St Jude's, 12 Auburn Avenue, in the heart of Donnybrook, in Dublin 4. This elegant period redbrick has been the city base of former Government minister Michael O' Kennedy for the past couple of years.

It is due to be auctioned by Sherry FitzGerald on June 27th and has a guide price of £525,000 (666,610).

It is well-located close to Herbert Park and has two main bedrooms, as well as a much smaller room, which could pass as either a child's bedroom or a study. The front garden is bound by wrought-iron railings. It is small but well-landscaped, leading up to a small porch. The spacious hallway boasts some attractive ceiling plasterwork, a dado rail and a centre rose, as well as an arch.

Off the hallway are the interconnecting drawingroom and diningroom, separated by dividing doors. These are very fine rooms, ideal for entertaining, with high-ceilings and marble fireplaces which have attractive tiled inserts. The drawingroom is wallpapered in cream and has a picture rail as well as a three-bay window. The diningroom has terracotta wallpaper and a sash window overlooking the rear patio area.

The downstairs area is carpeted but new owners might prefer the polished floorboards underneath.

To the rear of the hall is a small livingroom with a marble fireplace. This is a bright room which could be used as the diningroom. It leads directly into the kitchen, which is well-designed with Shaker units to make the optimum use of limited space. It has a window and a door with large glass panels leading outside.

Also off the hall is a small lavatory.

A mahogany staircase leads upstairs to the first-floor landing, an area with cupboards and a hot-press, as well as the family bathroom.

Also off the landing is the study or third bedroom, which would only be suitable for a young child. It is a pleasant room with a tiny cast-iron fireplace, fitted wardrobes and bookshelves.

The staircase continues up to the top landing which is large enough for a desk. There is another bathroom at this level, as well as the two double bedrooms. The main bedroom to the front has a cast-iron fireplace and a bay window, as well as fitted wardrobes. It is decorated in blue and white.

The second bedroom to the rear also has a range of fitted wardrobes. To the rear outside is a small patio area, nicely paved but it is not a large area and wraps itself around the extension.

A notable feature is a large brick chimney which is an outdoor barbecue. A residential disc-parking scheme applies.