Three-bed by the park for €375,000

Walsh Road is one of the more affordable residential streets in Drumcondra, Dublin 9, and in recent years it has built a reputation as one of the up-and-coming places in which to buy at entry level.

Number 46 is a mid-terrace property, a former council house that has been renovated and upgraded by its owner in the 20 years that she has owned it, extending it from its original 75sq m (807sq ft) to 100sq m (1,076sq ft).

She opened up the sittingroom and diningroom into one open- plan space with steps leading up to the dining area. An old-fashioned hatch helps with serving when people are over for dinner, but it also streams light through to this middle room from the shaker-style kitchen.

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Out back there is a westerly facing decked area. The property backs onto Griffith Park, home to GAA club Na Fianna, a big draw for families in the area. The park is also a gorgeous green space with the River Tolka running through it, and it’s popular with dog walkers. There is an entrance to the park at the end of the road.

From upstairs the view is of an expanse of green. The house, which has three bedrooms, is also unusual in that it has its own sauna, an interior idea the owner enjoyed while living in Sweden. It’s a great place to unwind in winter, she says.

The property, which has an E2 BER rating, is asking €375,000 through agents SherryFitzGerald. On the same road, number 50 is sale agreed at above its asking price of €290,000 through agents SherryFitzGerald.

In January 2013, number 105 sold for €195,000. In June of the same year, number 16 sold for €217,000, according to the Property Price Register.