255 Clontarf Road
Clontarf
Dublin 3
D03 A6N4

255 Clontarf Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached residence that presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to create their ideal home in a prime coastal location and while it requires refurbishment and modernisation, it offers tremendous potential to transform into a truly special home. Positioned on the Clontarf Road the property enjoys panoramic and breathtaking sea views stretching from Howth Head across Dublin Bay to the Dublin Mountains with an ever-changing backdrop. Another of the standout features is the exceptionally large rear garden—a valuable asset that offers endless potential for extending or developing (subject to planning permission) as there is rear lane access or to simply enjoy generous outdoor space. The property benefits from a converted garage, offering additional living space and a enclosed side entrance provides easy access to the rear of the property.

Extending to approximately 132sq.m/1,421sq.ft, the accommodation briefly comprises entrance porch opening into a charming and welcoming hallway, two interconnecting receptions room featuring original fireplace, a converted garage providing additional living space and a spacious kitchen/breakfast room on the ground floor level. Upstairs there are three good sized bedrooms (two doubles and a single), a family bathroom and a separate wc. This property is the perfect canvas for those looking to renovate and reimagine a home to their own style and standards with enviable sea views.

Gardens

To the front there is a large cobblelock driveway providing secure off-street parking for several cars. To the rear of the property lies a sizable garden, predominantly laid in well-maintained lawn with a selection of mature plants and shrubs, creating a peaceful and attractive outdoor setting. The garden presents significant potential for future development, including the opportunity to extend the existing house (subject to planning permission), without compromising the outdoor space. Positioned at the rear of the garden is a large detached garage, alongside a separate shed and workshop, providing ample storage and workspace. Further enhancing the appeal is rear laneway access, adding versatility and convenience for access or potential development uses subject to planning permission.

Location


One could not ask for a more convenient location where a short walk will bring you to Clontarf village with its variety of local shops, Nolan’s Supermarket, specialist boutiques, cafes and restaurants and the Wooden bridge giving access to the nature reserve and Dollymount strand. Sport lovers can enjoy many recreational facilities and clubs in the area including Clontarf Rugby, Cricket & GAA clubs, Clontarf Yacht club and a selection of golf clubs (including The Royal Dublin and St Anne's). The city centre is a short 15 minute drive and commuting further afield is also easily accessible with Clontarf DART Station, the M50 and the M1 motorways located very close by and Dublin airport is within 20 minutes’ drive. The area is very well serviced by public transport with a selection of bus routes with Clontarf DART station a 20-minute walk away.

If you would like a viewing please email us or call the office directly on 01 8336555 to arrange an appointment with the agent Geraldine Hennessy. If you wish to place an offer, please visit www.sherryfitz.ie where you can register to make an offer on this property.

Prime coastal location
Uninterrupted sea views
Exceptionally large back garden with vehicular rear access
Excellent potential to extend subject to planning permission
Generous off street parking
Within minutes of the Wooden Bridge and Dollymount Strand
Within a short 5 kms of town
Short walking distance to St Anne's Park

Hall 2.38m x 4.1m 
Reception Room 1 3.60m x 3.80m 
Reception Room 2 3.60m x 3.50m 
Reception Room 3 2.67m x 4.60m 
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.80m x 4.75m 
Bedroom 1 3.60m x 3.80m 
Bedroom 2 3.60m x 3.50m 
Bedroom 3 2.45m x 2.60m 
Bathroom 1.50m x 2.00m 
WC .80m x 1.00m 
Garage 5.60m x 5.00m 
Shed 4.30m x 3.20m 
Workshop 3.20m x 1.91m 

BER: G
BER Number: 118452044
Energy Performance Indicator: 731.31 kWh/m²/yr

Clontarf is a coastal suburb on the northside of Dublin. It has a range of commercial facilities mainly centred on Vernon Avenue. Clontarf's most notable amenity is its seafront, with a promenade running continuously from Alfie Byrne Road to the wooden bridge at Dollymount. As well as extensive walks and green areas, St Anne’s Park situated between Clontarf and Raheny is the second largest municipal park in Dublin, is part of a former 202 hectares (500 acres) estate assembled by members of the Guinness family. Features include an artificial pond and a number of follies, a fine collection of trees, a playground, parklands walks and recreational facilities including golf.and tennis. Clontarf contains numerous sporting facilities, such as GAA, Rugby, Cricket, Tennis and Sailing. The largest municipal park is nearby (North) Bull Island, also shared between Clontarf and Raheny. North Bull Island is an island located in Dublin Bay, about 5 km long and 800 m wide, lying roughly parallel to the shore off Clontarf (including Dollymount), Raheny, Kilbarrack, and facing Sutton. It has been named by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve. It is the only biosphere reserve in a capital city in the world. The island, with a sandy beach known as Dollymount Strand running its entire length, the island also hosts St Anne’s and Royal Dublin golf clubs.