No 25 Croaghpatrick Road is the perfect example of this, with its lushly planted back garden that includes a sheltered gravel terrace, patio, lawn, outdoor lighting, a handy irrigation system, and abundant shrubs affording good privacy. The icing on the cake is that it is also south-facing.

The house itself is equally charming, with its double-fronted, bay-windowed elevation typical of the between the wars period. Attractive features including original floorboards sanded and varnished, and picture rails defining the high ceilings. The living room has a period mahogany fireplace with cast iron inset; the dining room has two sets of French doors opening to the garden.

Accommodation downstairs briefly comprises large entrance hall, living room with double doors to the dining room, a fully fitted kitchen and pantry; and utility room.

Upstairs there are five bedrooms and a family bathroom with original cast-iron bath.

Price: 925,000
Agent: Douglas Newman Good, 01-830 0989