Nestled between Dún Laoghaire and Dalkey, the south side maritime village of Glasthule is often an overlooked little gem of a place to live.
The quaint spot has a number of lovely cafes and bars, including Cavistons and 64 Wine, as well as being close to the 40 Foot in Sandycove for daily dips. Also nearby is the James Joyce Tower and Museum, famous for its Bloomsday celebration on June 16th each year.
The popularity of smaller homes in the suburb has been increasing over the past decade, with the area attracting downsizers who enjoy the coastal location and charming village.
St Peter’s Terrace, a quiet cul-de-sac just minutes from the village of Glasthule, is a short stroll to the seafront and the People’s Park (in Dún Laoghaire) as well as a number of sailing clubs and Cuala GAA in the locality. Number 5, a three-bedroom midterrace house has been launched to the market through DNG, seeking €995,000.
The Ber of B2 is an indication to the level of works that have been completed since the house was last on the market. It appears on the Property Price Register as having sold in 2020 for €612,000. Now, with new electrics, plumbing, windows, doors as well as new bathrooms and a new kitchen, the 105 sq m (1,130 sq ft) property is in turnkey condition and has the benefit of a south-facing rear garden.
As it stands, a formal livingroom – with a large bay window – lies to the front of the house, and this opens into an open-plan kitchen/dining/family room. This area is flooded with light thanks to its aspect and the fact that it has concertina doors that fold the whole way back, makes the rear garden an integral part of the house in summer months.
Small details such as built-in seating for the dining area off the kitchen and use of Crittall-style doors in the livingroom add interest against the simple clean lines of an all-white palette.
The garden is low maintenance and could do with planting, but green-fingered enthusiasts will have a great space to play with due to its south-facing aspect. At the end wall is a 6m-wide access to a rear lane off Spencer Villas.
Upstairs are three bedrooms, two doubles and a single, and the property also has planning permission for an attic conversion.
It will be its location – where you can walk home after a night out in one of the area’s great restaurants – and its turnkey condition (completed in 2021) that will attract buyers, as all they will have to do is unpack.
In terms of schools, there’s an excellent selection nearby, including Castle Park, Loreto Dalkey, Rathdown and the Harold.
Access to the city is served by the local Dart station and Dublin Bus, with the Aircoach serving Dublin Airport.
