TUCKED AWAY IN the pleasant, tree-lined warren of streets behind the canal in Portobello, Dublin 8, is 29 Heytesbury Street – a home that oozes drama even before you step inside.
The bright pink front door, beautifully restored brick and stone front, cast iron railings and granite steps make for a fittingly impressive introduction to this property, which was a finalist on this year’s RTÉ Home Of The Year.
Open the door, and you’re met with a thoughtful mix of old and new. Original plasterwork and salvaged floorboards sit alongside plenty of fun additions: a gold-plated radiator, colourful artwork and even a gramophone all line the entryway. This sense of classic design with modern touches continues throughout the house.
Each room has been impeccably restored, from the reception room with an original Italian marble fireplace and sash windows, to the Parisian-inspired master bedroom with clashing prints, handmade wardrobes and a balcony filled with flowers.
The master bathroom, with its bright blue Metro tiling and colourful stained glass door, is as theatrical as they come.
An open plan kitchen-diner spans the garden level of the house, with oak herringbone floors reclaimed from a Belfast church, and a colour palette mixing bright red and soft grey. An AGA, included in the sale, sits in its own granite and brick alcove, restored from the home’s original footprint.
The wonderfully landscaped south-west facing garden is divided into sections, each with its own seating area, along with a mix of grass, flowers, climbing plants, cobble paths and a wooden pergola.
At the end of the garden is the Barn Suite, a separate studio space that would be ideal for home working or housing a lucky guest. This is no bland spare room, of course: it features reclaimed oak flooring, colourful glass bricks and access to a communal garden shared between some of the neighbours.
If you’re looking for a luxurious new home with class, style and a touch of fun, this one should be top of your viewing list.
29 Heytesbury Street, Portobello, Dublin 8 is on sale for €1.475m with DNH Eunan Doherty via Daft.ie.
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