This is an end-of-terrace house in a small ex-local authority estate just off Newtownpark Avenue in Blackrock. Although in need of upgrading (the property is very much in its original condition), according to selling agent Deirdre Dunworth, No 40's appeal is its "quiet location, just a short stroll from Blackrock village and a 70ft rear garden which offers plenty of potential to extend to the rear subject to planning permission". The property is not overlooked to the front or rear and has 80sq m (870sq ft) of living space which includes living room with door to breakfast room, galley kitchen, three bedrooms and main bathroom.

Marian Park is well serviced by public transport including the Dart at Blackrock and Luas at Sandyford.

For more details: Lennox Estates 01-235 0202

CUTESY ARTISAN COTTAGE BY CANAL
Where: No 11 Portobello Road, Dublin 8
Price: 530,000

Dublin's trendy Portobello has long been a favourite with buyers. Its canalside location, character-"lled pretty period redbricks and close proximity to town are a winning combination. Built in the 1860s as an artisan's dwelling for canal workers, No 11 has been tastefully upgraded by its current owners with great care taken to preserve its character and original details. Spanning a rather compact 53sq m (560sq ft) this cutesy cottage has two interconnecting reception rooms with original wooden "oors and cast iron "replaces, kitchen with simple off-white units topped with oak worktops, shower room with feature stain glass window and marble "oor and large double bedroom with French doors out to an enclosed rear patio.

For more details: Sherry FitzGerald 01-496 9909

TOWNHOUSE WITH PERIOD DETAILS
Where: No 49 Glengariff Parade, Phibsborough, Dublin 7
Price: 470,000

Period details combine beautifully with modern city living in this charming redbrick terrace townhouse just off the North Circular Road. It's been lovingly refurbished, re-roofed and a single storey extension added to the rear, increasing its "oor size to 65sq m (700sq ft). The living room to the front of the property is a particular delight with its tall ceiling, original wooden "oor and feature "replace. A separate dining room also boasts an original "replace and has doors through to a kitchen "tted with maple units. Off the lobby, is the main bathroom complete with bath and overhead power shower. Upstairs are two spacious double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and original cast iron "replaces. There is on-street residential disc parking to the front.

For more details: Lisney 01-884 0700

LIGHT-FILLED SPACIOUS TWO-BED APARTMENT
Where: No 26 Milltown Grove, Milltown, Dublin 6
Price: 660,000; 2,000 service charge pa

This second floor apartment's appeal is undoubtedly its size. Spread out over 91sq m (980sq ft), it's bigger than most city centre homes. But what's even more appealing is this property's real feel-good factor. Rooms are bright and airy with natural lightfl"ooding the place from bigger-than-average-sized windows . . . and there are lots of them. The main living room is a wonderful light-filled space with a wall of glazing and double doors out to a large private patio. Double doors from here lead to a kitchen/ dining room and separate utility. The two bedrooms are good-sized doubles with fitted wardrobes. The master is en-suite. No 26 is set in a private mature development overlooking the River Dodder.

For more details: Colliers Jackson-Stops 01-633 3700