DUBLIN 4 - €3M: A HOUSE ON Ailesbury Road for €3 million sounds a bit of a bargain even in these gloomy times, but the house in question, Ischia, is located at the far end of the road close to Sydney Parade Dart station.

It's a good location for families, close to schools and UCD and there is a big shopping centre five minutes away on the Merrion Road. The four-bedroom house measures 195sq m (2,100sq ft) and has a good-sized back garden. Simon Ensor of Sherry FitzGerald is asking €3 million by private treaty.

The accommodation includes bright interconnecting reception rooms and a kitchen that could easily be extended to the back or side. Though not particularly large or grand, Ischia's location may well make it attractive to foreign governments seeking an embassy in Dublin. Parking for up to six cars in front adds to its appeal.

Ischia, Ailesbury Road, Dublin 4

Four-bedroom semi-detached house with room to extend.

Agent:Sherry FitzGerald