Throughout the 103 sq m (1,110 sq ft) interior, period features such as cast-iron fireplaces, fine plasterwork and picture rails provide the elegant backdrop to a restrained palette of cream and soft grey.

There is a typical period hall, painted vintage white and with natural weave carpet. To the left is the drawingroom in heritage grey and white paint, and all original features are intact, including tall, wooden-shuttered sash window . . .framed on the outside by a pretty trailing climber.

Downstairs to the garden level, a large kitchen cum-diningroom awaits, and, again, this room has an appealing blend of period and modern.

There is a cast-iron fireplace at the dining end of the room, while the fitted kitchen contains white painted units, central island with timber work surface and great storage space. The understairs also makes for a smart wine cellar.

There are two double bedrooms, one at each level, since the house is configured as a period villa, being single storey to the front and two-storey to the rear. The first, at garden level, features an open fireplace and fitted wardrobe. Upstairs is a larger double bedroom overlooking the rear garden, with cast iron fireplace and built-in wardrobe.

This room is also en-suite, with an antique cast-iron bath.

Utility appliances are kept in the rear lobby and from here, a door leads to the back garden. Through the other door is a shower room, with storage cupboard.

The rear garden has a neat lawn bordered by flower beds and shrubs. Near the house is a sheltered, private patio.

Price: 885,000 Agent: Felicity Fox, 01-633 4431