Ranelagh/€950,000: Number 23 Beechwood Avenue Upper is a classic late Victorian 139 sq m ( 1,500 sq ft) semi-detached three-bed house which has been extensively remodelled and extended with taste and flair in the past 10 years. It has a guide of €950,000 prior to auction through Gunne on July 1st.

Beechwood Avenue Upper is a much sought after location, its proximity to the excellent shopping, numerous restaurants, sports clubs and broad range of schools in Ranelagh village making it highly desirable. And the area is very accessible to the city centre, especially with Luas approximately 100 yards away.

On a balmy June evening with the sound of birdsong and the scent of lavender, mock orange and wild roses from the front gardens, the atmosphere on Beechwood is enchanting.

Number 23 has a railed front garden and the hall door, surrounded by abundant clematis, is painted a muted grey. The hallway is also painted in subtle and effective contemporary colours. Under the stairs there is a smart guest toilet.

Off the hall to the front of the house is a formal drawingroom furnished and decorated in period fashion with fine cornicing, a black marble fireplace with delicate tile inset, original sash window and a stripped pitch pine panelled door.

In startling contrast, the contemporary extension at the back of the house is a departure in style and layout. It incorporates a living/diningroom, kitchen and study. The kitchen is fitted out with an excellent range of built-in wall and floor units with a grey-flecked granite counter top, Neff appliances and a Gaggenau gas hob and barbecue grill.

The area is awash with light which streams from the apex of the glazed ceiling.

The extension opens onto the patio which gets sunshine from early morning to late evening. The patio has bleached decking and a low maintenance rock garden; it also has extensive outdoor lighting. There is an outside utility room and side entrance to the front of the house. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, one with a wash-hand basin and shower unit; two of the bedrooms look out on the patio. The main bedroom at the front of the house has some well-designed built-in wardrobes. The main bathroom has a Philippe Starck suite with three very sleek mirrored/cabinet units that exemplify that minimalist look.