Renovated Cottage in the Heart of North Dublin City Center
1 Foster Place North, North Strand, Dublin €3,325,000
From the outside, No1 Foster Place North looks like a tiny house, a shabby little cottage with a single window next to the front door in a small cul-de-sac off Charleville Avenue.
Dating back over a century, in 1911 it housed Dublin Metropolitan Police Constable John Sheahan, his wife Annie and their three children.
It’s unlikely the Sheahans could have imagined what their townhouse would look like today. Recently renovated by its current owners, the No1 now has a resolutely modern interior
The front door opens into a bright living room with laminate flooring, original fireplace and a staircase at the back of the room.
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The living room with laminate flooring and original fireplace
Beyond is a kitchen/diner with floor-to-ceiling Shaker style built-in units, fitted appliances, tiled floor, recessed lighting and a door leading to a small enclosed courtyard.
The bathroom is to the rear and there are two double bedrooms arranged on an upstairs floor. At 624 square feet, the new layout makes the most of every inch of space.
Foster Place North is part of Ballybough, derived from the Irish An Baile Bocht (poor town).
But in what has become one of Downtown North’s most popular neighborhoods, there’s nothing wrong with this thriving center today.
On the contrary, North Strand is a magnet for young professionals, especially due to its proximity to many downtown amenities and more manageable prices for a downtown location.
It is within walking distance of Croke Park, IFSC, Eastpoint Business Park and trendy restaurants like the Cloud Café and Italian restaurant Da Mimmo on nearby North Strand Road.
Connolly Station is a short walk away, while Fairview Park and Clontarf Beach are also easily accessible.
No1 Foster Place North is for sale for €325,000 from Kelly Bradshaw Dalton: (01) 804 0500.