That charm is all down to the current owners who have lived here for the past 20 years, restoring and revamping the house in style.

No 30 has a two-storey hall over garden layout.

The reception hall is wonderfully bright . . . the perfect gallery space for the owners' collection of prints and paintings. Leading off to the left is an elegant living room with deep bay window and high ceilings topped by cornicing. There are deep set alcoves either side of the open, modern fireplace. Adjacent is a real feature of the house . . . the extended double-bedroom with pretty views over the mature rear garden. The room now includes fully-fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom. Next to this is a small, second bedroom fitted with a built-in desk and shelving.

Downstairs is a delightful second living room/dining room separated from the sheltered garden by a glazed wall with double doors. This room is both bright and modern in style, with an unusual sandstone fireplace. The kitchen was recently refurbished with maple units and De Dietrich appliances. To the front is the third bedroom, decorated with a bold, cheery print wallpaper and mirrored Sliderobes. A fully tiled bathroom with both bath and shower completes the rooms at garden level.

The garden itself has a south-easterly orientation and sheltered with abundant shrubs and climbers.

St Stephen's Green is an easy 10-minute stroll away.

The lowdown

Address: No 30 Curzon Street, Dublin 8
Details: 118sq m (1,270sq ft) redbrick Victorian villa comprising hall, living room, three bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, second living/dining room and 40ft rear garden
Highlights: Glazed wall and double doors to sheltered patio; curved bedroom extension over private rear garden
Price: 1.2m
Agent: Colliers Jackson-Stops 01-633 3700