No 5 Bannaville is a renovated and extended home with old-world character combined with modern comforts. The leafy cordylines to the front and rear gardens give a tropical feel to this early Victorian villa, which is laid out in traditional style of reception rooms at hall level, bedrooms at lower ground floor.

Set well back from the road, entrance is along the path beside the gravelled front garden and up the granite steps to the hall door.

To the left is a wonderfully bright living/dining room with an entire glazed wall looking down over the stylish deck and courtyard garden to the rear.

The streamlined kitchen is functional and modern with maple presses in the shaker style and fully integrated appliances. There are three bedrooms; the main bedroom is carpeted and has built-in wardrobes.

Outside, the decked rear garden is designed as a space in which to relax and have impromptu al fresco meals when the weather permits.

Red geraniums grace the raised beds around the timber deck and these are currently complimented by brightly striped directors' chairs and a bistro table. A spiky cordyline provides shelter and privacy in this inviting 'outdoor room'.

There is pedestrian access from the rear laneway.

No 5 Bannaville is within walking distance of cafes, shops, the Luas and St Stephen's Green.

The lowdown

Address: 5 Bannaville, Ranelagh, Dublin 6
Details: 120 sq m (1,296 sq ft) period (1840s) terraced house; hall, living/dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom, gardens front and rear
Highlights: Exceptionally bright interior with floor-to-ceiling glazing in dining room. Sheltered deck and patio garden. Smart Dublin 6 location a stone's throw from the Grand Canal.

Price: 925,000
Agent: Savills HOK 01-496 7017