Two years ago, number 16 Monkstown Road, a three-bedroom semi-detached house with off-street parking and an attractive back garden fetched £175,000 at auction. The 1920s house is now back on the market and due to be auctioned by Lisney on April 29th. The guide price is £250,000.

Located within a short walk of Blackrock village, the house has undergone some upgrading including the installation of double glazed windows and redecoration.

The front-facing dining-room has a bay window and varnished floor which is carried through an arch to the sitting-room. Here there is a large picture window overlooking the garden, cast-iron fireplace and built-in shelving. There is also a breakfast-room and galley-style kitchen with fitted oak units. Upstairs the main bedroom has a fireplace, built-in window seat and access to the attic area.