Dublin 3: €625,000A restored redbrick stays true to its roots, reports Fiona Tyrrell

A beautifully restored period redbrick on Charlemont Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3, is a smart modern home which has still managed to hold on to its period charm.

Making maximum use of its 121sq m (1,300sq ft), number 12 has three-bedrooms, two reception rooms and a kitchen-cum-breakfast area.

The terraced house is for sale by auction on November 10th and selling agent Douglas Newman Good is guiding €625,000.

A well-kept front door featuring original stained glass leads into a smart narrow hall with black and white chequered tiles.

To the left of the hall is an inviting livingroom with a beautiful original cast-iron fireplace.

Also to the left of the hall is a second reception room currently used as a diningroom. This also boasts an original fireplace.

A bright contemporary kitchen has a breakfast area, which benefits from Velux windows in the roof and double doors leading to the rear decked city garden.

The kitchen also has handsome black and white tiles, recessed lighting, smart cream units and a butcher block worktop.

A cute shower room under the stairs completes the downstairs layout.

Upstairs, two double bedrooms and a single bedroom all have fitted wardrobes. The main bedroom is very spacious and enjoys views over Charlemont Road from two windows.

A small family bathroom has antique-style sanitary wear.

Staying true to the period style, all windows in number 12 benefit from replacement timber sash windows.

Original polished wooden floors, original doors and surrounds are also a feature of the house.

Outside there is on-street parking and a decked city garden to the rear which has a bicycle shed and pedestrian access to a rear lane.