A Dublin home designed by RTE’s Dermot Bannon has hit the market with a price tag of €495,000.
The stunning property is based in Ballybrack, Co Dublin, and was built in 1971 by Tommy and Ann Breen, who raised six children in this semi-detached house in south Dublin.
Many of the houses on the street were built by their owners, who had formed a homebuyers’ group and struck a deal with local authorities to build on the site.
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The Breen family lived happily here for nearly 40 years, but after the children had grown up and left home, Tommy’s health problems meant he needed a wheelchair, so they had to adapt the property to meet his requirements.
Dermot Bannon took on the whole job which is captured in series three, episode three of Room to Improve, aired back in 2009, entitled The House that Tommy Built.
The brief given was to adapt the owner-built family home for disabled access and home living. The finished product now really speaks for itself.
Gated off street parking leads to wheelchair access to the double folding hall doors that open into the generously proportioned reception hall.
The property had a reception room converted to a large double downstairs bedroom with en suite facilities.
It was extended to the side creating a bright open plan family, kitchen and separate dining area.
This is an exceptionally bright open space infused with natural light with the unexpected views at eye level in the kitchen of the Dublin Mountains (a specific design feature of Dermot Bannon).
Upstairs off the landing there are three excellent bedrooms, an en-suite and family shower room with good storage in the attic via a pull down ladder.
42 Ralahine is a wonderfully presented family home positioned in a very family orientated location which is surrounded by a host of excellent primary and secondary schools, a regular bus service and a superb road network with the N11 and M50 making commuting to and from the city centre and nationwide very convenient.
Within the immediate area there is easy access to a selection of shopping centres and supermarkets with Tesco on Churchview Road, Dunnes Stores at Cornelscourt and the thriving Dundrum Shopping Centre just off the M50.
Dun Laoghaire, Glasthule and Dalkey are close by and have a wide range of local and boutique shops, two shopping centres, pubs and some of the finest restaurants in South County Dublin.
There is an abundance of recreational and leisure facilities on the doorstep with Seapoint RFC and Cabinteely FC positioned in the grounds of Kilbogget Park literally down the road with Cabinteely Park and the stunning walks over the Dublin Mountains slightly further afield.
Cherrywood Business Park and Cherrywood Village are within close proximity and there will be many park amenities, shopping outlets, cafes and restaurants when complete.
The property is listed by Lisney Sotheby's International Realty Dalkey.
Property features
Bright and airy spacious family home
Dermot Bannon designed for disabled access and living
Close to the wonderful amenities in Kilbogget Park
Regular bus service available on Churchview Road with the LUAS in Cherrywood Business Park and Village
Gas fired central heating
Off street parking to the front for two cars
Double glazed windows throughout
Fitted carpets, blinds and integrated appliances include in the sale
Views of the Dublin Mountains
The N11, M50 and Cherrywood Business Centre/Village on the doorstep
In close proximity of excellent shopping and sporting venues
Floor area of approximately 118 sq.m (1,270 sq.ft)
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