BEHIND a simple traditional exterior, Surrey Lodge, a four-bedroom terraced house on Booterstown Avenue has been completely renovated and extended to a floor area of 176sq m (1,900sq ft). It is for sale by private treaty through Douglas Newman Good at €1.495 million.
The house overlooks the grounds of St Andrew's to the rear and it is slightly set back from its neighbours at the front, with a pathway leading to a scarlet front door.
Inside, the house is airy, cool and bright, opening from a roomy hall paved in limestone and with smart timber staircase and detailing.
Light floods through from many ceiling windows and the decorative palette is in a chalky ivory with generous use of timber - both in polished floors, doors and fitted units. A combination of clear spaces, with lots of clever storage and wide open views to the back garden give a very contemporary finish.
Apart from a study and a cloakroom off the hall, and a separate utility room, the downstairs is open plan with a livingroom, sittingroom, diningroom and kitchen which all flow into one another across the depth and width of the house.
The livingroom at the front of the house, with fireplace and stove inset, can be closed off by double doors from the rest of the house for privacy.
The U-shaped kitchen has plain cherrywood presses, polished granite worktops and stainless steel appliances. It is lit from above by a Velux window with massive exposed beams.
This and the dining area are raised a few steps above the living areas and have access to the garden through French doors in a wall of glass. The utility room leads to a large walk-in hot press.
Upstairs are four good bedrooms, one with en suite shower and a wall of built-in wardrobes while two more have quirky built-in cupboards.
A large family bathroom with separate shower and double basins, set in limestone shelving, complete the accommodation at this level.
Outside, a very pretty garden with separate area at the back for children's swings and slides is divided by blooming shrubs and a trickling water feature.
Surrey Lodge, Booterstown Avenue, Co Dublin
Four-bedroom terraced house with airy modern interior.
Agent: Douglas Newman Good
