DUBLIN 8/€1.65M:A period house refurbished by a developer with a design background is rich in detail.
A PORTOBELLO period property at 40 Bloomfield Avenue, Dublin 8, renovated by a developer with a background in furniture design and restoration, has some very well-considered touches.
Developer Kieran McNamara specialises in period properties and the finish of number 40 is well-crafted. It knits period details with contemporary elements without having the latter dominate the former.
The roomy 203.5sq m (2,190sq ft)property is for sale by private treaty through Felicity Fox for €1.65 million.
The richly decorated house has adjoining reception rooms with classic period proportions and cornicing: they are painted deep Bordeaux red.
The front of the house is west-facing so the evening sun will warm the rooms even further. Matching fireplaces have been installed in both rooms. The floorboards are stained dark oak.
The kitchen and diningrooms are to the rear and overlook an east-facing garden that is surrounded by artisan granite walls. Potted lavender and some specimen trees punctuate the outdoor space. Inside there are contemporary touches in the kitchen but not at the expense of the overall softer mood of the house.
An internal courtyard offers additional light to the diningroom which also features wonderful Arts and Crafts-style panelling.
The courtyard looks like an outdoor room but since it is north-facing, this is in fact window dressing. The next owner might consider glazing in this space to create a winter garden.
There's a modest double bedroom and small family bathroom on the first floor return and two more double bedrooms on the first floor.
The main bedroom is at the front and spans the width of the house. It has twin windows and a brick open fireplace. It is the finest of the four doubles on offer.
A second floor was added during the refurbishment which gives this property the accommodation edge on other Portobello homes.
The double bedroom, adjacent shower room and utility room are ideal as au pair or childminder territory for families with small children.
40 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, PORTOBELLO, DUBLIN 8
Rich decoration and stylish interior in four-bedroom period house refurbished by developer with background in furniture design and restoration.
Agent: Felicity Fox
