Late summer, in the lull when most of the property market takes a holiday, can be a good time to buy a house. And Glendale, a modern 3,000 sq. ft house on Ferndale Road, in Rathmichael, Co Dublin, is "for quick sale" by private treaty through agents Gunne, with a price tag of £750,000-plus.

The property was for sale at auction in June, when it was withdrawn by Lisney at £775,000.

The house is a bright, modern family home standing on one acre of private lawns. It features lots of timber ceilings and flooring throughout, and has six bedrooms. A black and white tiled entrance hall opens into a wide hall with a polished maple floor.

The drawing-room and dining-room off it both have pine ceilings and timber floors, and both open into the garden. The kitchen has a tiled floor, and is fitted with oak units and a breakfast counter; it opens directly into a large, wide conservatory.

Downstairs, there is also a family room, and a bedroom with an en suite shower room described as a "guest suite".

Upstairs, there are five bedrooms and a fully-tiled family bathroom. The main bedroom has both an en suite bathroom and a walk-in dressing-room, fitted with a range of cupboards.

Outside, there is a sun deck, barbecue area, and a timber play chalet. The garden is well-maintained, and has plenty of trees and shrubs.