If you’re looking for a large home in Blackrock, finding a detached one on a quiet road and yet within walking distance of schools, shops and public transport may prove challenging. Add a sunny extension, a bright breakfast room, a patio and lawned gardens and it could be too tall an order.

Number 31 Glenart Avenue, which is on the market with DNG for €2.1 million, has been meeting all of these needs for its current owners for 25 years. They raised three rugby-mad sons here and are selling now that the family is moving on. Some clever inclusions include a shower-room off the utility room, with its own separate side entrance.

“They could come in from rugby, drop their stuff, shower and come into the house clean and acceptable,” the owner says. There’s also well-designed storage here for any golfer, as cupboards open to reveal ideally stowed kit.

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Extension

The extension is, they say, “the best thing we ever did. We were trying to bring the garden in.” And they succeeded. The sun rises over the conservatory area, so breakfast is a joy.

Meanwhile, there’s a cosy den with an open fire, as well as those more formal rooms associated with period houses.

There’s 296sq m (3,186sq ft) of living space. Upstairs are four bedrooms – the master is en suite – with high ceilings and great light. There’s also a family bathroom. It’s tricky to work out how you would manage the individual en suites that many people buying at this price range tend to want.

New owners will also want to put their own stamp on the property, though it’s in good decorative order throughout. It has been very well looked after by a family who have obviously been very happy here.

Schools

The area also couldn’t be better for family life.

“From Montessori to school to college to university, it’s been perfect for us,” the owner says. “We’ve absolutely loved it.”

Glenart Avenue is one of those mature roads with a variety of older properties, though finding one detached is a rarity. The front is imposing, with plenty of off-street parking. It’s on open view this Saturday from 11am to 12pm.