Dublin 14: €725,000 The quaint old-style houses on Churchtown Avenue - originally built as servicemen's homes - are ideal candidates for a smart refurbishment job with their large back gardens and undeniable character.

The cul-de-sac location, off Churchtown Road and minutes from Ranelagh and Dundrum, attracts both young families and downsizers.

Douglas Newman Good's Terenure office is expecting 4 Churchtown Avenue, Dublin 14 to fetch €725,000 at auction on September 22nd. The 136sq m (1,460sq ft) three-bedroom house has been extended and given a complete makeover, ending up with a look that could grace the pages of a glossy interiors magazine.

Crisp white walls and an uncluttered contemporary decor with modern artwork creates a fresh up-to-the-minute look.

The house has been finished to an impeccable standard, with marble and stripped pine floors, timber Rationel French doors and expensive fittings.

A roof-lit entrance hall opens to a bright and airy sittingroom with French doors to the garden.

There is a sandstone fireplace, oak flooring and three Velux windows for additional light.

The kitchen/diningroom includes sleek white units with integrated appliances, wood floors and a pretty cast-iron fireplace.

There are two ground floor bedrooms, one with a cast-iron fireplace which could be used as a family sittingroom.

Bedroom three and a very smart bathroom with porcelain floor and wall tiling are on the first floor.

An attic room could be a study or guest bedroom.

The back garden extends to 47 metres (155ft) and is well planted with colourful borders, fruit trees, gravelled area and terrace.