The owners Dennis and Margaret McMahon have always been keen gardeners, spending a lot of their spare time outdoors, a fact that becomes obvious when you see just how well cared-for and loved this large garden is.

I love gardening and I do all the flowerbeds myself, but a gardener does a lot of the heavier work as we're getting older now. Even in winter this is a lovely garden, and whether you're in the office, the family room or the kitchen, there's always something to look out at, " explains Margaret, adding that because it's a mature garden, there's a preservation order on many of the older trees.

Originally this was part of the Cenacle Convent grounds, but they sold off eight acres, and eight houses were built on that site, but the old trees were retained. But one of the loveliest features of this garden is the fact that it's so secluded, and is always full of birds, " says Margaret.

Well-laid out, the garden includes lawned areas, a sun patio, several rockeries and flowerbeds and a large herbaceous border, while plants include roses, a magnolia tree, lilac, pyracanthus, icalia, acanthus mollis, and leylandii surrounding the property. Several arches are dotted throughout, covered with creeping roses and clematis.Inside the bungalow, the same care and attention has been given to the interiors, which are presented in very good condition. A large home with a floor area of 288 sq m (3,098 sq ft), accommodation comprises a large reception hall with guest wc, lounge, diningroom, drawingroom, familyroom, kitchen/ breakfastroom, utility area, main bathroom, five double bedrooms, two with ensuites. The main bedroom also includes a dressingroom. The detached garage of 37 sq m (400 sq ft) has been converted into a spacious office. The large lounge has an Adams-style fireplace and glazed double doors into the diningroom which overlooks the garden, while the familyroom has sliding doors opening out to the patio. The kitchen is fitted with a good range of oak units and has Amtico flooring. And all bedrooms include built-in wardrobes and shelving.

Price: advised minimum value 2.9m at auction on 10 May.

Agent: Gunne Residential 01-2801719