Number 14 Auburn was originally a show apartment for the Castleview Court development . . . just off the Howth Road in Dublin 3 . . . and good design and layout, with stylish decor touches, are evident throughout.

A bright sunroom, currently furnished with a cane easy chair, low table and lofty green bamboo is an inviting extra in a property of some 102 sq m (1,100 sq ft) with high ceilings throughout that enhance the sense of space.

The finish is of a high quality, with features including solid oak internal doors and floors, recessed lighting and fitted wardrobes.

Off the entrance hallway is the large livingroom (27' 9" by 10' 9"), which has a hardwood fireplace with marble inset, fitted gas fire and double hardwood doors leading to the sun room. The fully fitted kitchen has white presses at eye and counter level, a solid granite worktop, integrated appliances and . . . a really quirky feature in such a modern apartment . . . a quaint but practical service hatch connecting to the diningroom.

A westerly orientation ensures that the sunroom, which has solid oak floors, is filled with warmth and sunlight.

The master bedroom is a large double with both wardrobes and wall-mounted bookshelves. A door leads from here to the en-suite bathroom, which is fully tiled and has stylish chrome fittings. All of the contents in the property are included in the sale.

Along with cool, modern style, this property has very easy access to Dublin city centre and the seafront in Clontarf.

Add to that the choice and convenience of good restaurants, shops and boutiques near the Howth Road and it's easy to see why this sunny home will have great appeal for those looking for that stylish Dublin pad.

Price: 640,000 Agent: HOK Residential, 01- 853 0630