However, this luxury threebed townhouse in sought after Malahide Marina Village could well do that.

Just a stroll from the picturesque village centre, this upmarket locality has an array of excellent restaurants and shopping facilities, as well as access to the Dart.

Number 280 Malahide Marina Village, Malahide comes to the market in prime condition. It has the location, the space (1378sq. ft. ) and stunning views. And it is one of only eight townhouses in the village of 400 houses, according to owner Jonathan Law. He and his wife Rosari and six-week-old baby Gracie are moving to a larger house in the neighbourhood.

The builders are in completing their new home and it is looking good, he says.

Their present home is for sale by private treaty; Sherry FitzGerald Blanc Malahide are asking 725,000.

This property is set over three floors. Downstairs, the spacious entrance hall leads to the sunny open plan lounge kitchen area.

Jonathan and Rosari have invested money and energy in this home and the result is stunning. They put in extras like a DeDeitrich gas hob, extractor fan, double oven and a superb oak floor. Double doors lead to a delightful courtyard barbeque area.

On the first floor there is a separate and stylish sitting room to the front, with a tiled fireplace and balcony. The bathroom is also on this floor and the first of the three bedrooms is to the rear.

The house has gas fired central heating and double glazed timber framed windows. Outside to the front there is communal parking.

The en-suite master bedroom is on the second floor with spectacular views.

"It is amazing to wake up and look across the Broadmeadow Estuary and the views of the coastline, " says Jonathan.

This property has the opportunity to create even more space. "It has full planning permission to convert the 300sqft attic. The permission includes double Velux windows as well as a shower, w. c. and w. h. b. and, " Jonathon adds, "there is a second attic space that can be used as a storage area."

Price: 725,000 Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Blanc (01 8454500)