On view this weekend

Homes in Greystones, Drumcondra, Bray, Dalkey, Mount Merrion and Dublin 8 on view

Homes in Greystones, Drumcondra, Bray, Dalkey, Mount Merrion and Dublin 8 on view

Holmhurst, Portland Road, The Burnaby, Greystones, Co Wicklow, €1.49 million, Lennox Estates

A six-bedroom Edwardian house in the Burnaby in Greystones, Co Wicklow, has had a price cut from €1.65 million to €1.49 million. The house has been owned by the same family for the past 33 years and has been well-maintained, according to the agent. It’s big at 279sq m (3,003sq ft) and stands on half an acre of gardens that include a grass tennis court. The house has old-world charm: a timber-floored entrance hall opens into the reception rooms; the kitchen, opening off the dining room, has a quarry-tiled floor, an Aga and a window seat. A carved staircase leads to the six upstairs bedrooms (one currently used as a dressingroom) and to the family bathroom, with its original cast-iron bath.

On view Saturday, noon-1pm

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31 Home Farm Park, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, €425,000, Lisney

A three-bedroom house which has been nicely upgraded and has a quiet location, 31 Home Farm Park is in a cul-de-sac and overlooks the grounds of St Patrick’s teacher training college at the back. Sliding doors link the living room and dining room in the 100sq m (1,076sq ft) house; the dining room looks onto the back garden through glazed patio doors. This is a real outdoor room. Laid out with cut Indian sandstone, the garden has a water feature, is well stocked with mature trees and shrubs and has outdoor power sockets, garden lighting and an automatic watering system.

On view Saturday, noon-1pm

Serringy, Glencormac, Bray, Co Wicklow, €645,000, Sherry FitzGerald

This is a detached bungalow measuriing 204sq m (2,200 sq ft) on half an acre of well-tended gardens which has good views over the surrounding countryside and looks towards the Sugarloaf, according to selling agent Sherry FitzGerald. Accommodation in the property includes a spacious high-ceilinged living room with a large fireplace; stairs lead to a mezzanine level. There’s an Aga in the kitchen, and a utility room situated off it. Upstairs, two of the five bedrooms are en suite, and all are doubles. The house has a mains water supply – and a septic tank.

On view Saturday, noon-1pm

5 Sorrento Mews, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, €440,000, Lisney

A semi-detached three-storey, three-bedroom 107sq m (1,150 sq ft) house in Dalkey is a short walk to the village along Sorrento Road. It faces seawards and there are good views over rooftops from the upper floors. The house was refurbished a few years ago and has a kitchen with features such as polished granite worktops and a Neff induction hob. Downstairs is taken up by the sittigroom and large kitchen; upstairs, the main bedroom is en suite and all bedrooms have built-in wardrobes with mirrored fronts. There’s a raised back garden and parking at the front.

On view Saturday, noon-1pm

4 Owenstown Park, Mount Merrion, Co Dublin, €895,000, Savills

A detached four-bed backing onto the grounds of UCD sits on half an acre of private gardens – and has development potential, subject to planning permission, according to agent Savills. It’s a traditional 150sq m (1,615sq ft) house with a kitchen, family room, living room and dining room opening onto the back garden downstairs with four bedrooms jupstairs. There is a garage at the sicde, and off street parking for three cars.

On view Saturday, 1pm-1.30-pm

37 Synge Street, Dublin 8, €465,000, DNG

A two-storey over basement house on Synge Street divided into nine flats is a pre ’63 investment opportunity but also has potential to be converted into a family home, according to selling agent DNG. The property has many original period features such as coving, cornicing and window shutters, says the agent. It measures 214sq m (2,300sq ft) and has a large overgrown back garden, with the possibility of vehicular access at the rear.

On view Saturday, 11am-11.45am

Frances O'Rourke

Frances O'Rourke

Frances O'Rourke, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about homes and property