Dublin 4 - €800,000: Itsabagel's Domini Kemp is selling her Ballsbridge cottage. Fiona Tyrrell reports
Domini Kemp of IItsabagel and Feast Catering is selling her stylish two-bedroom city pad within minutes of St Stephen’s Green. Turley & Associates is quoting €800,000 by private treaty for number 8 Sussex Street, opposite the Burlington Hotel in Dublin 4.
Behind the red door of this midterrace home lies an unusual house reminiscent of a New York loft apartment. When Domini bought the 131 sqm(1,410 sq ft) house over a year ago it was in poor condition but, with the help of designer Laura Farrell of Scudding Clouds, it has been extended and refurbished into a modern, earthy living space.
An open-plan sittingroom cum diningroom and kitchen runs the full length of the house. Moss green Japanese artisan plaster mixed with straw and sand gives an organic feel to the room. Polished concrete floor, a light box and muted spot lighting give the finishing touches to this weird but wonderful room.
Patio doors lead out to a small, enclosed yard which contains doors to a spacious garage, with room for one car and a separate utility room, with lots of storage space. A stainless steal and chrome kitchen area with industrial appliances has a modern chunky feel.
Upstairs, a bright room with pink and white rubber tiles overlooks Sussex Street. A spacious main bedroom features two walk-in wardrobes and en suite bathroom. Artisan plaster, mixed with wax, along with a splendid chandelier give a distinct period feel to the room.
An office space would be ideal for conversion into a third bedroom. A family bathroom and hot press are also upstairs. Near Ranelagh and the Green, this is a thoroughly modern city residence with an exotic twist.
