It may be a one-bed, but the space here overall extends to 83sq m (900sq ft) and with the kind of soaring ceilings, ornate plaster details and French marble fireplaces not often seen this side of a Georgian romantic melodrama.

The vast drawing room is filled with light courtesy of two tall picture windows with working shutters which overlook Pembroke Road. Double Georgian doors open from here to the master bedroom and the en-suite, marble shower room.

Subtly hued Farrow & Ball heritage paints (what else? ) throughout all rooms enhance the classy feel of the place.

A traditional Georgian kitchen wouldn't be quite such a visual treat probably, and here the stunning and ultra-modern refurbishment suggests the hand of Rosie and Mark Shortt of Houseworks in the design with state-of-the-art SieMatic fittings with polished granite work surfaces and both Miele and Neff appliances.

Accommodation comprises the entrance hall with ceiling coving and natural marble floor with inlay; stunning Houseworks kitchen, as described; large drawing and dining room with original wide-plank floorboards and a host of period features; equally spacious bedroom with marble fireplace, antique French mirror and ample room for a walk-in dressing room; spa-style en-suite with double power shower and Italian natural marble tiling.

Outside is secure communal car parking, accessed through electronic gates on Baggot Lane.

On the doorstep is a host of amenities, whether it's a walk down the road to a good restaurant or concert at the RDS, or the city centre in the other direction.

The combination of address and that spacious, stylish interior make this the ultimate Dub pied-a-terre . . . and possibly inspirational surroundings for getting down to writing that blockbuster, historical novel.

Price: 750,000; auction 3 October 2006 Agent: Lisney 01-638 2726