A small but secluded back garden with a detached studio/ garage is a strong selling point of 9 Emorville Avenue, Portobello, Dublin 8. The three-bedroom Victorian house carries a guide price of £220,000 prior to its auction on June 2nd through Jackson-Stops McCabe.

Off the hallway, a bright sittingroom features a bay window, high ceiling, cast-iron fireplace and hardwood floor. This is carried through to the study/bedroom which also has a cast-iron fireplace. The breakfastroom, kitchen and utility room are at this level. Two further bedrooms and a bathroom are upstairs.