These early 20th-century houses were built for military personnel and they retain a certain character from that period. Recently renovated, the accommodation comprises an open plan living/dining room; hallway;

kitchen; two double bedrooms and bathroom. Like many older properties in the area, there is a larger-than-average, and very nicely landscaped, rear garden with patio and raised "ower beds. The convenience of the location will add to the appeal for those looking to get on the ladder in the city . . . this road is just off the New Cabra Road, within easy reach of all amenities and walking distance from town.

Further details: HOK Residential 01-8302960

TWO-BED MODERN END OF TERRACE Where: No 20 Sheas Court, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 Price: 495,000 Ready to walk into and just a short hop from the city centre, this newly built residence is set in a quiet and secure development off Manor Street. To the rear is a 30ft garden and patio with side pedestrian entrance.

Accommodation comprises the hallway; living room; kitchen; two double bedrooms and bathroom. The kitchen is fully "tted with Shaker-style maple presses and the "oor is tiled. There are "tted wardrobes in both bedrooms.

The property is within walking distance, along the quays, of the city centre, and there is also a Luas stop close by.

Further details: Douglas Newman Good 01-830 0989

DOUBLE-FRONTED D4 SEMI-DETACHED Where: No 40 Nutley Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 Price: AMV 3m; auction 18 October Though needing renovation and upgrading, this address will be a big attraction for many buyers, both for those looking for a family home or anyone considering further development, subject to planning permission.

Close to the Merrion Centre, UCD and St Vincent's Hospital, the property has many interesting features including a large, south-westerly rear garden which is not overlooked and backs onto the grounds of RTE. Floor space is 200.5sq m (2,159sq ft) and accommodation comprises the hall, living room, dining room, conservatory, study, kitchen, utility, four bedrooms and bathroom.

Further details: Pembroke McDonnell 01-661 4799

THREE-BED CITY PAD Where: No 8 Spencer Street North, North Strand, Dublin 3 Price: 540,000 Accommodation in this three-bed city terrace is bright and in walk-in condition throughout, with a particularly nice living room which has high ceilings and a period "replace. The property has that late-Victorian layout of being single storey to the front, two -storey to the rear . . . all of which enhances the feeling of more space than the actual 76 sq m (820sq ft).

Accommodation comprises the hall; living room; bedroom/study; "tted kitchen; dining room with patio doors; bathroom; two bedrooms (one with original "replace). To the rear is an extensive, west-facing garden with both patio and lawn.

Further details: Gunne 01-833 5844