HIDDEN away in a cul-de-sac off Merrion Road in Dublin 4 is a modest four-bedroom semi that will tick the boxes both for down-sizers or couples looking to trade up into a good neighbourhood

Houses don't come up for sale too often on Merrion View Avenue, which is positioned close to the junction with Ailesbury Road, between the grounds of St Michael's School and the Merrion Shopping Centre.

Number 7B is a period house with a spacious 157sq m (1,699sq ft) of living space and a pretty back garden that overlooks the grounds of the boys' school .

It's for sale by private treaty though Lisney, asking €1.25 million. Inside, a wide and bright hallway leads to two separate reception rooms -- a livingroom to the front and a diningroom behind.

At the back of the house, a sunny breakfastroom, with access to the back garden, connects through to the kitchen, which overlooks the 42ft garden that is mostly in lawn.

As with many houses of this style, the first of the bedrooms is on the return, and unusually it has steps leading.d down to a bathroom.

The remaining three bedrooms are on the first floor with the largest bedroom to the front having an en suite shower room

A garage to the side of the house is a distinct bonus in this neighbourhood, although new owners may well opt to turn it into additional living space, subject to the necessary planning permission.

7B Merrion View Avenue, off Merrion Road, Dublin 4

Period four-bedroom semi-detached house with garage close to junction with Merrion Road.

Agent:Lisney