A real draw is the living/dining room, which runs the entire depth of the house and opens to the patio through two full-height pairs of French double doors. Two large skylights provide further light.

Polished walnut floorboards give a stylish finish and a white marble fireplace and ceiling coving further define this large living area.

Similar walnut floorboards and ceiling coving also feature in the main hallway, which also includes a guest cloakroom.

The kitchen overlooks the front of the property and is bright, sleek and functional, with fitted presses and neatly integrated appliances.

Adjacent is the utility room, designed for laundry. It also has cloakroom hanging space.

The master bedroom on the first floor has two large windows overlooking the rear garden.

Adjoining the room is the fully tiled en-suite shower room. Also on this level is the family bathroom, hotpress and two further bedrooms (one double; one single, currently used as a nursery).

The second floor is very private with another double bedroom (en-suite) and separate dressing room.

A large deck to the rear, running the full width of the house, opens from the living room.

Beyond that is the neat lawn bordered by flower beds. To the front is the shrubbery and off-street parking.

The lowdown Address: 5 Linden Place, Grove Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin Details: 130sq m (1,400 sq ft) home with four bedrooms, hall, guest cloakroom, kitchen, utility, living/dining room, two en-suites, dressing room and main bathroom.

Highlights: The spacious living/dining room with two sets of French doors and two large skylights. The interior design is also quite stylish.

Price: Euro1.25m Agent: Savills Hamilton Osborne King 01-288 5011