Where old world meets new, a forge turned contemporary cottage, Rothby Forge is delicately updated for the modern world, close to beaches, parks and shopping in North County Dublin, €675k.
There’s a lovely story behind Rothby Forge, a charming home that began life more than a century ago as a traditional blacksmith's workshop, serving the local community of North County Dublin, and has since been carefully transformed into a comfortable modern house.
Tucked away behind electric gates and a long, tree-lined driveway, the property feels wonderfully private, with mature gardens and sunny south- and west-facing outdoor spaces.
Address: Rothby Forge, Leas Cross, Swords, County Dublin, K67 X3A0
Asking Price: €675,000
Agent: Morton and Flanagan, Swords
Yet it’s only a short drive from Swords Main Street, the Pavilions Shopping Centre, Dublin Airport, the M1 and M50, making it a home that combines a quiet setting with easy access to the bustle of everyday life.
Inside, the old building’s character has been given a new lease of life.
High vaulted ceilings bring a sense of space, while bespoke built-in units and fresh finishes give the rooms a clean, contemporary feel.
The house extends to around 117 square metres, with two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, bathroom, utility room and a sunroom.
The kitchen is a particularly modern touch, with sleek handleless units, integrated appliances and feature lighting.
The sunroom, with windows on three sides, is a lovely spot to enjoy the changing light throughout the day, while the gardens offer room to sit outside and make the most of the sunshine.
A great deal of work has gone into bringing the property up to modern standards.
The house has been rewired and replumbed, with new heating and radiators, double-glazed windows and doors, new flooring and a new roof.
Insulation has also been added to the external walls using a system designed for older cottages.
The bathroom has been finished with stylish fittings and full tiling, while the attic has been insulated too.
A biocycle system serves the property.
Set on a mature site of around 0.29 acres, Rothby Forge has the feel of a tucked-away rural home, while remaining close to the shops, services and transport links of Swords and the wider Dublin area.
It’s a house with a past, but one that has been thoughtfully brought into the present, retaining the charm of its origins while offering the comforts of modern living.
Morton and Flanagan Swords is seeking €675,000 for this two-bedroom, one-bathroom, C3 BER-rated, modernised family home in a great setting near Dublin Airport. The property originally came to market seeking €725,000.
