Glenalla makes for the perfect family home in a rural idyll. Built in 1997 by its current owners, this split-level, dormer-style bungalow offers bright spacious living accommodation in excellent condition, just four miles from Enniskerry village and envious local attractions including Powerscourt House, Cloon Wood and Wicklow Way.

Step through the front door and the inviting hall makes a good impression with its natural slate floor, 10ft 8in high ceiling and floor-to-ceiling south facing feature window looking onto a patio.

A huge open plan kitchen/ dining/living room is the real hub of this home and perfect for modern family living with windows on three sides catching the sun all day.

It's a real cooking, entertaining and relaxing zone with custom-made country style units, eye level double oven and island which doubles as a breakfast bar and prep area on one side with sofa and feature gas stove on the other. The living room is equally spacious but the current owners have created a warm and comfortable space with clever positioning of furniture around a Mexican pine fireplace.

Built-in window seats make the most of the views and encourage quiet reading.

From here French doors lead to a patio.

There are five bedrooms; the master bedroom is a lightfilled spot with a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite kitted out with a double shower cubicle and heated towel rail.

The family bathroom is fully tiled and features a corner bath and separate shower cubicle, accommodating both quick dippers and long soakers.

As inviting as the interior is, the real draw of this property is the outside space. The front garden is bounded by mature hedging, shrubs and raised flower beds with an extensive lawn area which sweeps around to the side and rear of the property. To the rear is a large patio with a herb garden at ground level with steps leading up to a small orchard and paddock with stable Price: 1.5m Agent: Hassett Estate Agents 01-276 7017