Oak Lawn, Templecarrig, Delgany, Co Wicklow, is a large bungalow built 30 years ago and designed to maximise its rural setting and its 2.2 acres of spectacular gardens bounded on one side by a rippling stream.

Expected to fetch in the region of about £450,000 at a Lisney auction on July 15th this four-bedroom house has a surprisingly contemporary feel and some clever features - such as the under-floor heating throughout. With a floor area of just under 3,000 sq. ft, it is an ideal house for entertaining. Its big, airy drawing room has a south-facing wall composed entirely of glass with a sliding door giving on to the patio, flowers and lawns.

The connecting dining room also has a glazed door opening to another section of the garden, and the main bedroom on the same wing opens on to its own sun trap and patio area. The curved drive from front gate to hall door is roofed and shaded by mature trees including cherry blossom which make a great show in April and May.

The drawing room and interconnecting dining room are to the right of the hall. This is an impressive space whose pale wool carpet, along with carpets and curtains elsewhere in the house, will be included in the sale. A heavy curtain can be drawn between the drawing room and dining room to create more intimate rooms. A lobby with fitted bookcases connects the drawing room to the main bedroom area. This comprises dressing room, bedroom and bathroom. The dressing area has two walls of fitted louvre-door wardrobes. Tucked away on its own is an attractive bathroom with mirrored walls and a sunken bath. The kitchen opens to a breakfast room-cum-family room which has a glazed sliding door to a sunny patio for al fresco breakfasts. To the rear of the hall are two small south-facing bedrooms, each with a fitted wardrobe, and a third larger bedroom with fitted wardrobe and vanity dressing table.

A large room currently used as a study would make an excellent family room, especially in winter. It has a fireplace fitted with a back boiler. The house is heated by under-floor warm air central heating. There is a double garage.

The gardens have copper beech, silver birch, conifers, magnolia trees and rhododendrons. The profusion of trees, flowers and shrubs makes for year-round colour and great variety in shape and texture.

However, despite its size, this informal and charming garden has been planned for low maintenance.