DUBLIN 7:THIS terraced house at 76 North Cirucular Road isn't strictly a vicarage, in that it is not Church property.

However, it is home to a young vicar and his family who have lived there for the past five years. They are now moving back to the UK, and the four-bedroom house is being sold through Douglas Newman Good asking €645,000.

Located close to the Phoenix Park gates, the three-storey house has an intriguing extra in a separate building at the end of the 80ft back garden. It’s fitted out as a recording studio – the vicar being involved in the music industry.

Inside, a sense of calm prevails in the large, clutter free reception rooms at hall level, where walls are painted a celestial blue. Downstairs, the ground floor has a thorougly modern feel with a large family room to the back, opening onto the garden.

The open-plan kitchen has goodlooking maple units topped in granite and underfloor heating. All appliances are being included in the sale. There is also a large en suite bedroom at this level, as well as a utility room.

Three further bedrooms – the main bedroom and two singles – occupy the first floor and share a large shower room with a double share.

There is also a family bathroom complete with a double-ended bath.