In the heart of Christchurch, this mid-terraced redbrick house is the ideal pad for those looking to enjoy the perks of city living without being confined to an apartment block.

Dating from the 19th century, this traditional two-up two-down is crammed with character and the double-glazed sash windows are evidence of the renovations and modernisation the present owners have completed over the 10 years during which they have lived here. Selling agent Gunne is looking for offers in excess of £220,000 (€279,340).

Number 9 Davis Place, is located in the maze of streets around the historic Iveagh Markets, but it's a surprisingly quiet location, the quietness of the patio area disturbed only by the bells of Christchurch Cathedral.

The street-facing livingroom is a bright spacious room with an exposed brick floor-to-ceiling fireplace incorporating a Stanley gas stove. Polished oak floors are set off by a built-in oak shelving unit and give a country-cottage feel to the house. This theme is continued throughout the house.

The kitchen is part of a modern one-storey extension that also includes the bathroom. Bright and homely in warm yellow and terracotta tones, the kitchen has a ceramic-tiled floor and wooden units. Patio doors lead to a small urban garden with wooden decking and colourful potted plants. This space catches a lot of sun, and so is ideal for sitting out at evenings and weekends.

Upstairs, there are two bedrooms. The main bedroom is to the front of the house with built-in wardrobes and polished wooden floors. The second bedroom, overlooking the rear, is smaller and is in use as a child's room. The main bathroom is downstairs, between the kitchen and the sittingroom, and has a shower unit.

Many of the eye-catching details throughout the house are modern additions. The front door has stained-glass window panels, while the internal doors have all been dipped. The kitchen units are made from old wooden doors and the upstairs floor boards were only discovered under layers of grime when the old carpets were ripped up.

The convenience of Davis Place is a big bonus - it's not often that renovated properties in this area come on the market. St Stephen's Green, Grafton Street and the city centre are within strolling distance. On-street parking with a resident's disc is an added perk of the property.