With its colourful window boxes, container plants and cheery red hall door, this twobed city cottage off Infirmary Road in Dublin 7 sits quaintly on a quiet cul-de-sac terrace.

The area around this Phoenix Park end of the North Circular Road is undergoing significant regeneration, making this location attractive for those seeking an affordable home near the city.

This is a bright, sunny property with a light-filled living room defined by high ceilings and natural wood flooring throughout. The living area features a the Spanish box fireplace with reclaimed oak mantlepiece and generous book shelves.

Leading directly from here is the fitted kitchen/ dining room, again with solid wood surfaces and plenty of natural light from a large picture window overlooking the patio and deck.

The first bedrooms is to the front of the house and from here a staircase leads to the mezzanine sleeping area. At entrance level, the second bedroom is to the rear. The lobby has storage; the bathroom is adjacent.

Price: Euro405,000 Agent: Douglas Newman Good 01-830 0989