Standing at the front door of "Stella Regis", Tibradden Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, a panoramic view of the city and suburbs is spread out below. The elevated location of this modern dormer bungalow is one of its major attractions.

Built in 1997 on an acre of ground, the original site dates from the 1900's and had a family house and dairy. A link with the past has been maintained through the preservation of five cut granite stone outhouses which offer considerable potential for development and add to the property's distinctive appeal. The present owners knocked down the original house and constructed gate posts and pillars from the granite stone.

The house will be auctioned on May 29th and Daphne Kay & Associates give a guide price of £600,000 (#762,000).

With 2,200 sq ft of accommodation, this well appointed home is built on generous lines. All the reception rooms have sliding doors to a paved patio which encircles the exterior. An entrance lobby with ceramic floor opens to a good-sized square hall. Stained glass and teak double doors lead to a drawing room with marble mantelpiece and slate hearth. A door opens to the frontfacing patio. The diningroom is connected to patio and kitchen. Across the hall a family room also opens to the front patio.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with timber units. An adjoining utility room has a tiled sink unit, washing machine, dryer and more storage space.

There is an en suite bedroom on the ground floor, as well as a separate toilet. A teak staircase leads up to a landing which has two large shelved walk-in linen presses. There are three further large bedrooms, all with walk-in wardrobes and fitted wardrobes. The master bedroom is en suite with double shower. The main bathroom has a jacuzzi double bath.

The stone outhouses set at the side of the house are extensive and could be the location for stables, or a home business. The front drive sweeps round to provide parking beside the house. At the rear is a walled lawn area fringed by mature trees.