It is rare enough that freehold shops come on the market in Rathgar village in Dublin 6. For that reason alone there is likely to be strong interest in two adjoining retail buildings going for sale in one or two lots through Hamilton Osborne King.

The next door neighbours who have decided to sell together are the owners of Piano Plus and Gareth Miller Photography,.

They are directly across the road from Christchurch Presbyterian Church in the village.

The agents are quoting a guide price of £1.25 million (€1.59m) for the combined buildings or £750,000 (€952,303) for each of them.

Apart from the two shops there is office space on the upper floors as well as a one-bedroom apartment There is also planning permission for two additional apartments at the rear.

The two traders are planning to relocate their businesses and will also consider renting their premises.

Piano Plus has almost 1,160 sq ft of retail space and a first floor office of 500 sq ft. Garret Millar's shop has 1,089 sq ft and an overhead apartment.

There is a right of way over a side entrance giving access to a garden shared by local residents.

Rathgar is one of the most vibrant south Dublin suburbs with a whole range of convenience retailers who trade exceptionally well.