Deceptively spacious redbrick villa by the Botanic Gardens

The exterior of 130 Botanic Road in Glasnevin is very deceptive. One would be forgiven for thinking that this is a small villa, whereas to the rear is a fine, two-storey extension, which was constructed prior to the tenure of the current owners, who have lived there since 2003.

The extension added a generous kitchen and dining area which opens out on to a city-sized garden, which has been overhauled with deep beds where the family grows a plethora of vegetables.

While the garden is not the largest of spaces, the 48 acres of the National Botanic Gardens are just a stone's throw away. Equidistant in the other direction lies Griffith Park, which allows jogging – the Botanic Gardens does not.

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The hallway of 130 Botanic Road, Dublin 9.

The property retains all its period features, including antique fireplaces and original floorboards, which have been refurbished and stained.

The kitchen, while in good condition, dates from before 2003 and new owners will, more than likely, give it an overhaul.

One of the selling points, besides the drawing room and generous master bedroom, is the converted attic. Adding an additional 25sq m to the existing 97sq m house, it features three further rooms plus a bathroom. Ceiling heights are generous – the owner is 1.95m (6’ 5”) tall, and has never has never had an issue.

The property, which measures 122sq m in total, is available through Sherry FitzGerald with an asking price of €475,000.

130 Botanic Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9

Description: Refurbished three-bedroom period house with large converted attic

Floor area: 97sq m plus attic 25sq m (1,044sq ft plus 269sq ft)

Agent: Sherry FitzGerald