The kitchen is fully contemporary, spacious and open-plan and with a raised reception area ideal for when there's a party in the offing. Double doors open from the kitchen to a sheltered deck and patio that constitutes an additional outdoor room.

Accommodation opens from the entrance hall with polished timber floor.

To the front is the first bedroom, again with timber floor, and a door to the old-style bathroom (as described). A special feature of the second bedroom is the set of French doors opening to an additional, inner courtyard garden. This room is also ensuite with fittings that include a tiled cubicle with Grohe power shower and Fired Earth door. A Velux window ensures the room is as light-filled as its period counterpart.

An Iroko hardwood work surface tops the cream kitchen units and central island. The island is multi-functional, combining a gleaming Belfast sink and also a breakfast bar.

Next to the kitchen is a utility area, well fitted like its neighbour. The reception area's raised floor is in polished oak, and this reflects the abundant light from two Velux windows overhead as well as via the French doors to the garden. The compact garden is currently furnished with an outdoor seat, lanterns and container pots.

In the wrought-iron railed front garden, where we started, the space is neatly landscaped with gravel, paving and that entrance arch inviting further inspection inside.

Price: 695,000 Agent: Felicity Fox 01- 633 4431