St Marys Gate Lodge, 5B Griffith Ave, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, D09AE81

Rarely does a Gate Lodge of such outstanding quality come to the market. St Mary’s Gate Lodge, a beautifully restored and extended early 19th-century gate house, this is a truly unique home offering character, charm, and contemporary comforts in equal measure. Lovingly renovated by its current owners, this exceptional home has been transformed to suit modern living, while carefully preserving the architectural heritage and period charm of the original lodge. The accommodation is bright, spacious, and thoughtfully laid out. Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming entrance hallway. To the left lies a cosy and stylish living room, perfect for relaxing evenings. Continuing down the hall, you’ll find three generously sized double bedrooms, 2 with ensuite, a beautifully appointed family bathroom, and a separate utility room. To the rear of the home is the heart of the property, an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area, surrounded by multiple sash windows, which floods the space with natural light and offers stunning views of the private garden. Upstairs the spacious accommodation continues with an attic conversion. It offers 2 large separate attic spaces and an en-suite. The side of the property offers off-street parking, with additional secure parking located behind electric gates to the side of the house. This area also features an electric vehicle charge point, combining convenience with sustainability. The rear garden is an exceptionally private outdoor retreat, mainly laid in lawn and framed by mature trees. A generous patio area provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing in peaceful surroundings. With the overall site extending to approximately 0.25 acres the grounds offer a rare sense of space and seclusion in such a well-connected urban location. The property backs onto Glandore Road which offers site potential (Subject to planning permission) Dual side access ensures excellent functionality, whether for everyday use or when hosting guests. This is a garden that effortlessly balances beauty and practicality, a perfect extension of the home for families, gardeners, or those who simply love being outdoors. Set on the highly desirable Griffith Avenue, St Mary’s Gate Lodge enjoys a superb location in a leafy, residential neighbourhood just 3 miles from Dublin City Centre. The area is complemented by pleasure gardens such as the National Botanic Gardens and Griffith Park, yet within walking distance of the city centre and convenient to the numerous shops, cafes, bars and restaurants Drumcondra Village has to offer. The area has an abundance of excellent schools and sports clubs. DCU, Marino Institute and St Patrick’s Teachers Training College are close by. The Four Courts, King’s Inns, Bon Secours, Beaumont and Mater Hospitals are all within walking distance. The M50 Motorway, The M1 and Dublin Airport are within a few minutes’ drive. The area is very well serviced by public transport; in close proximity to many bus routes; Drumcondra Rail station (10 minutes’ walk) and the Aircoach. Entrance hall: with stunning wood panelling, natural Italian marble tiles and alarm point. Living room: 4.60m x 3.82m. with herringbone engineered Trunk wooden flooring, open fire with marble surround. Kitchen/dining/living room: 7.42m x 5.09m. located to the rear of the house this stunning open plan room overlooks the expansive rear garden. The kitchen is an inframe custom made kitchen designed by Neptune. It features a large island with additional storage, seating and built in wine fridge. All countertops are sourced from Miller Brothers and are Quartz. The dining and living area also feature Italian tiles and additional storage with pantry unit. Utility room: 1.79m x 2.40m. with additional storage and is plumbed for a washing machine and dryer. Bedroom One: 4.66m x 3.56m. large double bedroom with engineered Trunk wooden flooring and en-suite. Ensuite: 1.10m x 2.30m. with shower, wc and whb vanity unit. Bedroom two: 4.67m x 3.60m. large double bedroom with engineered Trunk wooden flooring and en-suite. Ensuite: 1.0m x 2.30m. with shower, wc and whb vanity unit. Bedroom three: 4.62m x 3.88m. large double bedroom located to the front of the house with engineered Trunk wooden flooring. Bathroom: 1.50m x 2.30m. with wc whb vanity unit and bath. Attic 1: 5.84m x 5.50mx. very spacious area with luxury carpet, built in wardrobe and ensuite. Ensuite: 1.80m x 1.60m. with shower, wc, whb vanity unit. Attic 2: 2.64m x 5.50m. with luxury carpet and additional storage.