Perfectly poised on Howth Hill for Avalon sunsets

A detached 1960s dormer bungalow needs modernisation, but its location and views will make the effort all worthwhile because these are its strongest features.

Avalon, 3 Asgard Road, Howth, Dublin 13, sits high on the hill above the pretty fishing village and looks across the sea to Ireland's Eye. The 149sq m (1,603sq ft) four-bed property is for sale through Savills seeking €875,000.

Asgard Road is located in a cul-de-sac of 20 houses off Thormanby Road, about a 10-minute walk from the village and 20-minute walk to the Dart station, according to the agent.

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The living room and dining room both have coving and recessed lighting. The dining room features an internal window that looks into the entrance hall that opens into a small glazed reception room – called a conservatory in the brochure – at the front of the house. It’s connected to the living room by glazed double doors. Sliding doors from here open into a sunroom at the back of the house. The sunroom has a semi-solid wood floor and picture windows that take full advantage of the sea views.

Impressive views

The kitchen, with pine units, has a large window by the sink also taking in the impressive sea views. The rest of the downstairs accommodation also includes a double bedroom at the front of the house and a toilet.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, all doubles, and a family bathroom. The main bedroom has under-eaves storage and overlooks the front garden; the other two bedrooms at the back have views of the sea.

Avalon sits on a 0.2 acre site. There’s a split-level patio in the 133ft-long back garden rolling down towards the sea. Mature shrubs and hedges surround the back lawn. There’s a single car garage to the side of the house and room to park in the front driveway.

There is potential to extend as well as modernise at Avalon, with location being its number one attraction. As well as being a short walk from Howth village, it’s also close to the walking trails to The Summit and Howth cliff walk.

A number of houses have sold on Asgard Road in recent years: number 12 sold for €710,000 and number 14 for €725,000, both in 2016.