Having undergone complete renovation in 2003, with new wiring, plumbing, underfloor and wall and ceiling insulation, it offers comfortable family living.

There are two reception rooms either side of the entrance hall. With a box bay window, the sitting room incorporates a maple fireplace with granite inset and hearth with coal-effect gas fire and ash floors.

These continue in the dining room which features ceiling coving and double doors to the fourth bedroom.

The kitchen/breakfast area is fitted with solid maple Shaker-style units with granite-effect counter tops and appliances, all over a terracotta tiled floor. The breakfast area, with ash flooring, has a sliding door to the patio.

Upstairs, the master bedroom includes timber floors with wall-to-wall wardrobes and vanity unit. The en-suite includes a bath with power shower.

Covering 156sq m (1,679sq ft), accommodation includes entrance porch, hall with cloakroom/understairs storage, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast area, study/bedroom, shower room with step-in shower and power shower, and three other bedrooms. The second bedroom is a double room with fitted wardrobes while the third is a single room. The fourth, another single room with ash flooring, is currently used as a home office. The landing incorporates a walk-in hotpress and access to eaves storage.

The pebble-stoned driveway provides off-street parking. The south-west rear garden is laid in lawn with herbaceous borders, lighting and pond with fountain. There is also a patio.

An integral garage is complemented by a shed.

Situated within walking distance of Killiney and Dalkey with access to churches, schools, walks and transport links, the dwelling is set back off a residential road.

The lowdown Address: 84 Avondale Road, Killiney, Co Dublin Details: 156sq m detached-link dormer bungalow with sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast area, study/bedroom, shower room and three bedrooms.

Highlights: this property has been completely renovated so all new owners have to do is move in Price: 1.3m Agent: Sherry Fitzgerald, 01-275 1000.