The living room opens through double doors to the sunny kitchen/dining room and leads through another set of double doors to the sun room. These spaces form the real hub of the house, with the delight of the garden waiting beyond. Just a step out from the sun room is this leafy oasis of sheltering plants and shrubs enclosing a sunny patio. Outdoor lighting enhances the invitation to use this space for al fresco dining on fine evenings.

Entrance to the house is through the spacious hallway with coved ceiling. Attractive features in the living room include the large bay window, open fireplaces, built-in bookcases, oak floor and ceiling coving.

The fully fitted kitchen/dining room has painted wood

The lowdown

Address: No 2 Sir Ivor Mall, The Chase, Blackrock, Co Dublin Details: Modern mid terrace; 93sq m (1,001sq ft); entrance hall; living room; kitchen/dining room; sun room; three bedrooms and bathroom Highlights: Ready to walk into, attractive decor, private rear patio and garden with herbs and mature trees, pedestrian rear access and offstreet parking Price: 725,000 Agent: Savills HOK 01-288 5011 presses, a breakfast bar, integrated appliances and natural stone floor. The tiling continues through the dining area and on to the sun room.

Upstairs off the landing are the three bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes and carpets.

The bathroom is fully tiled and has both a bath and power shower.

Sir Ivor Mall is conveniently set close to a host of amenities including schools and shopping centres at Blackrock, Stillorgan and Dundrum.It is also a short walk to the Luas terminus in Sandyford.