Co Louth: €4.5m:Like its Dublin and Cork namesakes, Blackrock, Co Louth, is a sought-after address with the sea on its doorstep and an exclusivity that extracts premium prices in the Dundalk area.

Now one of the best houses in the village has come to the market, asking €4.5 million through joint agents Colliers Jackson-stops and Michael Lavelle Estate Agents.

Sandymount House and gate lodge come with 2.5 acres of mature gardens rolling down to the water's edge. A stone wall protects the lawns from the sea, where residents can admire the view across to the Cooley Mountains from a brick observatory.

The grounds are a special draw, with wide lawns, terraces and a flood-lit tennis court. A walled garden with box hedging and herbaceous borders flourishes behind stone walls.

Although in the heart of the village, the 436,6sq m (4,700sq ft) house is set behind automated gates, a high wall and tall trees.

Dating from 1830, its multi-paned windows, creeper-clad walls and pretty iron and glass canopy over the front door give a pleasing first impression.

With five bedrooms in the main house and a two-bedroom lodge, there is enough living space for the largest household.

A bow-shaped entrance hall opens to a drawingroom with carved marble fireplace, ornate columns and cornicing. There is a bay window with sea views and French doors opening to the gardens.

The fuchsia-painted music room has a carved wood fireplace, alcove bookshelves and a bay window looking out to sea. Linking with the drawingroom is a deep blue diningroom with carved wood fireplace.

The ground floor accommodation continues with a conservatory, breakfastroom with cast iron fireplace, downstairs toilet, utility room, cloakroom and sauna with shower. A bespoke kitchen has a granite-topped island unit, gas Aga and range of integrated appliances.

Upstairs, two of the five bedrooms have en suite showers, while two separate up-to-the-minute bathrooms with power showers serve the remaining three rooms. A walk-in airing cupboard will please busy housekeepers.

The gate lodge has been restored recently and includes a sittingroom, two bedrooms, bathroom and large patio.

Other out-buildings include a boiler room, fuel and tool sheds and a store room.

Just outside the grounds is a public jetty which could be used for boating.