18 St Lawrence Road
Clontarf
Dublin 3
D03 HP89

Sherry FitzGerald is delighted to present to the market No. 18 St Lawrence Road. Situated on one of the most desirable residential streets in Clontarf and within minutes of stunning coastal walks. No. 18 is a very attractive five bedroomed red brick period property with an exceptionally large west facing garden measuring approximately 197 feet and includes a sizeable detached studio/garage (approximately 150sq.m) with rear vehicular access. Built circa 1890’s and measuring approximately 218sq.m, this fine property is a substantial family home with immense character and charm, boasting many original features including picture rails, ornate cornicing, fireplaces and high ceilings.

Set over three levels, this much loved family home has been well cared for over the years and is beautifully presented throughout. The well proportioned and generous accommodation briefly comprises a spacious and grand entrance porch and hallway with excellent understairs storage, off the hall are two imposing interconnecting reception rooms with high ceilings, decorative plasterwork, picture rails and two handsome fireplaces. To the back of the house is an ample kitchen/dining room with patio doors out to the magnificent garden and a guest wc. On the first-floor return there is a good sized double bedroom overlooking the garden, a shower room and a walk-in storage closet. The first-floor homes three generous bedrooms, two double and a single, the main bedroom has a bathroom ensuite. On the top floor a very generous double bedroom with super views across the city and a separate walk-in storage completes the accommodation of this beautiful property.

This really is a superb family home offering excellent potential to extend to the rear (subject to planning guidelines and permission), with a very long and private garden with a sought after west facing orientation along with the prime and enviable location.

Gardens

Nicely set back from the road, the garden to the front is mainly laid in lawn with a selection of shrubs and plants and a pathway to the front door. The extensive west facing rear garden is very private as it’s not overlooked, the colourful garden is laid in lawn and is bordered by an abundance of plants, shrubs, hedging and trees and a patio area ideal for dining during the summer months. There are concrete sheds for additional storage and a large studio/garage with vehicular rear access via a shared laneway.

St Lawrence Road needs very little introduction, positioned on the doorstep of all that Clontarf has to offer, there is an excellent selection of primary and secondary schools, shops, cafés, Nolan's supermarket, Lotts & Co., Clontarf Baths as well as an abundance of excellent restaurants, pubs, specialist boutiques and salons. Sporting enthusiasts can enjoy many recreational facilities and sports clubs including, Clontarf promenade, Bull Island Nature reserve, St. Anne’s Park, a selection of golf clubs (including The Royal Dublin, St Anne's Golf Club and Clontarf Golf Club), Clontarf Rugby Club as well as many water sports. The area is very well serviced by public transport, Clontarf DART is just a short stroll away. Locations really don't come more central or family friendly.

• Prime residential location
• Substantial 5 bedroom period home
• Large west facing rear garden (approx. 197 feet)
• Excellent potential to extend
• Extensive detached studio/garage to the rear with vehicular access
• Mainly double glazed windows
• Period features throughout
• Gas fired central heating, alarm, intercom, tv points
• Within 15 minutes walk of Clontarf DART Station
• Within a short 3 KMS of the city centre

Porch 1.8m x 2m Spacious entrance porch with solid wood flooring
Entrance Hall 1.8m x 8.9m Grand hallway with solid wood flooring, dado rail, ornate plasterwork and coving and excellent understairs storage
Front Reception Room 5m x 4.1m Large front reception room with high ceiling and bay window. Featuring charming fireplace, picture rails and ornate plasterwork
Rear Reception Room 5m x 4m Another very spacious reception room with high ceiling, currently in use as a formal dining room, featuring picture rail, ornate plasterwork and beautiful fireplace with tiled inset.
Kitchen/Dining Room 3.7m x 7.1m Light filled kitchen/dining room, with a generous array of built in wall and floor level units with island. There is ample room for family dining with patio doors out to the garden
Guest WC 2m x 1m Comprising wash hand basin and wc
First Floor Return  
Bedroom 3 3.65m x 3.7m Generous double bedroom overlooking the rear garden featuring original cast iron fireplace
Shower Room 1.7m x 2.1m Comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin with storage and wc
First Floor  
Bedroom 4 3.5m x 4.1m Double bedroom overlooking the rear garden
Bedroom 2 4m x 4.1m Large main bedroom to the front of the house with bay window, original cast iron fireplace and built in wardrobes
Bathroom ensuite 1.7m x 4.1m Comprising bath with overhead shower connection, wash hand basin, wc and storage press
Bedroom 5 2.4m x 2.9m Good sized single bedroom to the front of the property with built in storage
Second Floor  
Bedroom 1 4.5m x 5.3m Sizeable double bedroom overlooking the rear garden with custom built storage and shelving
Storage Closet 1.8m x 2.4m Large walk in storage closet

Clontarf is a coastal suburb on the northside of Dublin. It has a range of commercial facilities mainly centred on Vernon Avenue. Clontarf's most notable amenity is its seafront, with a promenade running continuously from Alfie Byrne Road to the wooden bridge at Dollymount. As well as extensive walks and green areas, St Anne’s Park situated between Clontarf and Raheny is the second largest municipal park in Dublin, is part of a former 202 hectares (500 acres) estate assembled by members of the Guinness family. Features include an artificial pond and a number of follies, a fine collection of trees, a playground, parklands walks and recreational facilities including golf.and tennis. Clontarf contains numerous sporting facilities, such as GAA, Rugby, Cricket, Tennis and Sailing. The largest municipal park is nearby (North) Bull Island, also shared between Clontarf and Raheny. North Bull Island is an island located in Dublin Bay, about 5 km long and 800 m wide, lying roughly parallel to the shore off Clontarf (including Dollymount), Raheny, Kilbarrack, and facing Sutton. It has been named by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve. It is the only biosphere reserve in a capital city in the world. The island, with a sandy beach known as Dollymount Strand running its entire length, the island also hosts St Anne’s and Royal Dublin golf clubs.