Space and style in top family spot

BOOTERSTOWN €1.9M:  A LARGE, detached and stylishly extended family house on Woodbine Road, Booterstown, Co Dublin for €1.9 million is further proof of value to be had in the current market, writes Rose Doyle

When number 16 first came on the market six months ago the asking price was €2.75 million - a price drop of €850,000.

Extended by almost a third of its original size, it has been (practically) rebuilt and redesigned so that it now has 278sq m (3,000sq ft) of bright living space.

A self-contained ground floor apartment with bedroom, livingroom, kitchen and bathroom could bring in rental income. There are six bedrooms (including the apartment) with three en suite, three reception rooms and a large, open-plan kitchen/breakfastroom extending into a family/sunroom. Savills HOK is looking after the private treaty sale.

The design allows for a flow of light from the front-facing drawingroom through double glass-panelled doors to the family/sunroom where a wall of windows overlook the garden. The drawingroom has a Limestone fireplace, the family room a pot-bellied stove and both rooms have polished timber floors.

Design features add interest to the entrance porch and L-shaped hall; both have mosaic tile work and an arch leads to the kitchen. A diningroom faces the front.

The rear of the house makes the most of a patio and high-walled rear garden; sunroom, kitchen and a good-sized games/playroom all have access to the patio. The large main bedroom takes the style of a suite with sitting area, en suite and extensive wardrobes fitted behind a wall with arched access.

The stairs continue to the attic, which is insulated and has Velux windows. There is parking for four/five cars in the front and a plant-surrounded gravelled drive.

18 Woodbine Road, Booterstown, Co.Dublin -Six-bedroom extended and refurbished house in great family location with a light-filled interior

Agent:Savills HOK