Victoria Villas semi is in a world of its own, yet close to city centre

TUCKED in off the far, Blackrock end of the Old Blackrock Road, and away almost in a world of its own, is Victoria Villas, essentially a couple of houses on the entrance way to a grander, detached house that really is in a world of its own.

Newly up for sale is No 2 Victoria Villas, a three-storey period home with charm and character, parking and privacy, and a €550,000 asking price as it pitches its way at intending owner occupiers.

Jarlath Boyd of Hamilton Osborne King is selling no 2, just beyond the Rochelle development (also selling through HOK,) and says the privacy and proximity to the city centre (about a mile) is a real bonus.

The three-storey semi-detached house, nicely tucked away and with parking alongside for a couple of cars, has over 1,700 sq ft of living space, with three or four bedrooms: the optional fourth bedroom is at the front, at first floor level, and is the sort of space many buyers may see as a quiet quality living room, measuring 17’ by 13’ with feature fireplace and a large triple-framed picture window.

Other than that, the house has another first floor bedroom, plus bathroom with shower, and top floor with two bedrooms and another bathroom, also with a shower.

Ground level at present has porch, hall, front reception room, dining room behind, and off to the back again is a long and lean (21’ by 7’) kitchen. The chances are a new owner will seek to extend, or to knock through into the dining space for a more open plan area.

No 2 has gas central heating, plus fireplaces in the two ground level reception rooms and two more fireplaces at first floor level.

The real selling point for many viewers will be the inner-suburban setting.