Merrion Village is still one of the top locations in Dublin 4 for apartment living. The distinctive 20-year-old complex opposite St Vincent's Hospital and the Merrion Centre has always sold well in slow as well as in buoyant markets.

For that reason alone, Sherry FitzGerald is expecting strong interest in an attractive two-bedroom apartment, number 135, which is for sale by private treaty at £450,000 (#571,400). The 920 sq ft home - clearly more spacious than in virtually all new city developments - is nicely positioned on the third floor and has a south-facing balcony off the spacious livingroom. The kitchen is designed to make cooking easy and trouble free. The main bedroom has lots of space and comes with sliding mirrored wardrobes and a tiled full bathroom en suite. Car-parking is included and the annual service charge is £1,100 (#1,397). Merrion Village offers a high standard of security and while most of the homes are owner-occupied, any apartment going for letting would obviously attract considerable interest in the current market.

Number 135 Merrion Village: third- floor apartment in a secure development built around 20 years ago. The 920 sq ft home has a south-facing balcony and is on the market for £450,000 (#571,400)