January means that Room to Improve is back on our screens with the RTÉ show fronted by Dermot Bannon proving as popular as ever 17 seasons in.
It shows that we have a real appreciation for an upgrade or restoration project and few are as impressive as that carried out at 14 Castle Park Road in Dalkey, Co Dublin.
This 4 bed period home underwent a major refurbishment project after being bought by its current owners in 2021 as they went about restoring or replacing the original period features and adding a striking modern extension to the back.
Prior to this the 14 Castle Park Road had been in the same family since being built in 1903 and had been divided into separate flats.
However, the difference between then and now is quite remarkable with architect Albert Noonan from Noonan Moran Architecture and Dermot Stapleton of Yew Renovations overseeing a wonderful transformation.
The result is a fantastic home which extends to 280sqm and boasts a B3 energy rating, with the brickwork to the front repointed to give it a fresher look and a new roof installed using Bangor slate tiles. The sash and bay windows were also replaced while many of its period features were restored.
Positioned on one of Dalkey’s most prestigious residential roads, 14 Castle Park Road combines the elegance and architectural integrity of a fine period home with the comfort, efficiency and technology expected of a contemporary luxury residence.
As already mentioned, the 4 bed home has undergone a no-expense-spared refurbishment, with every element carefully considered, from structural upgrades and modern services to bespoke joinery, stonework and the sensitive restoration of original features. The result is a turnkey home of rare quality, scale and refinement.
Beyond its elegant façade, the house reveals a series of beautifully proportioned rooms arranged over multiple levels. The accommodation flows naturally from formal reception rooms to relaxed family living spaces, with excellent natural light throughout and a strong connection to the private courtyard and rear garden.
Original architectural features, including fireplaces, staircases and joinery, have been carefully restored and enhanced, while contemporary interventions have been introduced with restraint and precision. The overall effect is one of balance: a home that feels gracious and timeless, yet highly functional for modern family life.
A defining characteristic of 14 Castle Park Road is the exceptional quality of its internal flow, natural light and room proportions. The accommodation has been carefully arranged to respect the original period layout while enhancing it for modern living, resulting in a home that feels both elegant and effortlessly functional.
Generous ceiling heights, large sash windows and thoughtfully positioned glazing ensure excellent natural light throughout the house, from the principal reception rooms to the upper bedroom levels. Each space enjoys a strong sense of identity while remaining connected to the next, creating a natural progression through the home that is intuitive and refined. The relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces has been particularly well considered. The kitchen and living areas connect seamlessly to the courtyard and rear garden, extending the living space and enhancing light, outlook and usability throughout the year.
The accommodation comprises of an entrance featuring a double-glazed stained-glass front door, with solid oak herringbone flooring continuing into the inner hallway where there is discreet hidden storage, an understairs storage cupboard housing the underfloor heating plant, a fitted cloakroom and an integrated communications cabinet. This area also includes a full-height dual-zone integrated Caple wine fridge and automated motion-sensor lighting.
Off this is the living room, the principal reception room featuring a 5ft sandstone fireplace, bespoke radiator cabinetry and replica original sash windows with recessed automated blinds.
There is also the dining room / family room / study – a versatile second reception room with restored original fireplace, solid oak herringbone flooring and a bespoke double-glazed wooden patio doors opening to the courtyard.
The heart of the home is the kitchen / dining room, a spectacular light-filled space centred around a dramatic wall-to-sky feature window (approx. 3.3m high x 4.3m wide). Here a cantilevered roof design opening through double sliding pocket doors with recessed blinds opens directly to the courtyard, creating a seamless indoor–outdoor connection.
The bespoke Arena-fitted Siematic kitchen features brushed black oak cabinetry, a floating natural wood breakfast bar, Cosentino Black Beauty granite worktops and splashbacks, walk-in coffee and appliance pantry with sink, integrated waste storage and bespoke TV console cabinetry.
Appliances include a Siemens full-height integrated fridge, NEFF dishwasher and freezer, Quooker boiling, filtered and sparkling water tap, Miele Wi-Fi enabled steam oven and fan-assisted oven and a Bora X Pure induction hob with integrated recirculation.
Completing the ground floor accommodation is a utility room with concealed storage, integrated stacked washing machine and dryer, sink and Cosentino Black Beauty granite worktop and a fully bespoke guest cloakroom with custom vanity unit.
On the upper floors is the principal bedroom – a beautifully proportioned main bedroom featuring a restored original mahogany, tiled and brass fireplace. This offers a dressing room with bespoke floor-to-ceiling wardrobes and shelving with automated motion-sensor lighting. Loft access via a ladder provides additional luggage and storage space.
There is also the principal en-suite bathroom, luxuriously appointed with a refurbished original 1910 full-length cast-iron freestanding bath, double vanity sinks, extra-large walk-in shower, separate WC, extensive storage and automated electric underfloor heating.
There are, of course, three further bedrooms each with bespoke wardrobes and cabinetry and two of which are en-suite.
The front garden is set behind electric gates with a remote entry system, external lighting, security camera, outside tap and multiple external power points. Wired for EV charging, the home also offers an integrated Ring doorbell system, underground ESB cabling and secure anthracite grey metal bicycle storage.
The courtyard offers a granite stone paving outdoor dining area, with an outside tap, dual power points, glazed balcony balustrade and dual access from kitchen and dining/study rooms.
The rear garden has further granite stone paving, an outdoor cooking area, a wall-mounted electric heater, multiple power points, outside tap, integrated lighting and rear security camera, with direct access to the rear laneway.
There is also an outdoor outhouse featuring a roof light, lighting and electrical points – ideal for storage or workshop use.
Castle Park Road is widely regarded as one of Dalkey’s most prestigious residential addresses. Quiet, mature and exceptionally convenient, it lies within walking distance of Dalkey village, the DART, coastal walks and some of South County Dublin’s finest schools. The area also offers an unrivalled blend of village charm, coastal beauty and accessibility to Dublin city.
All in all, there is little room to improve at 14 Castle Park Road because the hard work has already been done for you.
Find out more about this superb residence on MyHome at www.myhome.ie/4972818 or contact selling agent Vincent Finnegan on 01 284 4312.
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