Tucked away within a quiet, modern residential development, 47 Abberley makes clever, stylish use of every centimetre of that compact 80.50sq m (866.52sq ft) of floor space. Accommodation briefly comprises the entrance lobby; large (18' 7" x 11' 4") reception room; equally large (23' 8" x 11' 10") kitchen/dining room; conservatory; landing; two double bedrooms and bathroom.

It goes without saying that the location . . . with close proximity to the coast, plus Killiney, Dalkey and Shankill villages a shout away . . . is a big attraction with this property.

No 47 would make an ideal starter home, says selling agent Felicity Fox, or equally an easily maintained pad for the trader-downer looking for a smart address.

Contributing to the ease and pleasure of the house itself is the adjoining rear garden.

West facing, and therefore catching afternoon and evening sun, this leafy spot has been planted with lofty mature shrubs that aid privacy and shelter, and also seasonal blooms in the raised flowerbeds.

Nicely linking house and garden is the conservatory, big enough for some easy bamboo furniture, filled with feelgood light, and just the spot to accommodate the over-flow of guests from the party . . . Killiney is celeb-heaven after all!

Price: 475,000 Agent: Felicity Fox, 01-633 4431