Whoever claims the master bedroom is in for a treat, as this room spans the entire width of the house to the front and is filled with natural light courtesy of two sash windows. Both formal dining room and drawing room are separate and defined by period details including cast iron fireplaces. The big family kitchen- cum- breakfast room is a real draw and a particular delight come summer as glazed doors open to a timber deck with incorporated hot tub and lawn beyond. To the bottom of the garden, there is vehicular access onto Rock's Yard Lane, offering further development potential if desired.

The period house befits the location which in itself is a major selling point. There are a number of well known landmarks close by including Joyce's Tower and the Forty Foot. For the sailing enthusiast there are four yacht clubs and a 450-boat marina at Dun Laoghaire harbour.

Accommodation at entrance level opens from the reception hall with stained glass leaded lights and arch to inner hall. Leading off are the sitting room, dining room and fitted kitchen/breakfast room. On the first floor return is the first bedroom and the main bathroom with bath, shower, vanity unit and underfloor heating.

The landing echoes the hall with ceiling coving, centre rose and a quirky porthole stained glass window. Two double-bedrooms are on the first floor proper, each authentically period in style and retaining cast iron fireplaces.

The front of the house is very pretty, with its traditional railings, neat lawn and shrubs, and leafy Virginia creeper clamouring over the stone facade.

The lowdown

Address: No 42 Sandycove Road, Sandycove, Co Dublin Details: Mid-terrace period property of 150sq m (1,615sq ft) comprising hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, landing, three bedrooms, bathroom and 88ft-long garden Highlights: Original period features; rear vehicular access with mews development potential (subject to planning permission); walking distance of seafront, Sandycove and Dalkey village Price: Euro1.7m Agent: Lisney 01-280 6820