Musician Noel Eccles is selling his apartment at 30 St Kevin’s, Bloomfield Avenue, Dublin 8, for €435,000 through Owen Reilly Estate Agents, according to The Irish Times and European reports. The 56-square-meter property, which features a 16-square-meter mezzanine, sits in the rafters of a converted 19th-century Church of Ireland house of worship.
Inside the Converted St Kevin’s Church Apartment
Buyers enter the building beneath an original stone arch and climb the stairs to the top floor, where a Dublin Steelworks chandelier-like light fixture illuminates the stairwell, as reported by The Irish Times. The apartment boasts a double-height pitched ceiling with exposed wooden rafters showcasing craftsmanship from the church’s construction between 1888 and 1889. Two original rose windows look out to the trees, complemented by an inset rectangular window at the apex.
Renovation and Rafter Restoration Challenges
According to The Irish Times, Eccles rented the property out for over a decade. During that time, a tenant painted all the historic woodwork grey without permission. Eccles spent the pandemic painstakingly removing the paint inch by inch to restore the rich mahogany hue of the original rafters. The property carries a BER-exempt status and includes secure residents’ parking to the front.
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Mezannine Living and Surrounding Views
The interior layout includes a small kitchen hived off from the spacious living and dining area, alongside a double bedroom with a bed tucked under the rafters and a roof light facing the stars, as noted in source reports. A mezzanine level overlooks the main living space, accommodating a double bed and offering a Velux window view over period rooftops toward modern office buildings and cranes in the distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the asking price for 30 St Kevin’s, Bloomfield Avenue?
The apartment is listed with Owen Reilly Estate Agents for €435,000.
How much living space does the apartment offer?
According to verified reports, the property extends to 56 square meters (603 square feet), plus an additional 16-square-meter (172-square-foot) mezzanine.
Who is the current owner of the property?
The apartment belongs to musician and TU Dublin percussionist Noel Eccles and his wife, singer Alyth McCormack, who now reside in Wexford.
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