The recently refurbished dwelling located at Mount Pleasant Place in Ranelagh, constructed around the beginning of the 1900s, offers a stress-free acquisition for any potential homeowner; simply move in your belongings and you’re set. After its purchase earlier in the year for a price of €430,000, the builder and owner promptly rehabilitated the 86 square metre property into an elegantly fashioned structure, employing top-quality craftsmanship and materials.
The ambience of the ground floor rooms was accentuated by the discovery of an appealing, warm-toned brick. The owner deliberated over the idea of exposing the entirety of this brickwork in the lounge area, but decided this might overcrowd the space. He chose to leave the chimney breast in view and plaster over the remainder of the area, carrying over this motif into the kitchen, where the stove area and cabinets are similarly displayed against a plastered backdrop.
Upon entering through the front door off the street, you are greeted by a hallway leading to a kitchen and a sitting area, both rooms benefiting from a wide-plank laminate oak flooring. The entrance to the modern yet cosy kitchen – adorned with a porcelain countertop, navy cupboards, and a large range cooker – is encased by Crittal-style doors from Munster Joinery. Additionally, a stretch of exposed brick serves as a charming focal point.
A pair of doors with Crittal-style frames grants access to a compact courtyard; a sun-soaked space that offers ample room for outdoor relaxation. It is also home to a bijou shed that accommodates stackable laundry equipment. The yard boasts a serene ambiance, heightened by off-white painted walls and light-reflecting pale patio tiles.
Just like the kitchen, the sitting room is dual aspect, with a window overlooking the front street and a set of double doors leading to the courtyard, offering an unhindered flow of space. The sitting room also benefits from a functioning open fireplace and gas heating; together with internal and external insulation installed during the refurbishment, the house achieved a B1 Ber rating. And, ingeniously, the space beneath the stairs has been repurposed into a convenient shower room.
Situated on the top floor, this residence features a pair of carpeted bedrooms, each enriched with deep alcoves flanking the chimney breasts. The larger master bedroom is amply spacious, equipped with a dressing room furnished by D1 Kitchens, and an elegant en suite consisting of a rainfall shower and a bath. The alternate bedroom could seamlessly serve as a hybrid guest room and workspace, as the dual aspect and deep alcoves would fittingly house both a desk and shelves.
This domicile would perfectly suit a young pair, individuals looking to downsize yet maintain a property with personality and appeal, or even serve as an excellent shared housing option facilitated by the two bathrooms. This appealingly updated earlier construction is listed for €695,000 with Sherry FitzGerald.
Nestling in close proximity to Mount Pleasant Square along with its tennis club, the Ranelagh Luas stop, and an array of cafes and shops are all within a brisk two-minute walk, while the city centre is merely a mile away. Schooling options in the nearby vicinity include Ranelagh Multidenominational School, Sandford Park, Muckross, Gonzaga, and Alexandra College.