Situated at the Blackrock end of Carysfort Avenue, this double fronted home benefits from a generous rear garden that is both private and bathed in sunshine from practically dawn to dusk.

Behind the neat front hedge and wrought iron entrance gates lies good off-street parking space.

The entrance hall to the house retains much of its period vintage with decorative cornice and dado rail. Leading off is the formal drawing room with cornice, centre rose and pine surround, castiron fireplace.

A charming feature in this room, and several others facing to the front, is the 12-pane sash window allowing a generous flow of natural light. Next is the study with double doors to the garden, the formal dining room, and bright, sunny kitchen with fitted units and fully integrated appliances. The fullyglazed wall in the family room, also with double doors, gives a tranquil view of the landscaped garden with its original granite boundary walls currently clothed in summer climbers and shrubs.

Upstairs on the first floor return are the first two bedrooms, while on the first floor is the large master bedroom with two walk- in wardrobes and en-suite. A second double bedroom is also on this level while up on the second floor return is the main bathroom.

The lowdown Address: Waverley Lodge, No 61 Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin
Price: AMV 1.8m; auction 16 May
Details: 151sq m (1625sq ft) detached property with entrance hall, drawing room, dining room, study; large kitchen/family room, utility; guest cloakroom, four bedrooms, main bathroom, 80ft rear garden and stone outhouse
Highlights: Double-fronted period residence with original features and outhouse
Agent: Gunne Residential 01618 5501