Howth: €1.1m Number 1 Woodside on Balkill Road, Howth is one of three elegant townhouses carved out of a late Victorian property which enjoys striking sea and garden views.

Agent Douglas Newman Good is guiding €1.1 million for the two-bedroom period townhouse with some 111sq m (1,200sq ft) of floor space which is for sale by private treaty.

The Woodside development off Balkill Road was built in the mid-1980s. Number 1 is one of five houses at the rear of the four-acre site. Perhaps the biggest selling feature of the development is the private courtyard and communal gardens shared by all 17 mews and townhouses.

The substantial and mature gardens have a number of patio areas and sun terraces, a herb garden, and a wooded area complete with wood trail, bluebells and wild garlic. The house is entered through an original double stained-glass front door which leads into a pretty hall with mosaic tiled floor. To the right is a smart living/diningroom with timber floor. The bright room is dual-aspect with a seated area at the bay window and French doors leading out to a leafy private patio area. The room also has a Victorian-style fireplace and recessed lighting.

The tidy kitchen comes complete with Neff appliances and generous storage space in white fitted units. Off the kitchen there is an L-shaped utility area. A guest toilet completes the downstairs layout. The spacious main bedroom has impressive views over Howth and out to Lambay Island and Ireland's Eye. The en suite has pretty blue wall tiles and bath with shower attachment. The second bedroom, currently a twin, has views over the communal gardens.

The service charge for the property is €1,500 and it comes with a garage and separate storage shed.

Located in a gated development just a few minutes from Howth, number 1 Woodside will attract someone looking for townhouse living without missing out on the garden experience.