shed, a greenhouse, ample off street parking, power points and extensive lighting.
A perfect blend of city convenience and suburban tranquility within walking distance of Westwood Gym and many sporting facilities, including golf, rugby, tennis, cricket, and GAA.
Accommodation
Porch - 1.87m (6'2") x 1m (3'3")
Feature stained glass door.
Entrance hallway - 4.85m (15'11") x 1.83m (6'0")
With elegant wood flooring and a stylish staircase with feature stained glass window. Underneath the staircase behind a panelled wall finish is the guest wc with a vanity wash hand basin. Tiled floor and part tiled walls.
Sittingroom - 5.05m (16'7") Into Bay x 4.25m (13'11")
A cosy retreat with its wood-burning stove, with feature built in wall units, large shuttered windows and a polished wooden flooring. Separating the two main reception rooms are pocket doors.
Dining Room - 3.86m (12'8") x 4.12m (13'6")
Feature wall unit. Polished wooden flooring.
Kitchen/Family Room
L-shaped kitchen/ living space is boasting sleek cabinetry, high-end appliances, and a spacious island with seating. Floor to ceiling and wall to wall glazing with the addition of skylights ensure the heart of the home baths in natural daylight.
First Floor
The stunning stained glass window is a focal point when looking back towards the staircase, while the spiral stairs leading to the attic conversion has been deigned that it can be closed off from the landing, if the new owners should wish.
Bedroom 1 (rear) - 4.02m (13'2") x 3.5m (11'6")
A feature of this room is the part circular wall. Original polished floor boards. Cleverly designed walk-in wardrobes.
Ensuite - 1.3m (4'3") x 2.88m (9'5")
Fully tiled ensuite. Large walk-in shower cubicle, wc and vanity wash hand basin.
Bedroom 2 (front) - 4.25m (13'11") x 3.18m (10'5")
Original polish floor boards. Built in wall units with shelving. Feature bay window and ornate radiators.
Bedroom 3(front) - 3.13m (10'3") x 4.31m (14'2")
Original polished floor boards. Feature built in wardrobes. Dual aspect.
Bathroom - 2.51m (8'3") x 1.83m (6'0")
Fully tiled bathroom with feature Rain shower, vanity wash hand basin, wc and wall mounted heated towel rail.
Attic conversion
The striking spiral staircase was designed that it could take a door to completely enclosed the stairwell, which could add additional privacy to the attic space.
Garden Room
The garden room offers a host of further living options being a home office, entertainment area, or overnight guest accommodation, however it is designed as the primary utility space thus leaving the main house free to enjoy to the maximum.
Features
- Beautifully presented 1930`s B3 rated extended family home on a magnificent corner site
- New Gas boiler and new solar panels and a new larger capacity hot water tank
- Modern and stylish kitchen with sleek cabinetry and high end appliances with feature Island
- Electrical installation upgraded generally
- 2 external power points and tap points
- Feature wood burning stove
- Luxurious shower rooms, fully tiled
- Attic conversion with feature spiral staircase and feature garden room
- Landscaped garden being a haven for wildlife
- Fully equipped garden shed and a greenhouse
BER Details
BER: B3
BER No: 112211214
Energy Performance Indicator: 144.98 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator