IF YOU LOVE a good table quiz, here’s a bit of trivia to store in your head for the future. Griffith Avenue in Dublin spans three electoral constituencies, and not only that, it’s also the longest double tree-lined avenue in Europe that’s completely residential.
On the avenue is this luxury home that seamlessly blends classic charm with modern touches. This Drumcondra gem is now on the market for €1,950,000. With four bedrooms and four bathrooms, 267 Griffith Avenue spans a generous 238 m² and offers the chance to live close to the city centre in absolute elegance.
As you reach the electric sliding gates and step onto the granite cobble-lock driveway, that’s filled with lush greenery, you’ll feel the sense of grandeur right away. Sympathetically renovated in 2012, it has kept much of its old world charm, from the red brick facade to the modern features within.
From the spacious entrance hall, there’s a playroom/study on one side and an expansive interconnected living space on the other that’s bathed in natural light thanks to the large bay window.
The kitchen takes centre stage at 267 Griffith Avenue as it’s certainly a place where no expense was spared. This culinary masterpiece comes complete with top-of-the-line Siemens appliances and a quartz island. This is certainly a place for family and friends to spend time together and enjoy great meals.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a lounge area that’s home to a modern gas fireplace, encased in marble and a sleekly integrated TV. Along with vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling glass that spans the width of the room, this is a striking space that also has great views of the landscaped garden.
Four large bedrooms sit upstairs and two are suites with their own bathrooms and built-in storage. What’s more is that the remaining two bedrooms share a Jack and Jill style bathroom, too. All of the bedrooms enjoy underfloor heating and premium fixtures that truly reinforce the luxury and super functionality of this home.
From the kitchen, floor-to-ceiling glass doors seamlessly connect the indoor and outdoor spaces by leading to a pristine granite patio that’s surrounded by foliage. This is a sanctuary for relaxation and al fresco dining with lots of privacy despites its urban location.
The garden is long and well-maintained providing the perfect place to BBQ and let the kids kick a ball. At the end of the lawn is a handy garden room and another patio space.
The garden room is entered through double French doors and is the space is finished in the same way as the main house. It could be used as a home office, gym or playroom. And behind that again is a shelved shed for another option when it comes to storage.
For anyone house hunting in Dublin City, this area will need little in the way of introduction. Beyond the home’s impeccable design, it offers ultimate convenience. Drumcondra is walking distance from the city centre and just a short drive from the airport. Whoever buys 267 Griffith Avenue will have a wealth of transport options, schools for the kids and sports facilities, as well as cultural spots, to choose from.
Flanked by rows of elegant period homes, Griffith Avenue is ideal for a leisurely stroll which is particularly enjoyable if you have a love of beautiful architecture. 267 Griffith Avenue is an beautiful home that certainly falls into this category.
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