A three-bedroom duplex in family-friendly Milltown, Dublin 6, offers a house-like layout and proportions for the price of an apartment in this neighbourhood.
Sandwiched between Ranelagh, Dartry and Windy Arbour, Milltown is often overlooked, perceived as being a place you pass through to get to Donnybrook, Dundrum, Rathmines or Rathgar.
It’s a low-key locale that has gorgeous green amenities such as the Dodder linear park, a gorgeous riverside amble where you walk or cycle and see birdlife, fishermen, and packs of dog walkers.
Address: 15 Glenmalure Square, Milltown, Dublin 6, D06 K0E7
Price: €575,000
Agent: Owen Reilly
The village is a tiny strip of shops that includes Wilde & Greene café and a pharmacy on one side of the street, and up the hill, on the opposite side of the road, is a neighbourhood Spar and a couple of eateries.
Across from these is a chichi florist, which hints at the well-heeled nature of the neighbourhood.
Parents will love the proximity of Daisy Chain Montessori and the fact that St Mary’s National School on Donnybrook’s Belmount Avenue is within walking distance.
Having Alexandra College on the doorstep will delight girl moms and dads. Sandford in Ranelagh is co-ed, while some parents of boys might explore Gonzaga.
Built in 1991, this development comprises houses at the front which screen the duplexes and apartments at the back from traffic noise.
Set around a square, number 15 has the advantage of a south-facing terrace that is screened by semi-mature trees. to
Accessed via a set of steps, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom unit has its own front door, extends to 85 square metres and has a C2 BER rating.
The kitchen is separate from the living room and is to the left of the hall. It gets morning sun.
Fully fitted with all the essentials, the cabinets are a deep purple colour.
At the back is an L-shaped space with an internal dining area.
The sitting room has a sizeable fireplace and opens to a sunny, south-facing terrace that overlooks the surrounding mature grounds.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms. The primary is en-suite.
There is also a family bathroom with a shower.
At weekends, a 15-minute walk along the riverside will take you to the area’s landmark watering hole and top sports bar, The Dropping Well, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Milltown Luas stop is on the green line and is less than a 10-minute walk away.
Agents Owen Reilly is seeking €575,000 for the property, which has an annual management fee of €1,650.
