Dublin 4: A period house in need of refurbishment will give new owners the opportunity to buy into one of Donnybrook's most sought-after avenues.

Mason Estates is guiding €850,000 prior to auction on March 4th for 8 Sandford Avenue, a four-bedroom period house with a large back garden.

The development potential is sure to attract builders, so the price could be on the conservative side considering this cul-de-sac is off Marlborough Road.

On the plus side, period features are intact, with original fireplaces and ceiling coving. The sittingroom to the front is particularly bright; there is a formal diningroom and kitchen/breakfastroom to the rear.

Upstairs, two of the bedrooms are very large, with a period fireplace in one of the rooms.

The west-facing back garden has rear access and mews potential, subject to planning.

The walled front garden includes off-street parking.