Carraig Ban, 111 Kimage Road West, Kimmage, D12 HD59

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McGuirk Beggan Property is delighted to present this charming 1930s bay-windowed semi-detached home to the market a truly special property that has remained in the same family for almost ninety years.

The story of No. 111 began around 1935, when the owner's family purchased the house. The owner worked as a Clerical Officer with the Great Southern Railway, and family history recalls that he paid approximately £800 in cash for the property. From that day to this, Carraig Ban has remained a much-loved family home, passing through generations and witnessing almost a century of family life.

Four of the family's five children were born in the main bedroom, adding an especially poignant connection to the house. During the war years, the space beneath the stairs was designated as a 'bomb shelter' for the children a small but fascinating piece of family history that speaks of a very different time and the way homes became places of refuge and safety.

Over the decades, the house has been filled with the sounds and rituals of family life. There were celebrations, childhood adventures, Christmases, gatherings and countless ordinary days that, with the passing of time, became treasured memories.

The garden, too, has its own history. Once a wonderfully productive family garden, it was abundant with apple, pear and plum trees, alongside raspberry, strawberry and gooseberry bushes. It's easy to imagine children wandering through the garden in summer, picking fruit straight from the bushes and trees a lovely glimpse into family life in another era.

Today, Carraig Ban retains many of the features that give a 1930s home its enduring appeal. The handsome bay window, 9ft ceilings, elegant picture rails and original fireplaces create a wonderful sense of period character, while the bright, generously proportioned rooms provide a warm and welcoming canvas for its next owners. There is an unmistakable feeling of continuity throughout the property. The rooms have been lovingly lived in rather than simply occupied, and there is a sense that every corner has a memory attached to it.

While the house is steeped in history, there is also considerable scope for it's next owners to introduce their own style, modernise and create a beautiful new chapter, while retaining the character and proportions that make this such an appealing period home.

Kimmage Road West is a mature and well-established residential location, popular with families for its excellent connectivity, established community and exceptional range of amenities. The property enjoys easy access to local shops, cafés, schools and sporting facilities, while Ashleaf Shopping Centre is within close proximity and both Crumlin, Sundrive and Terenure villages are easily accessible.

The location also offers an excellent choice of schools, both primary and secondary, making this a particularly convenient area for family life. Dublin city centre is readily accessible by public transport, with numerous bus routes serving the surrounding area.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, Stannaway Park, Tymon Park and Bushy Park are within easy reach, offering wonderful opportunities for walking, recreation and enjoying the outdoors.

There is something really lovely about a house that has been a constant in one family's life for so long. From the railway clerk who arrived home to his family in the 1930s, to the children born upstairs, the wartime shelter beneath the stairs and the fruit trees in the garden - Carraig Ban has quietly witnessed nearly a century of family life.

If only the walls could speak, they would surely whisper stories of laughter echoing through the halls, children growing up, family gatherings, celebrations and all the little moments that make a house a home.

Now, after almost ninety years, the door is opening for a new family to write their own story here. Carraig Ban is not simply a house with character. It is a home with a history and a beautiful opportunity to create its next chapter.

Viewing is highly recommended and by appointment only.