The house, built in 1965, has been extended and modernised by the present owners. All rooms enjoy views of the grounds.

The property has four reception rooms. The drawing room enjoys light from three windows and features a white marble fireplace with slate and cast-iron insert and a corniced ceiling with centrepiece.

A Kilkenny fireplace with cast-iron insert basket is the focal point in the dining room with its corniced ceiling and centrepiece, dado rail and bay window.

The morning room features a white marble open fireplace with cast-iron insert bucket, double French doors to the patio, corniced ceiling with centerpiece, fitted shelf unit and double doors to the family room. This in turn has double French doors to the patio garden, bay window and corniced ceiling with centrepiece.

The kitchen/breakfast room incorporates lime oak units, appliances an island and granite worktops. The pantry is off the kitchen and double French doors lead to the patio garden.

The four double bedrooms are all en-suite, one with Jacuzzi bath and the others with power showers. One bedroom has an ISDN line.

This, along with the two store rooms outside will be of interest to those interested in running a business from home.

The property also benefits from gas-fired central heating.

Approached by electronic remote controlled gates leading to a tree-lined avenue and parking area, this house offers a taste of luxurious country living within easy reach of the city.

The lowdown Address: Orchard House, Mountambrose Great, Swords, Co Dublin Details: detached property with entrance porch, hallway, guest cloakroom, drawing room, dining room, morning room, family room, kitchen/breakfast room, pantry, utility room and four ensuite bedrooms.

Highlights: space is definitely not an issue here with 297sq m (3,200sq ft) of accommodation to play about with. The grounds are also very generous at 2.98 acres.

Price: AMV Euro1.9m; auction 3 May Agent: Lisney, 01-884 0700