All of this is the backdrop to the house itself which is bright and welcoming, retaining a number of elegant architectural details. These details include the mullioned and stained glass window in the entrance porch.

This opens into a very large (14' 5" x 10' 6") rectangular hall with guest cloakroom. Reception rooms interconnect, and most open to the garden at the rear, all of which ensures the interior is filled with natural light. The formal dining room, with bay window to the front, opens to the sitting room which has French doors to the sunny rear terrace. These rooms have attractive ceiling coving and recessed downlighting. The modern, fully fitted kitchen has smart presses with black granite worktops, while all appliances are Neff, and integrated in the fittings. A feature of the room is the way it opens, through double doors, to an informal breakfast-cum-family room that is the heart of the house. Again, this room opens through French doors to the garden.

Upstairs, the landing has ceiling coving - also a feature of three of the five bedrooms. The largest bedroom has a bay window overlooking the front garden; the smallest room is currently in use as a study. There are two full bathrooms, one with bath, the other with a power shower.

The front of the property is very private, entered through wooden gates and with off street parking along the gravelled driveway.

Price: AMV 1.85m; auction 27 September 2006 Agent: Lisney 01-6382700