96 Home Farm Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09Y540

***A SUBSTANTIAL PERIOD HOME ON ONE OF DRUMCONDRA'S MOST ESTABLISHED ROADS / SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN / GARAGE / BAY WINDOWS / DUAL ASPECT BEDROOMS*** KELLY BRADSHAW are delighted to introduce you to 96 Home Farm Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Home Farm Road is one of those Dublin roads where the history of the neighbourhood is still very much part of its character. The road takes its name from the medieval home farm of the Priory of the Most Holy Trinity and was originally known as St Mary's Road. As Drumcondra developed from open farmland into one of the city's most established residential suburbs, Home Farm Road became home to generations of families and, in time, to the community and sporting traditions for which the area is so well known today. The transformation of this part of Drumcondra gathered pace in the late 1920s and early 1930s, when new housing was developed across what had previously been open farmland. Within the following decades, the landscape changed considerably as new residential streets and houses emerged, helping to establish the character of the neighbourhood we know today. Number 96 belongs to that generation of established Drumcondra homes and today presents an exciting opportunity to create a new chapter while retaining the character and proportions of the original house. It is a substantial period home with excellent proportions and a number of features that are increasingly difficult to replicate. While the property now requires modernisation throughout, it offers a singular opportunity for someone to take a house with character, space and an exceptional location and create a home entirely around their own vision. And that is perhaps the greatest attraction of number 96. Choice! The accommodation provides a genuine blank canvas, allowing its new owners to consider how they want the house to look, feel and work for modern family life, while retaining the features that give it its character. On arrival, number 96 has a distinctive presence, with its rendered façade, contrasting brickwork and generous frontage. Off street parking is provided to the front, with further potential to open the garden to accommodate two further cars, subject to the necessary planning permissions. To the side, the garage is a particularly useful addition, offering excellent storage and practical flexibility should you wish to expand the home. Inside, the original hallway sets the scene beautifully, with its period doors and original brass knob handles, providing a lovely sense of the home's history. The impressive ten-foot high ceilings throughout the home give a sense of brightness and space. From here, the accommodation unfolds naturally into two well-proportioned reception rooms. The formal living room is a particularly attractive space, centred around a beautiful bay window which brings both character and natural light into the room. The original fireplace, complete with its wood surround and tile insert, adds another lovely period detail. Double doors then open through to the second reception room, currently used as the dining room, creating a wonderfully versatile arrangement. With the doors closed, the two rooms can each have their own purpose, providing a quieter living room and a more intimate dining space. Open the doors and the rooms come together, creating a generous area for entertaining, family gatherings and everyday family life. The dining room also retains its original fireplace, adding further character and providing another feature around which a future interior scheme could be designed. To the rear, the kitchen overlooks and provides access to the property's real outdoor highlight, the south facing rear garden. The existing kitchen provides the practical starting point, while the future owners may choose to completely reimagine this part of the house, creating a modern kitchen and dining space that connects directly with the garden and becomes the natural heart of the home. From here, the garden becomes immediately apparent. South facing and generous in width and size, it offers an exciting opportunity for its new owners. There is space here to create a beautiful landscaped garden, generous outdoor entertaining areas and somewhere for children to play, while also presenting exciting possibilities for extending the house while retaining a wonderful garden. Completing the downstairs accommodation is a convenient guest bathroom, fitted with a full walk-in shower, wash hand basin and WC, together with useful under stairs storage. Winding our way upstairs, the first floor reveals four substantial bedrooms, each offering good proportions and flexibility for family life. Two of the bedrooms are dual aspect, benefiting from windows on two elevations and the additional natural light that comes with it. Both are generously proportioned, with plenty of room for double beds, while fitted wardrobes provide valuable storage. The principal bedroom is a particularly lovely room, enjoying its own bay window, echoing the feature found in the main reception room below. It is a room with excellent potential to become a peaceful retreat at the end of the day, with the bay window providing a natural focal point and bringing plenty of light into the space. Four bedrooms of this size and versatility offer plenty of choice for a growing family, whether all four are required as bedrooms, or one is eventually given over to a home office, dressing room or additional living space, it is, in many ways, the exciting part of number 96. The house does require modernisation, but the opportunity that comes with that is considerable. The proportions are there. The period features are there, and the address speaks for itself. What happens next is entirely up to its new owners. And then there is the location. Home Farm Road is surrounded by some of Drumcondra's most established residential streets and benefits from a strong and long-standing local community. Families are particularly well catered for, with excellent schools nearby, while the sporting tradition of the neighbourhood is impossible to miss. The road itself has an important place in the sporting history of the area. Home Farm Football Club grew from a local streets league formed in the early 1920s, with teams representing Home Farm Road and the surrounding streets. In 1928, the Home Farm Road and Richmond Road teams amalgamated, marking the beginnings of the club that remains such an important part of the local community today. Just a short distance away, CLG Na Fianna on Mobhi Road provides another important sporting and community hub, with its long-established GAA tradition and extensive range of activities. For families, the choice of schools is another significant attraction, with Corpus Christi N.S. on Home Farm Road itself and a range of established primary and secondary schools throughout Drumcondra, Glasnevin and the surrounding area. There are also wonderful green spaces nearby, with Griffith Park providing a much-loved space for walking, play and recreation, while the National Botanic Gardens and Albert College Park offer further opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Dublin City University is also within easy reach. Drumcondra Village provides the everyday conveniences that make a neighbourhood work, from local shops and services to cafés and restaurants, while the wider area has developed an increasingly strong café and food scene. Excellent transport links provide straightforward access to the city centre and beyond, while Dublin Airport and the M50 are also readily accessible. It is this combination of established homes, strong community, excellent sporting facilities, good schools, green spaces and proximity to the city that has made this part of Drumcondra such a sought-after place to live. For those with vision, number 96 offers the chance to take a much -loved Dublin 9 address and write its next chapter. A home with history, exceptional potential and the freedom to make it entirely your own. Rooms Porch - 1.32m x 1.05m Hall - 3.07m x 1.95m Bathroom - 2.29m x 1.8m Living Room - 4.34m x 4.14m Dining Room - 4.33m x 3.21m Kitchen - 4.2m x 3.25m Landing - 2.16m x 0.91m Bedroom One - 4.34m x 4.14m Bedroom Two - 3.25m x 3.21m Bedroom Three - 3.21m x 3.21m Bedroom Four - 3.25m x 2.2m Bathroom - 2.2m x 1.63m Features A SUBSTANTIAL PERIOD HOME ON ONE OF DRUMCONDRA'S MOST ESTABLISHED ROADS SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN GARAGE BAY WINDOWS DUAL ASPECT BEDROOMS