Apartments in period houses afford a way of living in style without the cost and responsibility of maintaining a large property.

Brooklawn House, Stradbrook Road, Blackrock, Co Dublin, in the middle of a mature and well-landscaped development of duplex-style townhouses, has been converted into six one-bedroom and two-bedroom duplex apartments. Granite steps lead up to the hall door and into a shared entrance hall which has original cornicing. Number six, for auction on September 15th through Sherry FitzGerald, is located at the front of the house on two levels. Measuring approximately 730 sq ft it is particularly bright and decorated throughout in a light and airy style with an extensive use of white and cream. The guide price is £210,000.

The living-room has two large windows, one of which is a bay, and both feature original shutters. Decorative plasterwork overhead and a white marble fireplace with a cast-iron inset add to the period feel, along with white-washed wooden floors.

A curved cast-iron staircase leads downstairs to the kitchen, which has wooden floors and built-in units, along with a cream-coloured Aga. The countertops are granite, and there is a fitted old-fashioned ceramic sink. The kitchen offers access to a shared, paved patio area.

The stylish double bedroom has extensive built-in wardrobe space with attractive panelled mirrors. Off this room, is a well-fitted bathroom with a white suite and Mexican-style tiles. Wooden flooring continues throughout all the downstairs rooms.

Brooklawn House looks out over gardens well stocked with shrubs and and plants and there is parking to the front, as well as separate storage at the rear.

The property is located about midway between Blackrock and Monkstown and is close to schools, public transport and not far from the coast.