Where is it?

A stone's throw from Phibsborough and the Phoenix Park on the northside of Dublin city, Cabra stretches from from the Phibsborough Road to the Navan Road and back towards Finglas.

Average house prices:

Divided into old or East Cabra and West Cabra, house prices start at around Euro375,000 for a two-bed rising to between Euro400,000 and Euro420,000 depending on condition for a three-bed with premium prices being achieved for houses in old Cabra, according to Laura Grace, selling agent with Savills Hamilton Osborne King, Phibsborough. "Typically houses in Quarry Road and Leix Road sell for around Euro420,000 to Euro430,000." There are also some nice period houses and larger three and four-bed houses for around Euro650,000 to Euro850,000 on the Old Cabra Road and the Nephin Road according to Fiona McGowan, Director, Mason Estates, Phibsborough.

Type of houses:

Predominantly made up of older, solid built ex-military and ex-corporation houses, Cabra has a fine supply of twoand three-bed houses. There are also some good period houses around the Old Cabra Road and the North Circular Road as well as some large three- and four-bed houses along the New Cabra Road, Navan Road and towards the Nephin Road.

Rental market:

Proximity to town and good transport with a range of buses make Cabra a very buoyant rental market says McGowan.

"On average, two-bed houses rent for about Euro1,100 per month and three-beds for around Euro1,300 per month."

Best streets to live in:

Popular streets in old Cabra include Quarry Road, Leix Road, Faussagh Road and all around the Christ the King Church. In west Cabra, Dowth Road, Dunmanus Road and Ratoath Road are also sought after according to agents.

Transport:

Close to town, Cabra is served by a number of bus routes including the 120, 121, 122 and 38 Amenities:

The Phoenix Park, St John Paul's Park and Community Centre, a selection of local shops including bakeries, butchers and grocers as well as a choice of supermarkets at Phibsborough and the Park Shopping Centre. Blanchardstown shopping centre is also just a 15 minute drive away.

Schools:

A good choice of schools, both national and secondary include Dublin 7 Educate Together and Christ the King, Girls and Boys National Schools, as well as St Dominic's College, Cabra Future development plans:

The area has several new developments currently in planning and with the redevelopment of nearby Grangegorman and a large influx of students, demand for rental accommodation in the area is likely to remain strong, according to agents.

On the market

No 42 Quarry Road, Cabra, Dublin 7 Price: Euro425,000 Bedrooms: Two Details: This recently renovated home oozes charm with its clever mix of old and new, and neutral decor. A former military property, it now benefits from a two storey extension and has been given a modern update with a sleek holein-the-wall "replace in the living/dining room and simply styled cream fitted kitchen.

Agent: Savills Hamilton Osborne King, Phibsborough; 01-830 2960