IF size matters in the city, then this pretty two-bed at No 6 Arranmore Avenue, Phibsborough, Dublin should attract. For savvy buyers looking for a bargain bolthole, this property has recently had its price reduced from 625,000 to 590,000.
A seemingly unimposing single storey over garden level to the front, behind its redbrick facade hides a rather clever secret . . . an uber contemporary box-like single-storey extension, which not only pushes out the space to 93sq m (1,000sq ft) but expanses of glazing help to visually blur the boundaries between inside and out enhancing the sense of space even more.
Built approximately 100 years ago, No 6 has been given a thoroughly modern makeover by its current owners. Unashamedly and with great flair and passion they've stripped rooms of unnecessary clutter and treated walls and floors to a white wash. Windows have been left deliberately bare, in keeping with the cool modern look, to let the light shine in and really open up the space.
Where original details could be kept, they've been restored and updated to blend in seamlessly and harmoniously with the modern.
Floors are original, as are the windows and shutters and there's even cast iron radiators in the bedrooms.
The entrance hall is the first room to greet visitors and what an impression it makes with its magnificent high ceiling.
Off it, to the front is the living room, simple yet stylish with an open fireplace.
The star attraction of course is the rear extension, home to a wonderfully bright kitchen cum dining room, utility and bathroom with walk-in shower.
Floored in white oak, the kitchen features an L-shaped bank of sleek contemporary white units with slimline pencil handles and floor to ceiling windows incorporating folding glazed doors which help to integrate the space with the garden.
Two bedrooms on the first floor complete the accommodation.
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