Such a house will always excite interest in all manner of ways . . .

including a curiosity about previous owners. No 7 was once home to the then Lord Mayor of Dublin, Michael Staunton, who was also proprietor of the Dublin Evening Herald, and lived here from 1847 to 1851.

Many of the fine architectural features of that time still remain largely undisturbed, including period fireplaces, window shutters, panelled doors, original floorboards, intricate ceiling cornicing and stained glass windows.

The view through the elegant front sash windows takes in Scotsman's Bay. Within walking distance are bracing coastal walks as well as the famous Forty Foot bathing area.

There is work to be done however, to restore the property to its original, imposing grandeur. Along with the period features, the house retains a pre-'63 status and is currently laid out with family accommodation on the entrance and upper floor; while a self-contained apartment is at garden level. With professional skill and lots of TLC, this 218sq m (2,350 sq ft) property could revert back to one very spacious and lovely home.

Price: AMV 1.5m; 17 May
Agent: Felicity Fox 01-633 4431