Where: 36 Manor Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 Price: 750,000 Two-storey -over -basement brick townhouses, built mid-19th century, de"ne Stoneybatter's wide main street. Number 36 is a typical example, with a "oor area of approximately 127sq m (1,366sq ft) and period character in the high ceilings with plaster cornices, black and white tiled hall "oor, and cast-iron "replaces in many rooms. Entrance is up the granite front steps and into the long hallway with arch. The living room and dining room interconnect via double doors and both rooms have "replaces. Leading from the inner hall is the large modern kitchen with new presses and French doors to the rear patio and garden. The utility and guest cloakroom complete the accommodation at ground floor. Upstairs are two landing areas and leading off, three bedrooms - the largest being en-suite. The main shower room has a tiled "oor and partially tiled walls. Outside, the rear garden is mainly paved with a small lawn at the very bottom. Gas "red central heating has been installed. There is on street residential parking to the front For more details: Lisney 01-884 0700

PERIOD VILLA ON VICTORIAN SQUARE Where: 37 De Courcey Square, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 Price: 850,000 The pretty red-brick houses on the De Courcey Square overlook a central communal garden area, while number 37 itself has a landscaped and lushly surrounded, south facing patio garden all of its own. Period features have been retained during interior refurbishment and extending projects and the new, eat-in kitchen to the rear runs the entire width of the house. Adjoining the kitchen is the south-facing conservatory which steps out to the garden. The house is single storey to the front, two-storey to the rear. The reception hall, with black and white "oor tiles and ornate ceiling coving opens to the drawing room with timber-surround "replace. Downstairs is the kitchen, conservatory and en-suite bedroom. Upstairs are two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes.

The attic is also currently in use as a spare bedroom.

For more details: Sherry FitzGerald 01-837 3737

PERIOD TWO-BED TERRACE NEAR CITY Where: 6 Orchard Terrace, Grangegorman, Dublin 7 Price: 545,000 No 6 Orchard Terrace presents an opportunity to own a piece of history in Dublin for under 600,000. This early 1900s property, ideally located off the North Circular Road, close to Phibsborough village and within walking distance of the city, stands on what was once an orchard, hence the name.

While the interior needs updating, buyers will no doubt be impressed by its many original period features including grand entrance hallway, original fireplaces and high ceilings. There's also plenty of potential to extend subject to planning permission. Accommodation includes living room with double doors to a kitchen/dining room, bathroom and two double bedrooms. To the front there is a railed garden while the rear garden is laid in lawn with pedestrian access.

For more details: Hamilton Osborne King 01-830 2960