The one-acre gardens have been fully landscaped and are very private, while immediately to the rear of the house is an inviting deck which comes to life at night with a range of recessed floor and wall lights.

The main living room, with soaring 20ft-high pine ceilings, benefits from dualaspect natural light flowing through the large bay window over the front garden and glazed doors to the timber deck. Another door leads to the drawing room, which has a fine castiron fireplace, like its neighbour, and another set of French doors to the deck.

The spacious fitted kitchen is kept cosy courtesy of an Aga while a full range of fitted units with granite work tops and a Belfast sink make this something of a cook's paradise. Adjacent to the living and kitchen spaces is a well-fitted utility room, also with Belfast sink, and a run of granite topped cupboards.

At upper-hall level is the landing with walk-in linen press. All of the bedrooms feature ceiling coving and centre roses. A jacuzzi bath with antique-style brass fittings and a separate, double shower in the larger of the two en-suites offer a sense of luxury, while the main bathroom has a cast iron, roll top bath and another double shower stall. Further up, at attic level, is a bright landing with an office, en-suite, games room and large walkin storage cupboard.

The lowdown

Address: No 4 Dromont, Delgany, Co Wicklow Details: 325 sq m (3,500 sq ft); entrance hall; drawing room;
kitchen; living/dining room; bathroom; two guest cloakrooms; utility; linen room; five double bedrooms; two en-suites; main bathroom.

Highlights: High ceilings; feature arched windows and French doors from living areas; spacious deck; one acre gardens Price: Euro2m Agent: Colliers Jackson-Stops 01-633 3700