One of the capital’s original gated communities, Raglan Lane is one of Dublin 4’s preferred mews roads.
Address: 34 Raglan Lane, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 T1F2
Asking price: €1.4 million
Agent: Bergins
Deep in the heart of Dublin 4, secreted between Raglan and Wellington roads, and equidistant from Ballsbridge village and Baggott Street Upper, Raglan Lane is one of the neighbourhood’s most low-key but well-located addresses.
Raglan Lane offers a slow-lane type of living, yet all the allure of the fast lane is on the doorstep.
You could say it is one of the city’s original gated communities, for most of the properties here are hidden from view behind high walls and gates.
Behind those walls are coach and mews houses for the big period red bricks that line the adjoining leafy residential roads.
Fans of privacy love the location’s proximity to town, to the locale’s bars, restaurants, parks and schools.
And although adjacent to all these amenities, it’s a spot that also delivers the silent sounds of suburbia, especially at weekends.
It feels far removed from the freneticism of the city centre, yet it is just a 20-minute walk away.
Many of the original simple stone coach house structures have been transformed and feature hush-hush feats of architectural and engineering ingenuity.
In the current market, with renovation costs putting off buyers at this level from purchasing a doer-upper, number 34 offers a safe harbour, a great place to set up home.
It is well laid out and offers all the creature comforts you will need to keep you happy.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom D1 Ber-rated residence is also on the sunny side of the lane.
Inside the brick-fronted house opens into a hall with kitchen to the left.
This has been completely remodelled and has quartz countertops. From here it opens through to the dining area, part of which is double height.
Rooflights above the galleried landing pool light into the centre of the ground floor, all of which is warmed by underfloor heating.
The living room is to the rear and is set around a stone fireplace.
It overlooks the garden and double doors open out to the decent-sized exterior.
Upstairs, the accommodation comprises two double bedrooms and one single bedroom.
The principal, which has an en suite bathroom, spans the width of the property.
There are primary and secondary schools all within walking distance, and if you do want to emulate the turbo renovations jobs done by neighbours, having lived in the house for a while, you will at least know what changes you might like to make.
The property comes with off-street parking for two vehicles – yes, even the large SUV kind.
Estate agents Bergins is seeking €1.4 million for the 116 square metre property.
