However, every now and again a property comes on the market that is truly worthy of this description, such as No 1 Palmers Walk in Palmerstown Manor, Dublin 20. Though simply describing it as 'ready to walk into' would be an understatement. Every room in this home has been given such a thorough makeover by its current owners, there's absolutely nothing new owners need do except unpack.

It's been completely renovated and extended to 158sq m (1,700sq ft) with a double height extension to the side and single extension to the rear, built using reclaimed brick which blends sympathetically with the original house.

Inside, rooms are spacious and light-filled and beautifully decorated to showhome standard.

The ground-floor layout is mainly open plan with a series of connected rooms that include the lounge, kitchen and extended sun room/dining room, with French doors to the garden.

The kitchen features bespoke solid cherry units topped with granite worktops with integrated appliances and built-in oven at eye level for ease of use.

Also at ground-floor level is a guest WC, second lounge with solid walnut flooring and wall-mounted remote control fire and a study.

Upstairs are four bedrooms.

The master is en-suite with a lofty 9ft-high ceiling and features bespoke floor to ceiling, wall-to-wall wardrobes with integrated shelving and matching bed-side lockers.

The adjoining en-suite is pure luxury with walls and floor clad in large format bronze tiles.

It incorporates a Whirlpool Jacuzzi corner bath, separate shower cubicle with Villeroy & Boch shower as well as a chrome-heated towel rail.

The family bathroom is an equally indulgent space tiled in porcelain, with Jacuzzi bath.

The property is approached via electronically-controlled wrought-iron gates with intercom system and is bounded by a red-brick wall. There is space for off-street parking to the front, while the rear boasts a wonderful landscaped garden and large decked area.

Price: 600,000
Agent: Berkeley 01-626 4433