Sympathetic masonry ensured this Dublin city home retained its classic character

11 Lad Lane Upper is a newly refurbished, high-spec stone-walled mews boasting an elegant open-plan layout on the ground floor, with distinct living, dining and kitchen zones arranged around a bespoke three-sided tunnel gas fireplace.

High ceilings and finely crafted finishes enhance the sense of space and light throughout the property, while sympathetic masonry work preserves the classic character of the mews. Every detail has been considered in the renovation, resulting in a home of seamless style and comfort.

The bespoke kitchen is a chef’s dream: Silestone countertops complement premium appliances including an American-style fridge/freezer, wine cooler, integrated dishwasher, a Cuisinemaster double oven and a five-burner gas hob.

The dining area flows effortlessly from the kitchen, making the space ideal for both casual family meals and formal entertaining. There is also a convenient utility room for laundry, and a stylish guest bathroom completes the ground-floor accommodation.

Upstairs, the first floor offers three generously proportioned double bedrooms and two luxurious bathrooms. The primary bedroom benefits from a beautifully appointed en suite shower room and ample wardrobe space, while the other bedrooms share a high-spec family bathroom. Quality fixtures and engineered timber floors continue throughout, providing a harmonious transition from the ground floor.

To the rear, a private west-facing garden provides a serene outdoor retreat. It is fitted with a built-in wood-fired pizza oven, a barbecue and an integrated outdoor fridge – perfect for alfresco dining and summer entertaining.

The property also affords secure off-street parking behind automatic wrought-iron gates (with a resident parking disc) and comes equipped with a comprehensive security alarm and an integrated audio system, exemplifying the home’s attention to modern convenience.

Set in the sought-after Dublin 2 district, 11 Lad Lane Upper offers both tranquil privacy and outstanding city convenience. It lies on a quiet cobbled cul-de-sac directly adjoining the recently redeveloped Mary Lavin Park (formerly Wilton Park), a one-acre canal-side green space named in honour of the celebrated Irish author and former resident of this very home, Mary Lavin.

Lavin, one of the most important voices in 20th-century Irish fiction, made No. 11 her residence during her most prolific years. This very mews house became a discreet but vibrant literary salon, hosting some of Ireland’s greatest writers, including John McGahern and Patrick Kavanagh. The warm and reflective atmosphere that once inspired such company still echoes through the home’s graceful interior.

In tribute to Lavin’s legacy, IPUT has created a beautiful public park just around the corner – the first in Ireland to be named after a female author – offering tranquil seating, contemporary art and a celebration of Irish literary heritage right at your doorstep.

Currently on the market for €1,395,000 via Ryan Estate Agents, you can take a full virtual tour of the Dublin home through our gallery below.