The walk-in condition of the property includes a recently fitted Shaker-style kitchen that compliments the touches of Victoriana remaining in this 1880s house. Throughout the 82sq m (882sq ft) interior, the high ceilings with coving and original fireplaces enhance the best aspects of period style, evident from first entering the entrance porch and then into the tiled hallway which is filled with natural light from glazed panels either side of the front door.

Leading from here is the attractive living room with open fireplace with black slate surround and tiled inset. The kitchen/dining room has ceramic tiled floor and fully integrated appliances.

Upstairs, the two double bedrooms retain their original fireplaces; the larger room also has a panelled ceiling and built-in presses. The property has been completely refurbished to include double-glazed windows and gas fired central heating.

Outside, there is a southfacing garden to the front, laid in lawn and with mature trees, shrubs and seasonal flowers. The pebbled driveway provides off-street parking for two cars.

This is a quiet, traffic-free cul-de-sac location, yet minutes from all that Clontarf has to offer, including the promenade, parks and good transport facilities on the short hop to the city centre.

The lowdown

Address: 74 Castle Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3
Details: Period terrace with Shaker-style fitted kitchen, living room, two double bedrooms
Highlights: Victorian fireplaces, high ceilings and coving
Price: 695,000
Agent: Sherry FitzGerald 01-833 6555