Alexander Strain built swathes of houses across Dublin’s northside in the early 20th century, including the ones on Cliftonville Road. Positioned at the end of the terrace, with a railed garden to the front, number 22 is now on the market seeking €975,000 through Sherry FitzGerald. The installation of new triple-glazed windows, a full rewiring and replumbing and insulation that was effective yet sympathetic to the house’s original features saw the Ber improve from an E to a B3. Strain-built properties remain popular with buyers for the builder’s craftsmanship, which is evident on entering the hallway of number 22. For the current owners, however, the appeal of number 22 extends beyond bricks and mortar.

Source: The Irish Times February 19, 2026 10:31 UTC