On view this weekend

From large family houses that are ready to walk into and one that needs work; from a smart D4 address to a Georgian townhouse in Tipperary, they’re all on view this weekend

WITH AN ADDRESS at Ailesbury Road in Ballsbridge, Lucca House isn’t as expensive as it sounds. That’s because the modern house is located past the Merrion Road divide, close to Sydney Parade Dart station. On sale through Sherry FitzGerald for €1,950,000, the five-bedroom house dates from the early 1990s, but has been upgraded in recent years. It’s a sizeable house with three reception rooms, a large kitchen overlooking the patio-style garden, and good off-street parking to the front.

On view Saturday, 11.30am-12.30pm

SAVILLS is asking €575,000 for a three-bedroom bungalow on Dean’s Grange Road, Dean’s Grange, Co Dublin, that has the benefit of a 70ft back garden. Called Rockview, the 93sq m (1,000sq ft) house is in good condition, having been remodelled in recent years. However, the decor is a little tired and it could do with a makeover. On the plus side, it’s a pleasant and bright house, with an especially sunny kitchen-cum-diningroom overlooking the wide back garden which is mostly in lawn. There is good off-street parking to the front, and entrances on either side of the house to the back.

On view Saturday, 1pm-2pm

IN BLACKROCK, Lisney is seeking €450,000 for an unusual two-bedroom house at 52 George’s Avenue, close to the Frascati shopping centre. The Victorian house has just 65sq m (700sq ft) of space. The ground floor has a good-sized reception room, and a separate kitchen with French doors leading to an enclosed back yard, and to a small building used as a study/utility room.

On view Saturday, noon-1pm

IN DARTRY, a four-bedroom semi needing full refurbishment at 33 South Hill, is asking €780,000 through Lisney. It’s got 112sq m (1,210sq ft) of living space but the side garage could go to add an extra room. To the rear is a small garden.

On view Saturday, noon-1pm

IN RATHFARNHAM, an attractive, detached house on Scholarstown Road called Van Neis, is asking €1.45m through Sherry FitzGerald. For that you get 372sq m (4,000sq ft) of living space, that includes seven bedrooms, spacious reception rooms, a large eat-in kitchen and a conservatory.

Set well back from the road with a long front garden and electric gates.

On view Saturday, noon-1pm

IN ROSCREA, a Georgian townhouse recently vacated by the Sisters of the Sacred Heart, is due to be auctioned next month through local auctioneers Victor Mitchell.

It has an AMV of €485,000. Located directly beside St Cronan’s Church, with attractive views from its large walled garden, the house has kept some nice period features.

On view Saturday, noon-1.30pm