Other property stories in brief

Dublin 14: €2.8m

Lisney expects in the region of €2.8 million for 11 Heidelberg, Ardilea, Dublin 14, a detached five-bedroom family home in walk-in condition, at auction on June 29th. Built in the 1960s, Ardilea is a mature scheme accessed via Roebuck Road and is near Belfield and Deer Park, Mount Merrion. Number 11 has been significantly remodelled and given a top-notch revamp. Its 280sq m (3,012sq ft) of living space includes a super open-plan kitchen/living/diningroom, a classy drawingroom and a family room. Three of the bedrooms are en suite and the large rear garden is landscaped and has a pond.

Portlaoise: €800,000

Laois agent Seamus Holland is asking over €800,000 for a large home on the outskirts of Portlaoise. Ashley House, Dublin Road is a solid family home set on large grounds. With 251sq m (2,700sq ft), the house has five bedrooms, four of which are en suite. The finish is of a very high standard, particularly in the exceptionally large kitchen/dining/sunroom. There is ample car-parking to the front of the house and a large raised garden to the rear. Ashley House is a 10-minute walk from the town centre and opposite the former Killeshin Hotel, which is currently being developed.

Ranelagh: €1.55m

A pretty four-bedroom Ranelagh redbrick with a contemporary makeover has an AMV of €1.55 million in advance of auction on June 28th through Sherry FitzGerald. Off Dunville Avenue, 9A Annesley Park is close to all the Ranelagh hot spots, including Beechwood Luas stop. Its 120sq m (1,300sq ft) of living space comprises two reception rooms and a kitchen which leads to a breakfast room. The modern revamp has not overshadowed the property's Victorian charm - the diningroom has an exposed brick chimneybreast and original floorboards are found throughout. A rear garden has a patio area.

Terenure: €1.7m

A secluded location and great garden are likely to be the big selling points for 9 Hyde Park, Terenure, Dublin 6W. Douglas Newman Good expects in the region of €1.7 million for the five-bedroom house at auction on June 29th. Located off Fortfield Road, Hyde Park is beside Bushy Park and close to Terenure village. The detached dormer has been extended and has 228sq m (2,455sq ft). Accommodation includes two interconnecting reception rooms, a large kitchen and conservatory. A large and private garden is beautifully landscaped and has a summer house, decked area and garage converted into office.

Westport: €750,000

Westport agent Tuohy Real Estate Alliance has set an asking price of €750,000 for Congress, a large family home with superb views over Westport, Clew Bay and Croke Patrick in Knockranny. Its 224sq m (2,410sq ft) of living space is laid out over four levels with a fine reception room on the first floor taking full advantage of the views. The house has two other reception rooms, a modern kitchen and five bedrooms - two of which are en suite. Built in 1982, the house is in good condition but new owners are likely to put their own stamp on it. Knockranny is a five-minute walk from the centre of Westport.