Complementing the formal rooms is the bright and spacious communal kitchen, extended to include an informal dining area with garden views.

Despite all of that, No 6 - like so many other impressive Dublin properties on the market late last autumn - did not sell at auction during the period when buyers held their breath due to mixed signals on stamp duty. Now back on the market under private treaty, this Dublin 4 home is attracting interest from those seeking a classic redbrick with an equally impressive address near Herbert Park.

The L-shaped entrance hall introduces the generously sized reception rooms. To the left, overlooking the front garden, is the drawing room with sanded floorboards and mahogany surround fireplace with original period tiled inset. Leading from the rear of the hall is the heart of the house - the large living room which opens directly to kitchen-cum-breakfast room. Two tall sash windows ensure the living room is filled with natural light, while the mahogany surround original fireplace keeps the space cosy. Leading on through is the kitchen, fully fitted and divided for working and dining. The dining area overlooks the rear garden through an almost entirely glazed wall.

A full-size bathroom is located to the rear of the ground floor, next to the utility. Upstairs are four bedrooms. The main bathroom is larger than average with both a bath, separate shower and antique-style overhead cistern.

The lowdown Address: 6 Victoria Avenue, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 Details: 144sq m (1,550sq ft) house with four bedrooms, large hall, drawing room, living room, kitchen/breakfast room and bathroom Highlights: The unbeatable location, period features and 56ft long, south-easterly garden with vehicular access Price: Euro1.59m AAgent: Gunne Residential, 01-618 5501