New-build with good finishes

DRUMCONDRA €650,000OVER THE PAST few years, large side gardens in well-established suburbs became prime plots for new, one-off houses.

This house at 50 Grace Park Terrace in Drumcondra was built over the past year on such a site and it is now fully finished and for sale through Douglas Newman Good for offers in the region of €650,000.

Grace Park Terrace runs parallel to Griffith Avenue so it is well-located. There are a couple of different style houses on this road, the nicest probably being those built in the 1920s, but this new one will appeal to buyers looking for a house where all the work has been done.

The detached redbrick measures 123sq m (1,323sq ft), has three bedrooms and would probably be suitable for someone who wants some outdoor space but not a large grassy garden. A growing family moving to Drumcondra would probably be keen on this house's layout, style and high-spec and would prefer a larger garden.

The styling throughout the house is contemporary. The custom-built staircase has open oak treads, with a steel and glass rail which works well with the light coloured marble tiling on the floor, a finish that continues into the livingroom and through to the smart, well-planned kitchen.

This is a large, bright eat-in area with high-gloss units with a plumbed timber-topped island unit. The appliances, apart from a feature American-style fridge, are integrated. Large glazed doors open out into the garden and there is space for a good-sized dining table. There is also a guest toilet downstairs.

Upstairs, off the airy landing, there are three bedrooms. The main one has a shower en suite. The good-sized family bathroom is fitted with modern sanitaryware. The timber windows are double glazed and there is underfloor heating downstairs which adds to the comfort and energy efficiency.

The garden is landscaped for low maintenance and has decking, raised bed and outdoor lights.

50 Grace Park Terrace, Drumcondra, Dublin 9

Detached new-build redbrick with three bedrooms and modern fittings

Agent: Douglas Newman Good