Located on the fringes of the picturesque Powerscourt estate and just a mile from Enniskerry village, Cobwebs Cottage rests on half an acre of secluded, well-tended gardens. In the morning sunshine you can enjoy scenes of Bray Head and the sea from the front garden. The west-facing rear garden makes the most of the afternoon and evening sun and has a private decking area.

Although built only 10 years ago, the granite front oozes character, but has practical and aesthetically pleasing timber double-glazed windows.

The cottage feel belies the spacious layout that greets you when you cross the threshold. The property was extended by the current owners and the floor space extends to 195sq m (2,100sq ft). It has a wonderful openplan family room with vaulted ceilings, wooden beams and recessed lighting. The feature wood-burning stove is housed in a brick fireplace which separates this area from the dining room.

Canadian maple floors run throughout and the large kitchen marries the countrymeets-modern theme with hand-painted solid wood units, Venetian granite worktops and state-of-the-art appliances. The large lounge with granite fireplace and built-in wall units is airy and beautifully decorated.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, with the master en-suite and a family bathroom.

Price: 1.15m Agent: Hassett, 01-289 9766