Approximately eight miles south of the city centre. Borders Sandycove and Dalkey to the south, Dun Laoghaire to the north, Glenageary to the south/west.

Average house prices

Although close to the big price players such as Sandycove, Dalkey and Killiney, there is affordability at the lower end of the market in this pretty southside village. According to Jacqui Tallon of the Dun Laoghaire office of Sherry Fitzgerald, Glasthule's varied stock of houses has prices to suit the first-time buyer, as well as those with a sevenfigure sum to spend.

"Artisan cottages on Coldwell Street are in and around the 430,000 bracket at the moment. Eden Villas are typically sturdy ex-Corporation homes with good gardens and a two-bed requiring modernisation could be priced from 500,000 upwards. We are currently selling a tastefully extended and refurbished four-bed in O'Donnell Gardens for 760,000.

"Similarly, a three-bed end of terrace on St Paul's Terrace, is priced in the region of 750,000. Devitt Villas are priced between 800,000 and 900,000. And of course there are the large, period seafront villas running up to Sandycove that can fetch up to several million."

Type of houses

One and two-bed cottages; 1920s/1930s three-beds; ex-Corporation terraces with gardens; one to two-bed apartments in converted period, two-storey over basement houses; three to four-bed Victorian seafront villas.

Best streets to live in

Any street fits the bill in this unspoilt village. Devitt Villas is popular for its three-bed 1920s yellow-brick houses with gardens. Coldwell Street and Findlater Street are keenly priced. Eden Villas has first time buyer appeal Rental market Demand for rental property tends to be for three to four-bed family homes. Rents achieved can be in the region of 2,000 to 2,5000 for a typical four-bed semi

Transport
The Dart at Glasthule/Sandycove station is the most convenient route to the city.

Bus numbers include the No 7 and 59.

Amenities

Cavistons food market, fishmongers and restaurant; Halo jewellery boutique; Sole shoe boutique, several other fashion boutiques; local Spar; post office; coffee shops; seafront walks; Dalkey and Dun Laoghaire amenities within easy reach.

Schools
Harold Primary School on Eden Road; Loreto, Dalkey; St Joseph's Cluny in Killiney; Rathdown (girls); CUS, Monkstown (boys); St Andrew's, Blackrock; Blackrock College.

Future development plans

No major plans, ensuring this compact coastal area retains its quaint village appeal.

On the market

No 35 O'Donnell Gradens , Glasthule, Co Dublin
Price: 760,000
Bedrooms: four Details: The agents of this charming, end of terrace home strongly reccommend viewing, as the quaint period facade belies a truly bright and contemporary interior. It's also deceptively spacious at 137sq m (1,473sq ft), with four bedrooms and and generous living space. Overall accommodation briefly comprises the hall, living room, kitchen/breakfast room, two shower rooms, dining room, sun room, and four bedrooms. To the front is a driveway with parking for two cars and there is a side entrance to the southeasterly rear garden. A big attraction for many buyers will be that address . . . within walking distance of Glasthule village, Sandycove and Dun Laoghaire.
Agent: Sherry FitzGerald 01-284 4422