Among the many inviting rooms in which the next owners will undoubtedly make themselves at home, the 40ft long kitchen/breakfast room with pitched ceiling stands out for special mention.

Double doors open from this space into a garden that is as lovingly tended as the house it adjoins. The separate dining area is equally sunny and bright and perfect for more formal entertaining. Adjoining this is the spacious drawing room, with sandstone fireplace and double doors also opening to the garden.

The entrance porch introduces the house in sunny style, with Italian tiled floors and a sunken bed planted with an olive tree. Leading off is the bright reception hall with polished floors and understairs storage. The shower room at ground floor level has Louis Mulcahy floor and wall tiling and also a feature mirror by the designer.

Next are the two formal reception rooms . . . dining and drawing rooms . . . and the fitted kitchen with fully integrated appliances including a Smeg cooker and Fisher Paykel hob.

Upstairs, off the bright landing, are three bedrooms and the family bathroom. Stairs also lead up from the landing to the converted attic with a bedroom and playroom.

To the front is a gravelled driveway. Jasmine and a climbing rose are among many delightful plants scenting the pathway to the door.

At the rear, an abundance of exotic shrubs surround the lawn and tiled patio. There is also an enclosed side entrance, 39ft long, and complete with indoor clothes line.

The lowdown

Address: No 11 South Hill, Dartry, Dublin 6 Details: 167 q m (1,800sq ft) semidetached property with reception hall, 40ft-long kitchen/breakfast room with pitched ceiling, dining room, drawing room, four bedrooms and family bathroom Highlights: Prime location; charming interior design and delightful garden Price: 2m For more details: Savills HOK 01-496 7017