Few would guess that 3 Cove Terrace on Sandycove Avenue East, Sandycove is less than four years old, not something from Leopold Bloom's time. The bonus is that behind the Edwardian-look façade of this four-bedroom house are all the amenities of an ultra-modern home.

Lisney is guiding €1.2 million prior to auction on October 21st for the 202 sq m (2,173 sq ft) end-terrace house, one of three townhouses built by Greg and Lucienne Wheeler in the grounds of their home. Back in February 2002, this house was quoting just over €1 million.

With its easily maintained interior and compact but pretty westerly garden, 3 Cove Terrace would suit a busy couple looking for character without the headaches of heavy maintenance.

Underfloor heating, a smart bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath and a SieMatic kitchen with granite worktops and expensive appliances are some of the plus points. Living areas are open-plan and windows floor-to-ceiling, to allow in as much natural light as possible.

Beyond the period-style front door is a split-level hallway incorporating a guest toilet. Double doors open to a large airy sittingroom with 3.5 m (11 ft) high ceiling, bay window and stone fireplace with gas flame-effect fire. The kitchen/diningroom is another family-sized space, with polished granite worktops, a steel Blanco sink, Miele deep freeze and Neff cooking appliances. At the top of a maple-railed staircase are four good-sized bedrooms, all with wardrobes and two with en suite power showers. The very large bay-windowed main bedroom with steam shower en suite is currently used as a study.

The general bathroom has a Jacuzzi bath with shower over. A large attic storage space has a Velux roof light.

There is off-street car-parking to the front. Landscaped with mature shrubs and borders, the neat back garden is positioned to catch the afternoon sun.