Cottage in the village with a big interior

Dalkey: €1.7m Granite Cottage on Ulverton Road in Dalkey will appeal to people who want be right in the thick of things.

It's in busy spot in the village, beside the petrol station, and a minute's walk from the shops, restaurants and cafés, of Dalkey. With a guide price of €1.7 million prior to auction through Sherry FitzGerald on September 30th, it's clear that this is no ordinary cottage.

Completely renovated and extended by the current owners, the double-fronted house is larger that it looks with a floor area of 233sq m (2,510sq ft) that includes four reception rooms and a a stunning kitchen at the back of the house.

The front door with its original granite doorcase opens into a wide elegant hallway with two fine interconnecting reception rooms, divided by folding doors, on the left. Matching sandstone fireplaces have Georgian style grates.

A large en suite bedroom and study lead off the other side of the hall. Steps lead down to the kitchen area with its travertine marble floor, oak units and double Aga. Double doors open to a large family room, where there are French doors to the 40 ft back garden.

Three upstairs bedrooms, and a gorgeous family bathroom complete the layout, while generous off-street parking is a valuable asset for Dalkey.