THERE’S AN ELEMENT of surprise down this unassuming laneway in Stoneybatter, Dublin 7. Behind a seemingly rough and ready facade sits a 110 m² modern home filled with natural light that’s set over two floors.
A building that was completely reimagined by its architect owners, 8 Lucky Lane retained its exterior, so you’d be forgiven for thinking no one lives behind its industrial door.
Now on the market for €595,000, this utterly transformed three-bed property was the start of a plan to rejuvenate the laneway behind Aughrim Street – a project the current owners set their sights on when they bought this place in 2008.
This house’s upside-down layout results in the kitchen, living and dining area being upstairs and the bedrooms, utility and bathrooms residing downstairs. Upon entering the hallway from the front door, you’re met with a staircase and a wide central space that leads to the bedrooms. This is a well-lit space that’s finished with polished concrete floors that extend to every other room on this level.
Two terraces flank the large open plan kitchen, dining and sitting room on the upper floor resulting in a spacious and light-filled modern social space. Against the wood floors and exposed brickwork, the dark kitchen cabinets and integrated appliances provide great contrast and anchor the space.
The terraces in the open plan space aren’t the only two outdoor areas in this unique home. On the ground floor there is the entrance courtyard, which is large enough for a car, while the other courtyard sits at the back of the house. Two of the bedrooms have access to this outdoor space.
At the moment, there is a home office set up, which is ideal for the hybrid worker. However, this home’s central location means that trips to the office might increase, so it would easily transform into a bedroom if the space is needed. A glass wall and sliding door lead from this bedroom to the front courtyard.
The main bedroom to the back of the house has bespoke built in wardrobes and a full glass wall and sliding door that leads to the courtyard. It also benefits from an en suite shower room with a power shower and modern finishes throughout.
The other two bedrooms share the main bathroom, which is fully tiled and is home to bath as well as a shower.
For those home hunting in Dublin, Stoneybatter may need little in the way of introduction. Pretty much walking distance from everything north and south city has to offer, this is a well-designed and unique home, sure to delight anyone who steps over its threshold.
8 Lucky Lane, Aughrim Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 is on the market for €595,000 through MOVEHOME Estate Agents.
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