Forever home in popular Donnybrook enclave for €1.7m

Located off busy Belmont Avenue, Belmont Gardens lies at the Ranelagh end of the road which connects Sandford and Morehampton Roads. The area is very popular with families due to its proximity to a number of secondary schools including Alexandra College, Sandford Park, Muckross Park, St Michael’s and Gonzaga College, in addition to primary and third-level institutions. The Luas green line is within walking distance of the road, offering fast access to the city centre and surrounding suburbs.

Number 5 is a Crampton-built house dating from the mid-1940s, which extends to 192sq m (2,066sq ft) and has been completely restored and extended by its current owner. High-quality fittings such as Gaggenau appliances in the kitchen and Grohe units in the bathrooms show the expense that went into the upgrading of the house which, considering its age, has a good Ber of C3 .

The double-fronted property was extended to the rear, which now gives a lovely, bright living room with glazed doors and windows that open out to the rear garden. Though not large, the garden is private and with Herbert Park and the Dodder linear parks nearby, new owners will have a multitude of green space and sports facilities within walking distance. Sports clubs in the area cover everything from squash, swimming and tennis with sailing a short commute away in Dún Laoghaire.

Houses here tend to be homes for life and command well over the €1million mark. The last property to sell, according to the Property Price Register, was number 13, in 2019, achieving €1.075million. With four bedrooms it measured 147sq m (1,582sq ft) and next door, number 3 achieved €1.522million in 2018, which was a five-bedroom house extending to 276sq m (2,970sq ft).

Mullery O’Gara is seeking €1.7million for Number 5 which, though smaller than Number 3, is in excellent condition.