Where: 155 Nutgrove Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 Price: 500,000 Savvy shoppers and canny house-hunters will take an interest in this little gem of a property, both for its location close to Dundrum Town Centre and its price tag. Laid out over 74sq m (800sq ft), accommodation at 155 Nutgrove Avenue comprises a bright and spacious living room with a door leading through to a newly-"tted kitchen with integrated Zanussi appliances and a good mix of "oor and wall units, a recently modernised bathroom and a conservatory overlooking a landscaped garden to the rear which extends to 100ft. Upstairs there are three bedrooms . . . two are double and the master is en-suite. This property comes with a garage and there is also the opportunity to extend, subject to planning permission.

For more details: Sherry FitzGerald, Templeogue 01-495 1111

RED BRICK WITH ORIGINAL FEATURES Where: 16 Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 Price:

?550,000 Behind the attractive red brick facade of No 16 Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, lies a charming property bursting with character and intimate style. Located within walking distance of Grif"th Park, and close to Botanic Gardens and a host of local amenities, No 16 is ideal for a family who want all that life in the suburbs has to offer yet with convenient access to the city centre. Accommodation comprises a living room, "tted kitchen, shower room and three bedrooms, two of which feature lovely cast iron "replaces. Outside, the rear garden is laid out over two tiers with a stoned garden and patio area, extending to 35ft.

For more details: DNG Phibsboro 01-830 0989

FAMILY HOME WITH SELF-CONTAINED STUDIO Where: 4 Whitehall Road, Churchtown, Dublin 14 Price:

?1.175m The big draw for potential buyers of No 4 Whitehall Road is not just the location but its large self-contained studio of some 42sq m (460sq ft) that could easily be transformed into a home of"ce or separate guest accommodation. An ideal purchase for those looking for a manageable home in a settled neighbourhood, No 4 also offers a well proportioned interior of 138sq m (1,490sq ft) with further scope to extend. Accommodation comprises a wide hallway, living room with solid wood "ooring and freestanding wood-burning stove, conservatory with double doors to a sundrenched west-facing garden, galley-style kitchen with a range of built-in wall and "oor units, and family room. Upstairs are three double bedrooms, a shower room and family bathroom.

For more details: Sherry FitzGerald, Dundrum 01-2961822

MID-TERRACE THREE BED WITH CONSERVATORY Where: 26 Summerville, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Price: 850,000 If you're after a good-sized home in a good development and don't mind having to do a spot of redecorating, then No 26 Summerville could be right up your street. What the interior lacks in charm and style it certainly makes up for in space, with well-proportioned rooms and lots of natural light.

Accommodation at entrance level includes a sitting room with bay window and double doors leading to a dining room and kitchen/breakfast room kitted out with classic white units and a mix of built-in and freestanding appliances.

Off the dining room is a conservatory with tiled floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms, one en-suite, and a family bathroom. Located off the Clontarf Road adjacent to Vernon Avenue, No 26 is close to shops and schools and is serviced by the Dart and several buses.

For more details: Gunne Residential 01-833 5844