Renovated houses from Kilkenny to Clontarf, and a newly launched scheme in Kildare, are on view this weekend
BY THE banks of the Nore near Inistioge in Co Kilkenny, River Cottage is a refurbished three-bed house and guest cottage set on around 1.5 acres. New Ross agency PN O’Gorman is asking €460,00 for the property. Renovated by its architect owner in recent years, the main house has two bathrooms, a double-height livingroom and a bespoke walnut kitchen. Across the road is the guest cottage or studio which has around 43sq m (463sq ft) of space.
On view Saturday 2.30pm-4pm
In Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Felicity Fox is asking €385,000 for 2 Arkle Square, a terraced two-bedroom house that’s part of an attractive cut-stone scheme dating from 1890. Inside the house has 103sq m (1,100 sq ft) of living space with high ceilings and a muted modern decor. Rooms include a diningroom and sittingroom, and a contemporary maple kitchen. A floored attic provides storage space. Outside, there’s a communal garden with a lawn, fountain and flowerbeds.
On view Saturday, noon-1pm
Already attracting lots of interest in Clontarf, Dublin 3 is Carolina at 136 St Lawrence Road. The Victorian five-bedroom house has been renovated and is now for sale at €925,000 through Gallagher Quigley. The 245sq m (2,600 sq ft) house has been decorated true to its period with strong colours. Both reception rooms at hall level have their original marble fireplaces. There’s a large extended kitchen over looking the 20m garden which has a garage with rear access.
On view Saturday 1pm-2pm
Also in Dublin 3, is 226 Howth Road, a two-bed bungalow that was built less than two years ago and is in walk-in condition. It’s for sale through Flynn Associates asking €495,000. The 130sq m (1,400sq ft) house has a large extended kitchen, a livingroom with solid walnut floor, and a utility room off the kitchen which has cream hand-painted units and granite worktops. There’s also a converted attic with maple laminate flooring and a patio with planting to the rear.
On view Saturday 2pm-3pm
In Dalkey, Co Dublin Lisney is asking €465,000 for a bungalow needing TLC at Barnhill Road. Called Chescott, the three-bed house of 115sq m (1,250sq ft) is hidden at the end of a private avenue near the village.
On view Saturday noon-1pm
In Celbridge, Co Kildare, a final phase of three and four-bedroom houses is being launched at a scheme called Hazelwood. For sale through Coonan Real Estate Alliance, prices start at €237,000 for three-bed houses. Larger four-bed homes cost from €255,000. The houses have a B1 energy rating and are a 10-minute walk from Hazelhatch train station .
On view Saturday and Sunday 3pm-5pm
