Wed Sep 25 04:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Historic Donnybrook Home With Development Potential Hits the Market for €2.75 Million
A charming Victorian home at 66 Eglinton Road in Donnybrook, Dublin 4, is now on the market for €2.75 million. The property, built in 1878 by a Victorian developer, boasts an impressive 3,305 sq ft of living space spread over two storeys and a basement.
The current owners have lived in the house for 40 years, meticulously maintaining its original features and adding their own personal touches. The home retains its Victorian charm, featuring marble fireplaces, working shutters, high ceilings and a spacious back garden spanning 131 ft.
Previous owners completed a major renovation in 1985, bringing the house back from a state of disrepair. The current owners, in 2006, added a new TV room and kitchen, designed by architect John McCrossan, opening onto the patio and lawn.
Despite its charm and spaciousness, the owners have decided to sell, having considered building a smaller bungalow in the garden several years ago. The property offers a unique opportunity for a buyer to create a smaller, modern dwelling on the expansive grounds while retaining the original home’s historic character.
Notable features of the house include:
* Two large reception rooms with marble fireplaces.
* A spacious kitchen with a high, arched beamed ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows.
* A cozy carpeted TV room.
* A large family room in the basement with an open fireplace.
* A separate office with access to the garden.
* Four bedrooms, including a main bedroom with an en suite shower.
* A meticulously maintained garden with mature trees and a pear tree dating back to the 1870s.
* Parking for several cars and a garage.
The property is listed with Hunters, seeking €2.75 million. This offers a chance to own a piece of Donnybrook’s history with potential for future development.
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