No 18 Mountpleasant Square: 2.65m

DUBLIN'S signature architecture is the classic Georgian townhouse, and this lovely home at No 18 Mountpleasant Square combines that period elegance with the sort of living space many 21st century families dream about.

Leading off the hallway to the left are two formal reception rooms, each with wideplank floorboards typical of the Georgian era with original fireplaces, ceiling coving with centre rose and crystal chandeliers, and sash windows with working shutters. Both rooms interconnect via double doors. A quirky feature on this level is the butler's pantry, now kitted out with maple wooden presses and a Franke sink unit.

The garden level of the house is informal and family friendly with a bright, inviting kitchen opening through French doors to the garden, a large dining room with elegant period features and another set of French doors to the rear, plus a relaxed family room with built-in shelving in the fireplace alcoves. The utility and modern wet room complete the rooms at garden level.

Upstairs there is a total of four bedrooms. The largest of these overlooks the rear garden and is en-suite, while to the front another double bedroom overlooks a vista of trees. Period style dominates the main bathroom, complete with heritage bath and mahogany storage press.

At the bottom of the 100ft back garden is a shed, parking bay, and access to the rear laneway. The property was originally for sale by public auction earlier this month with an AMV of 2.2m, and is now private treaty at 2.65m.

The lowdown

Address: No 18 Mountpleasant Square, Ranelagh, Dublin 6

Details: Georgian two-storey over garden level terraced house spanning 205sq m (2,200sq ft) and comprising an entrance hall, two interconnecting reception rooms, butler's pantry, two landings, four bedrooms, en-suite, main bathroom, wet room, garden level hall, kitchen, utility, dining room, TV room and 100ft rear garden.

Highlights: A wealth of period features...marble "replaces, sash windows with working shutters...and wonderful living space in four reception rooms with a large kitchen opening through French doors to the landscaped garden.

Price: 2.65m

Agent: Colliers Jackson-Stops 01-633 3700.