At 4,279sq ft this is a big house by modern standards, with generous living and sleeping spaces laid out to take full advantage of abundant natural light.

The entrance, with timberpanelled walls and a doubleheight ceiling enhanced by coving and a ceiling rose, opens to the similarly designed main reception hall with atrium. To the front of the house is the study with bay window.

The main formal living rooms interconnect via several sets of double doors with glazed insets, culminating in the sun room and conservatory respectively. From there, double doors lead to the rear garden.

The focal points in both the living and dining rooms are the simple but elegant white marble fireplaces from Belle Chiminee. Space in the extralarge SieMatic kitchen is divided by the impressive central island which includes a Liebherr wine cabinet.

Next to this is a utility with SieMatic units topped with Brazilian slate work surfaces.

An ornate, Victorian-style marble washhand basin is an attractive addition to the spacious guest cloakroom.

Upstairs, all five bedrooms have en suite shower rooms.

The master bedroom en suite features marble handbasins and twin shower with wallmounted jets and extra large, Edwardian-style shower head. A walk-in wardrobe in cherrywood completes the look.

The landcaped rear garden looks toward Howth Head and Deer Park Golf Course . . . wherever you are in this scenic area, there are always views to impress.

The lowdown

Address: 101 Howth Road, St Christopher's, Howth, Co Dublin
Details: 297.5sq m (4,279sq ft) detached property comprising five bedrooms, entrance hall, reception hall, study, living room, dining room, sun room, conservatory, kitchen, utility, guest cloakroom, storage room, five en suites and main bathroom
Highlights: The atrium, Portuguese limestone floors, SieMatic kitchen, jacuzzi and south-facing rear garden
Price: 4.9m
Agent: Lisney 01-884 0700