The architectural detail is there in the design typical of the pre-war period and evident in the characteristically large reception hall and interconnecting reception rooms with original ceiling coving.

This is the archetypal large family home, with five bedrooms, a family room cum study and a westerlyfacing rear garden.

There is also ample opportunity to extend (subject to necessary planning permission), although, with 188 sq m (2,023 sq ft) of floor space, this is a property with generous living space already.

Some modernisation of the cosmetic/decorative variety is required, but there is good basic material here to inspire new owners.

Number 5 was built circa l936 and is in a cul-de-sac within a short walk from Terenure and Rathgar villages, and three miles from St Stephen's Green.

Accommodation at ground level includes porched entrance, reception hall, guest wc, drawing room, dining room, familyroom cum study, fitted kitchen, enclosed side passage, utility, boiler room and second guest wc.

Upstairs are five bedrooms. The main bathroom has a bath and washandbasin, while the wc is separate in the typical layout of the period.

To the front is a gravelled garden, off-street parking and access to the garage.

The walled rear garden is laid out in lawn with mature shrubs and trees.

Address: 10 Beechwood Grove, Glenageary, Co Dublin Price: 1.1m Agent: HOK Residential, 01-288 5011 WITH two attic rooms in addition to four bedrooms, 10 Beechwood Grove in Glenageary, Co Dublin, has a total of 144 sq m (1,550 sq ft) in floor space, making it a fine, well-proportioned family home.

This property also has considerable charm and . . .

although it would benefit from an update of the interior decor in areas such as wallpaper and carpets . . .

there are interesting features throughout, particularly the entrance hall with curved architraves to the reception room doors.

The property also benefits from being on a large corner site with generous off-street parking and garage.

There is also the potential to create additional living space by extending to the side (subject to necessary planning permission).

Dun Laoghaire town centre is a short stroll away, with all the amenities that brings, including shopping outlets, theatre, restaurants, fitness centre and 300-berth marina.

Accommodation at ground floor comprises the tiled entrance porch, Lshaped entrance hall, shower room, lounge with fireplace and full glazed screen door to garden, dining room with fireplace, fitted kitchen and utility.

A door leads from the utility to the garage which has a tiled floor.

Upstairs are four bedrooms, three with builtin wardrobes and the main with fireplace. The main bathroom and toilet are separate.

Stairs lead from the landing to the two attic rooms, each with undereaves storage.

Outside, the large gardens are well maintained and surrounded by mature hedging.