Lisheen, 180 Botanic Avenue, Dublin 9, D09Y8P8

To describe No 180 Botanic Avenue property ‘Turn-Key’ doesn’t go quite far enough. The property has been extended, renovated and beautifully decorated in the last few years and what is on offer is ready to go plus! For those seeking a place to call home with a great address and an even better location, a modern fitout and finish with separate facilities to work from home, then look no further. This three bedroom end of terrace red brick period residence will undoubtedly appeal to young professionals, first time buyers or just about anyone looking for a long term home given the quality of the finish and superb location. The addition of a ground floor extension allows for an open plan kitchen / dining room and an ‘office pod’ / ‘Seomra’ at the foot of the garden which provides a quiet space distinct from the rest of the house, ideal for hybrid workers or those who now chose to work from home full time. There is a vehicular lane to the rear and access to Daneswell Road where you are entitled to a residents permit to park your car. The current owners have extensively renovated and extended in recent years to create a family home of real distinction inside and out. Designed to deal with all the demands of modern life, the property is definitely practical and yet the attention to detail in design means it is equally pretty. Most of the characteristics of the period of construction that make red brick homes in Dublin 9 so popular have been preserved or restored. The plaster detail, high ceilings, dado rail and embossed wall paper are all still intact. The layout creates a nice flow to the accommodation downstairs. All three rooms downstairs have an open plan lay out which is ideal for growing families or those who love to entertain. From the approach off Botanic Avenue there is a freshly laid lawn beyond black wrought iron railings and a new red door custom made to fit the red brick arch over the entrance hall. A small storm porch has been created to prevent any draft and increase the energy efficiency of the house. Off the main hall the two original reception rooms are interconnected with a feature fireplace and box bay window in the living room to the front of the property and wooden floors throughout. There is direct access both from the hall and the dining room to the kitchen / breakfast room to the rear. The kitchen has a distinctly modern feel with vertical rads, a central island unit, spot lights on the ceiling and herringbone floors. The kitchen was custom made with hand painted units and subway tile splashback and hob surround. There are double doors to the low maintenance rear garden, the Seomra unit and Daneswell Road via a private lane to the rear. Upstairs the accommodation is made up of three well proportioned bedrooms and the bathroom on the return. The master bedroom is a big double room with fully fitted wardrobes while the main bathroom would not be out of place in 5 star hotel suite. Fully tiled with a freestanding bath, heated towel rail, porcelain wc and whb and a separate hot-press on the return. In total the property extends to over 1,200sqft (112.7sqm) of beautifully appointed accommodation with a further 8sqm 85sqft of office space outside. The location is excellent with the best amenities Drumcondra and Glasnevin have to offer just about on your doorstep all just 3km from the City Centre. There are lots of dependable childcare facilities and great primary and secondary schools nearby along with all the convenience of a small town at the end of the road in either direction. There are fantastic transport links via Dublin Bus or the train station in Drumcondra. Should you wish to travel further afield there is easy access to the M1, M50 and Dublin Airport is just about 20 minutes away depending on traffic. There are a number of sports venues close by including Croke Park, Na Fianna GAA grounds, Tolka Park Stadium, and Home Farm Football Club, as well as Griffith Park and the National Botanic Gardens within walking distance. Viewing comes highly recommended