Killiney: €795,000Church Road in Killiney is best known for its large family homes on generous grounds, but there are smaller properties hidden among the area's showpiece homes.

Ashley Lodge is a case in point - a renovated gate-lodge hidden behind security gates within the Killiney Gate development.

For sale by private treaty through Lisney with an asking price of €795,000, the two-bedroom house is in mint condition with 76sq m (814sq ft) of living space floored throughout in solid oak.

The unusual octagonal hallway leads to a spacious livingroom with fireplace, and an eat-in kitchen with a full range of light oak units with integrated appliances. The main bedroom has an en suite shower room while the second bedroom has the use of a smart bathroom.

Outside, there's off-street car-parking for two or three cars and a sunny patio big enough for an outdoor dinner party.