Along with the cachet of a Dublin 4 address, the next owners of No 7 Brendan Road will enjoy that very modern phenomenon of the property boom - an authentic period house sympathetically restored with every contemporary comfort.

So along with the architectural stamp of the Victorian era, with intricate plasterwork on soaring ceilings and original timber floors, this fine house also benefits from equally classy modern additions such as that Bulthaup kitchen with integrated Siemens appliances, and Villeroy & Boch sanitary ware in all bathrooms and en-suites.

Most rooms have a 'wow' factor, but the all-white kitchen possibly steals the show with its generous range of units, a polished limestone floor and light filled, glazed, dining area with French doors to the landscaped garden.

The interconnecting, formal reception rooms have a bay window with stained glass at one end and French doors to the garden at the other. Each is also fitted with gas fires.

Of the four double bedrooms upstairs, one is en-suite, and three retain their original cast-iron fireplaces.

A Jacuzzi bath takes pride of place in the main bathroom, which also includes a separate shower.

The attic room also has a full en-suite.

The 66ft-long rear garden mirrors the house in terms of considered design, having been landscaped with a sandstone patio, neat lawn, trees and shrubs.

Brendan Terrace is a quiet residential street in the heart of D4, just off Morehampton Road, and a few steps away from great amenities that include Donnybrook Fair, a choice of restaurants, shops, leafy Herbert Park with its tennis courts, and a range of schools and colleges. St Stephen's Green is roughly a 20 minutes walk away from the front door.

The lowdown

Address: No 7 Brendan Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4
Details: Semi-detached residence of 223sq m (2,400sq ft) comprising an entrance hall, interconnecting living room and dining room, kitchen (with dining area), utility, guest cloakroom, four bedrooms (two en-suite), main bathroom and converted attic
Highlights: Original cornices, centre roses, stained glass window; Bulthaup kitchen and Villeroy & Boch bathroom
Price: 2.75 million; auction 5 July
Agent: Felicity Fox 01-633 4431