16 Glasnevin Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 11

***SOLAR PANELS / EXTENSIVELY UPGRADED AND RENOVATED THROUGHOUT / B-RATED BER HOME / SEPARATE ANNEX / 100FT REAR GARDEN / NOT OVERLOOKED / EXCELLENT LOCATION***

KELLY BRADSHAW are delighted to introduce 16 Glasnevin Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 to the market.

The first thing you notice about 16 Glasnevin Avenue is its sense of welcome. The handsome red brick façade, arched entrance and generous driveway give it the presence of a classic Glasnevin Avenue family home, but step inside and it quickly becomes clear that this is a house that has been thoughtfully changed to suit modern family life.

Over the past decade, the owners have invested heavily in the property, extending, upgrading and maintaining it with real care, while creating something particularly valuable along the way, a home with exceptional flexibility for whatever the future may bring.

From the moment you arrive, the front of the house makes an excellent first impression. The handsome red brick façade is complemented by the distinctive arched brick entrance and a smart red front door, while the generous driveway provides off-street parking for two to three cars.

Crossing the threshold, the freshly painted hallway immediately feels bright and welcoming. Beautifully finished timber flooring runs through the reception areas, creating a lovely sense of continuity and warmth, while the proportions of the hall give a real feeling of space from the moment you arrive. To the left is the living room, a wonderfully comfortable room centred around a feature fireplace with cast iron surround. This is the room you can imagine retreating to when the evenings draw in, with the fire lit, the family gathered around and the house beginning to wind down after a busy day. Double doors lead through to the kitchen, bringing the living accommodation together beautifully.

The heart of the home, the kitchen is generous, bright and designed for family life. There is excellent storage, a breakfast bar and plenty of room for everyday cooking, but it is the way the kitchen continues into the large sunroom that really makes this part of the house special. With its timber vaulted ceiling, warm wooden flooring and wonderful natural light, the dining area feels like the room everyone will gravitate towards. Picture Sunday breakfast with the garden beyond, children spreading out with homework after school, friends gathered around the table for dinner, or summer evenings when the doors are open and everyone naturally moves between the kitchen, sunroom and garden. The space works just as well for everyday family life as it does when there is a house full of people.

And beyond it lies one of the property's real surprises, a garden made for family life. Extending to approximately 100 feet, the rear garden has the kind of depth that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in Dublin. It is private to the rear and has been thoughtfully laid out with generous lawned areas, mature planting and a dedicated children's play area, while still leaving plenty of room for the next owners to put their own stamp on it. For a young family, it is the sort of garden that grows with the children, somewhere for football, playhouses, birthday parties and summer evenings spent outdoors. For those who love entertaining, there is ample room for a barbecue and long lunches with friends, while the mature planting gives the garden a lovely established feel.

Then there is the additional accommodation. This is where 16 Glasnevin Avenue becomes particularly interesting. The former garage has been transformed into a superb additional living space, complete with its own independent entrance, kitchen area, shower room and a large double bedroom with generous room for a separate sitting area. It can also be accessed from the main house, giving the owners the choice of complete separation or easy integration with family life.

For one family, it could provide a wonderful private space for a parent or relative, close enough to be part of everyday life while still allowing independence. For another, it could be the perfect solution for an adult child who wants their own front door and their own space while remaining at home. It could work equally well as a guest suite, home office, studio or additional family accommodation.

And for a purchaser looking to make the most of the property's flexibility, the independent entrance also makes it particularly interesting as a potential source of additional income, subject of course to the relevant planning and rental requirements. It is an exceptionally useful addition and one that gives this house a versatility that simply cannot be replicated in a standard three-bedroom home.

Back inside the main house, upstairs, the accommodation continues with three bedrooms, two generous double rooms and a good-sized third bedroom which comfortably accommodates a small double bed. The principal bedroom is positioned to the front of the property and benefits from beautiful timber flooring and excellent built-in wardrobe space. The second double bedroom overlooks the rear garden and also has built-in wardrobes, while the third bedroom is a versatile room that would work equally well as a child's bedroom, guest room or home office.

