Situated in the picturesque Royal Terrace East in Dun Laoghaire, No 6 is a two-storey-over-basement, mid-terrace Victorian home brimming with classic elements such as fireplaces, exquisite plasterwork, sash windows, and wooden shutters, alongside several modern enhancements.

This residence boasts a charming front garden adorned with a railing and gravel, along with a delightful seating area. A granite staircase leads to the front door, featuring original stained-glass panels, opening into an elegantly designed entrance hall complete with ornate coving, a ceiling rose, a marble-tiled floor, and sophisticated grey walls, establishing the aesthetic for this 302 sq m dwelling.

Directly to the right are two refined reception rooms, linked by graceful arched double doors, showcasing splendid plasterwork, panelled walls, and oak herringbone parquet flooring to enrich the ambiance. This level also features the first of five bedrooms.

The additional four bedrooms are located on the first floor and within the upper returns. Notably, the primary bedroom includes a freestanding bathtub positioned by an oriel window that offers views of the park. Uniquely, the rest of the en suite facilities — featuring a walk-in shower and double sinks — are separated by a half wall behind the bed, while the family bathroom is situated on the first-floor return.

The garden level is home to informal living areas, including a family/cinema room equipped for 7.1 surround sound, a contemporary kitchen fitted with high-end appliances, and a breakfast room that boasts a lantern roof light and French doors leading to the garden. Additional conveniences include a utility room, a guest WC, and a walk-in cloakroom.

Furthermore, all principal rooms are equipped with wiring for internet, 4K video, and satellite television.

The rear garden, encircled by aged stone walls, features a gazebo-style wooden shed, two patios, a well-tended lawn, mature trees, and herbaceous borders, with access to a back lane for added convenience.

Highlights: The charming back garden with its old stone walls is definitely a noteworthy feature.

Key Information: All main rooms are pre-wired for internet and satellite TV.

Co Wicklow, €585,000

Located adjacent to the Kildare border, about 4km from Grangecon, “The Nest” features a beautifully refurbished detached stone residence, with extensive updates by the owners since its acquisition four years ago.

The renovations cover rewiring, replumbing, and replastering, along with new insulation and triple-glazed sash windows and doors, enhancing the energy rating to a B2 standard.

Previously expanded to nearly triple its original size, this home presents 185 sq m of living area. A tiled entrance porch leads to a 38 sq m triple-aspect sitting room, accentuated by a part-vaulted ceiling, a fireplace with a solid fuel stove, oak flooring, and French doors that open onto a rear patio.

Adjacent lies the kitchen/dining area that features a vaulted ceiling and rear French doors. The custom-designed Noel Dempsey kitchen showcases granite countertops, an island, a double-oven electric Aga, and integrated appliances, including a wine fridge. The kitchen also connects to a utility room and a boot room, which contains built-in storage, seating, and a stylish guest WC.

Beyond the sitting room, the back hall leads to the main bedroom, which includes a walk-in wardrobe and a chic en suite shower room complete with underfloor heating.

Upstairs, two further double bedrooms are available, one featuring built-in wardrobes, and the main bathroom contains a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower, and additional underfloor heating.

Set on a landscaped site of just over half an acre, this property is secured behind an electric sliding gate and hedging, featuring a driveway, front lawn, and ample planting. The back garden includes two patios — one equipped with a heater — planted beds, cut-stone retaining walls, and steps leading to a raised lawn with an attached garage.

What we appreciate: The impeccably maintained interiors and thoughtful extra features.

Noteworthy Aspect: The property is equipped with a back-up generator that can power the entire house.

Dublin 9, €895,000

No 68 Home Farm Road is a mid-terrace four-bedroom house constructed in the mid-1930s, recently refurbished and enhanced since its last sale in 2020, offering 140 sq m of chic living space.

This residence enjoys a comfortable B1 energy rating. Recent upgrades include new insulation for walls, floors, and attics, new double-glazed windows, and a modern two-zone heating system with Google Nest controls. It also features a new roof; a gas combi boiler; an extended family bathroom; and a newly constructed shower room along with a separate utility on the ground floor.

The front garden has been transformed into a gravelled area that facilitates off-street parking for two vehicles. Entering through the arched entrance leads to a small porch and the front door, which opens into a hallway with attractive herringbone flooring. This flows into the living room on the right, which features a bay window, a ceiling rose, a corner fireplace, and wall panelling.

On the opposite side of the hall is a compact yet appealing new shower room/guest WC outfitted with patterned tiled flooring and wall panelling.

At the rear of the home, an extended kitchen/dining/living area boasts a 4m-wide sliding door to the garden, ample windows, and roof lights. The kitchen is outfitted with quartz worktops, an island, a downdraft electric hob, a pantry cabinet with integrated sockets, and appliances including a fridge and dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room, providing additional storage, plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, and an integrated freezer.

On the upper floor, the largest bedroom includes a bay window, bespoke fitted wardrobes, and original timber flooring. The extended bathroom has been fitted with a freestanding bath and a walk-in double shower.

The back garden features a granite patio spanning the width of the house, adjacent to a lawn and a steel shed.

What we value: All renovations and improvements have been completed.

Learned Detail: The wiring is prepared for an EV charging point and an electric gate.