A former school for young ladies in Bray, Co Wicklow, has been turned into a small apartment block with 13 units to rent from £800 to £1,500 per month. The apartments are all two-bedroom units - apart from one - and are being let by local agents H J Byrne.

Toner House, on Sidmonton Place, dates from the 1880s and is Venetian Gothic in style, with a mostly redbrick exterior, bay windows and arched doorcases. Upgrading includes a lift to each floor, as well as well-fitted kitchens, tiled bathrooms, draught-proofing and a remote control security system. Each apartment has its own gas-fired central heating system. Many period features have been retained, including moulded ceiling cornices, fold-away doors, marble mantels and sash windows. The apartments range in size from 650 sq ft to 1,220 sq ft and include kitchen appliances, light fittings drapes and curtains.