St Brendan’s Cottages is a sweet little development of brick-fronted artisan dwellings just off Irishtown Road.
There are about 25 terraced houses built around a small square. Number 19 is one lucky enough to face Ringsend Park, a large green space with football pitches and tracks to run, cycle and walk dogs.
The cottage was refurbished and extended by its present owner to make the most of its compact size.
The ground floor is open plan with the front door opening into the timber-floored living area where a gas stove set into a brick surround is the focal point.
To the rear is a small but well-formed U-shaped eat-in kitchen.
A clever addition is the sloped-glazed roof that brings in plenty of sunlight and a door opens out to the paved yard to the rear where the owners store their bikes. While a high fence gives privacy the outdoor space is southwest facing.
A small painted board stairs leads up to the property’s two bedrooms. The master is to the rear and has bookshelves and wardrobe space.
The owners use the other single as a guest room cum study. It overlooks the park but has no significant storage.
A glass-blocked shower room is situated to the rear of the house.
The property measures 54sq m (581sq ft) and is asking €350,000, equating to €6,481 per sq m, through agents Felicity Fox. Parking is on street.
