Their love of tradition and history, gentleness and refinement and detailed architecture led them to adopt a more modest approach to renovating, one that saw them retain many of the buildings original characteristics while gently incorporating some modern conveniences.

No 7 is an utterly charming end-of-terrace redbrick Victorian residence of 97sq m (1045sq ft) and boasts bright and spacious accommodation.

The entrance hall is typical of the era in which it was built, with original timber flooring, fan light, dado rail and decorative ceiling cornicing. Off it, to the right is a reception room with fitted gas fire and double doors to the dining room/kitchen. This is a large room, floored in quarry tiles with exposed brick fireplace fitted with gas fire and maple units with polished granite worktops and integrated appliances.

Also on this level is the main bathroom.

Upstairs are three bedrooms . . . two double, one single. Bedroom two features a beautiful period fireplace and original timber floors.

Outside the front gravelled garden is bounded by the original wrought iron railings. The 30ft rear garden is laid mainly in lawn with a secluded paved patio area.

There is a large outhouse with fitted shelving and cupboards which has been plumbed for a washing machine.

Price: 975,000
Agent: Felicity Fox 01-633 4431