Coliemore Harbour was once the main port in Dublin and attracted wealthy British aristocrats as a location to construct their holiday homes. Very few houses come to the market on Coliemore Road, which is considered by many to be Dublin’s Golden Mile.
Marine Villa, a 102sq m (1,097sq ft) cottage was erected in 1922 and has had a recent redesign, overseen by architect Neil Burke Kennedy. The property, having been rented until recently, is now for sale through estate agent Vincent Finnegan with an asking price of €795,000.
The house has been inverted to accommodate the living space upstairs, to take advantage of the sweeping views of Dublin Bay. It is just a stone’s throw from Dalkey village and has off-street parking.
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Downstairs, a bright porch leads directly into the dining area, which has a fireplace and warm cherry flooring.
Off this room lie two bedrooms, a bathroom and a galley-style kitchen. The master bedroom, with lots of storage, is bright and airy and has French doors leading to a small courtyard with the original flagstones.
Mezzanine
The cherrywood Shaker-style kitchen has black granite worktops, integrated appliances and also houses hidden utility units. The clever use of a sliding door in this room and the second bedroom ensures maximum use of space in the dining area.
The second bedroom is smaller but perfectly functional and the fact that it overlooks the road could be camouflaged by window boxes.
A bespoke modern cherry and glass staircase leads upstairs to a large living area with full-height windows overlooking Dublin Bay.
The ceiling has cleverly been opened up to reveal the rafters, which are now encased in a mixture of Douglas fir and cherry, echoing the warm tones of the windows.
This room has a small mezzanine accessed by a ship-style ladder and can work as an office or to accommodate overnight guests.
The room is well lit and is further enhanced by a small fireplace. A patio door leads onto a roof garden which lies over the master bedroom. The current owners had planning permission, which has now lapsed, to build a further bedroom in this space. In fact there are quite a few options for new owners if they wish to expand, subject to planning.
The small courtyard, accessed by electric gates, has mature planting and is totally private.
The fact that a nearby cottage, in need of demolition, sold last year for €685,000 means Marine Villa is sure to attract attention from buyers interested in this popular location.
