A souped-up semi with a walled west-facing garden within walking distance of Milltown and Ranelagh by former TV judge, architect Declan O’Donnell’s practice.
At first glance, number 54 Ramleh Park looks much like many large brick-fronted semis in Dublin.
Its upgraded glazing hints at a renovation, but until you cross the threshold, you don’t realise its scale and finish.
Now B1 Ber-rated, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom family home extends to 188 square metres and has everything house hunters at this end of the market have come to expect, starting with turnkey condition and sleek contemporary decor.
The two original reception rooms now interconnect with a concertina door to divide them when the kids need rooms of their own to entertain their friends.
The room to the rear is now washed in light thanks to a very smart lightwell courtyard that takes advantage of the west-facing back by ODKM Architects.
Having worked with firms such as Foster + Partners in London, the practice was established in 2009 and is led by founding partners Barry Kane and Declan O’Donnell, who spent time on the telly as a judge on RTE’s Home of the Year show.
Steps lead down to a stunning kitchen in a restrained colour palette of warm wood, a monolithic white quartz Silestone island and butter brick used to break up exterior walls and create a peek a boo pattern and give privacy at first-floor levels.
The kitchen island is stepped to create a place for people to perch at breakfast and after school snacks, while the family room is up a step and has garden and courtyard views.
Upstairs there are four bedrooms, three doubles and one single. The principal has an ensuite and a walk-in dressing room.
The walled garden, designed by Bloom medal winner David Ryan of Gardens Forever.
It has a lawn for kickabouts, a generous dining terrace, and a dedicated play area, all linked by meandering pathways.
Maturely planted beds, including hydrangea, wisteria, lavender, and a mature apple tree, create a fragrant and tranquil outdoor retreat.
The garden is also home to a detached 30 square metre studio
There’s plenty of off-street parking, and many of Dublin 6’s best schools are within walking distance and easy cycling commutes.
Agent Owen Reilly is seeking €1.8 million for this well-located home (10th September 2025).