The family bathroom has been beautifully upgraded and finished in contemporary tiling, with a bath, separate shower, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail, creating a comfortable and practical space for busy family mornings and quieter evenings alike.

There is another important part of the story of Number 16, and it is one that deserves to be recognised. Over the past decade, the owners have made a significant investment in the property, with the work going far beyond cosmetic improvements. The kitchen and additional accommodation have been comprehensively upgraded, solar panels have been installed, and substantial improvements have been made to the driveway, exterior and garden.

The property has also benefited from electrical and plumbing works, new doors and locks, wardrobes, shutters, a comprehensive alarm system, asbestos removal, a partially floored attic and ongoing maintenance and improvements throughout the years. The investment has continued right up to 2026, with a new cooker installed this year. The result is not simply a renovation, but a home that has been continually cared for, improved and adapted over time.

Now for the location, which needs no introduction. Glasnevin is close to everything a family needs. Saturday mornings can mean a stroll through the National Botanic Gardens, exploring its beautiful Victorian glasshouses and extensive plant collections, followed by lunch or a coffee locally. The Gardens are free to enter and open throughout the year, making them an extraordinary amenity to have so close to home.

Just beside them, Glasnevin Cemetery offers another fascinating piece of the neighbourhood's character, with guided tours, exhibitions and its own café, while a pedestrian gateway connects the cemetery directly with the Botanic Gardens. It is the sort of local walk that visitors might travel across Dublin to experience, yet for the residents of Glasnevin it can simply become part of an ordinary Sunday.

For families, there is an excellent choice of schools nearby, including Glasnevin National School, Scoil Chaitriona, St Mary's Holy Faith Secondary School and St Vincent's CBS, with further primary and secondary options throughout Glasnevin, Drumcondra and the surrounding area.

And then there is Dublin City University. With its main Glasnevin campus nearby, this is a particularly interesting location for families with older children approaching third-level education, as well as purchasers who may see genuine potential in the additional accommodation. DCU operates accommodation across its Glasnevin, St Patrick's and All Hallows campuses, with undergraduate and postgraduate students regularly seeking accommodation in the surrounding area.

There is plenty here for weekends too. Local parks and sporting facilities bring a strong community feel to the area, with Albert College Park, Griffith Park and Johnstown Park providing space for walking, playing and local sport, while Na Fianna and other clubs are an established part of the wider community.

When it is time for dinner, there is no need to head into town. Glasnevin and the surrounding area have developed a lovely collection of cafés, restaurants and much-loved local institutions, from The Washerwoman and The Gravediggers to the cafés and restaurants around Botanic Avenue and Glasnevin Village.

And when you do want the city, it is close enough to feel effortless. Glasnevin is approximately three kilometres from Dublin city centre, with regular bus services serving the area and convenient access towards Dublin Airport, the M1 and M50.

16 Glasnevin Avenue is a home that has been thoughtfully shaped around real family life. It offers the warmth and character of an established Glasnevin house, generous living accommodation, a remarkable garden, excellent off-street parking and, perhaps most importantly, a separate additional space that can change its purpose as life changes around it. It could be a home for a growing family, a place for generations to live close together, a property that gives an adult child independence, or simply a house with that extra bit of flexibility that becomes more valuable every year.

The current owners have done the hard work. The next chapter belongs to you.

Rooms
Porch - 2.46m x 0.85m

Hall - 4.76m x 2.64m

Living Room - 4.46m x 4.0m

Eat-In Kitchen - 3.98m x 3.81m

Hall - 3.32m x 2.65m

Dining Area - 4.99m x 3.0m

Bedroom Four - 4.61m x 2.73m

Kitchenette - 3.84m x 2.85m

Bathroom - 1.69m x 1.62m

Landing - 3.38m x 1.67m

Bedroom One - 4.46m x 3.13m

Bedroom Two - 3.99m x 3.68m

Bedroom Three - 3.16m x 1.99m

Bathroom - 2.78m x 1.81m

Features
SOLAR PANELS
EXTENSIVELY UPGRADED AND RENOVATED THROUGHOUT
B-RATED BER HOME
SEPARATE ANNEX
100FT REAR GARDEN
NOT OVERLOOKED
EXCELLENT LOCATION