Modern family house near the beach

Dublin 13: €1.2m A detached house in walk-in condition has bright, modern looks, writes Fiona Tyrrell

A secluded detached seaside home off the Strand Road, Sutton, in Dublin 13 is a bright, well-laid out contemporary home that will instantly impress anyone looking for a stylish home in walk-in condition.

The Beeches, 15a Strand Road is one of eight modern houses located on a lane half way down Strand Road.

A stone's throw from the beach, it is about a 10-minute walk from Sutton Cross and is on the market by private treaty through Douglas Newman Good which is seeking offers over €1.2 million.

With three-bedrooms and a well-thought-out contemporary layout, The Beeches will appeal to young couples, as well as buyers looking for a house that doesn't require any work.

A large eat-in kitchen and livingroom area opening onto the garden, as well as a separate family room, make for a good balance with living space totalling 149sq m (1,600sq ft).

The current owners built this house seven years ago to their own specifications. However, this didn't stop them recently undertaking a major refurbishment, adding a new kitchen and downstairs shower room.

They installed a very smart cream-painted Poggenpohl kitchen complete with Neff appliances and two fridges.

The kitchen area has a porcelain-tiled floor and a large central island unit topped in gleaming multicoloured granite.

This large airy open-plan room is definitely the biggest selling point of the house. It has lots of space for a dining table and chairs, as well as a welcoming living area with room for a two-seater couch.

There are two sets of double French doors leading to a sunny, decked area and Indian sandstone patio that doubles as an outdoor dining space.

The kitchen also leads through to a good-sized utility room and on to the family room, which also has a single French door to the garden.

A generously-sized shower room completes the downstairs layout.

The upstairs landing is flooded with light thanks to a large Velux window.

Off this are three double bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The main bedroom has custom-made built-in wardrobes and lovely views over the garden, as well as a large en suite with bath, power shower and porcelain tiles.

The whole house is immaculately decorated in a contemporary style that is light and elegant. There are solid walnut timber floors throughout the ground floor level, as well as solid walnut and frosted glass doors and recessed lighting.

Outside there is a well-stocked garden with large lawn area and a second patio area designed to catch the evening light.

Off-street car-parking for two or three cars on the gravelled driveway and electronic entrance gates completes the package.