On the market: Homes in four of Dublin’s coolest neighbourhoods

These cosy and conveniently located homes are spread across four of Dublin’s most vibrant towns: Portobello, The Liberties, Smithfield and Stoneybatter 21 Kingsland Parade, Portobello, Dublin 821 Kingsland Parade, Portobello, Dublin 8 58 John Dillon Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8 92 The Richmond, North Brunswick Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7 24 Arklow Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 21 Kingsland Parade, Portobello, Dublin 8 Asking price: €525,000 Agent: Young’s Estate Agents (01) 497 5581 It’s not only trendy coffee shops, bars and eateries that have made Portobello one of South Dublin’s star districts. While residents love its proximity to the city centre – St Stephen’s Green is a 10-minute walk away – the area is also known for its tight-knit community and village vibe. Here you’ll find Kingsland Parade, a row of terraced redbricks less than 3km from the new National Children’s Hospital. Spanning 646 sq ft, No21 has a living room, kitchen/diner, two bedrooms, a bathroom and an enclosed rear courtyard. 58 John Dillon Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8 58 John Dillon Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8 Asking price: €425,000 Agent: Sherry FitzGerald (01) 496 6066 Recently hailed by Time Out magazine as one of the 39 coolest neighbourhoods in the world, the Liberties is also one of the oldest. St Patrick’s Cathedral, Christchurch and the Guinness Storehouse are all on the doorstep of this redbrick cottage which, despite its modest exterior, is a modernist masterpiece inside. Completely refurbished and extended in 2012 by Boyd Cody Architects, the 495 sq ft property’s super-stylish interiors include a living/dining room, bespoke kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. 92 The Richmond, North Brunswick Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7 92 The Richmond, North Brunswick Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7 Asking price: €235,000 Agent: Property Team Lappin Estates (01) 882 5730 In 2023, Smithfield clocked in as the world’s second coolest neighbourhood. Here you’ll find The Richmond, an apartment complex within walking distance of coffee shops, restaurants, the Lighthouse Cinema and Smithfield Market. Spanning 409 sq ft, No92 is a ground floor unit with a living room, kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom. The annual management fee is €2,264, with a discount if paid in advance. The National Museum of Ireland and the Old Jameson Distillery are close by. 24 Arklow Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 24 Arklow Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 Asking price: €397,000 Agent: REA Fitzgerald Chambers (01) 671 2277 Often name-checked as one of Dublin’s go-to foodie areas, Stoneybatter is also known as a creative district with great culture and nightlife. Located off Oxmantown Road, No24 Arklow Street is a renovated 517 sq ft artisan cottage with a living room, a contemporary kitchen/diner with soft grey integrated units and inset lighting, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. While it has a patio to the rear, residents have a large garden on the doorstep with the 1,700-acre Phoenix Park five minutes’ walk away.