Dublin 9: €950,000 Number 58 Lindsay Road, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, has the kind of elegant period detail that makes these Strain-built redbricks so sought after.
While the four-bedroom semi has become a little tired in places and has had a few decorative additions over the years that a new owner might want to reverse, overall it has the makings of a lovely home. Michael Turley & Associates is guiding €950,000 for the house which goes under the hammer on November 23rd.
The Edwardian-style red bricks on Lindsay Road and nearby Iona Road are regarded as Alexander Strain's finest as a speculative builder.
From the hallway of Number 58 , the richly coloured stained glass front door is an impressive sight. Off the hall are two fine reception rooms with high ceilings and decorative coving.
The upper part of the bay window in the front room is stained vibrant green, yellow and red, depicting vases of tulips.
There is also a tiled open fireplace and fine double doors to a formal diningroom with its original floorboards intact and a stone fireplace. Double glass doors lead to the patio area of the back garden. The original kitchen is currently used as an office; an extension built 15 years ago has a mosaic-tiled shower room and a kitchen. The kitchen is bright thanks to two windows but some of the fitted units need either repairing or replacing.
A door leads to the rear garden which is part patio and part lawn, with a concrete shed. There is also side access to the garden.
Upstairs, the first floor return has a dated bathroom with the original stippled glass window. All of the doors at this level have original glass panels. A double bedroom has a sink and the original cast-iron fireplace. There is also a toilet at this level.
Off the main landing are three bedrooms; one of the double rooms has an aluminium window and an ornate cast-iron fireplace. The main bedroom has a bay window with sliderobes and a tiled fireplace. A single bedroom currently has bunk beds. There is gas central heating and an alarm. Parking is on street.
