Moyne Road/€2.1m:Limited public transport used to give househunters reason to pause before buying in Ranelagh, but not any more, writes Brenda McNally.

As with most of the locations along its southside route, the Luas has transformed Dublin 6, which is now even more popular with buyers looking for family accommodation close to good schools and the city centre.

Just a short stroll from the Beechwood stop, 81 Moyne Road is a fine two-storey Victorian residence. The four-bedroom house has an AMV of €2.1 million and will be auctioned by Gunne on May 2nd.

The end-of-terrace property is in perfect condition and features many period details including original fireplaces, cornicing, dado rail, sash windows and a beautiful stained glass window above the first floor return.

The house has been sensitively refurbished and benefits from a contemporary extension to the rear providing over 204sq m (2,200sq ft) of accommodation.

Two interconnecting reception rooms, both with marble fireplaces and a guest cloakroom, lie off the elegant entrance hall which has steps down to the kitchen/family room extension.

Comprising almost 46sq m (500sq ft) this room is the focal point of the house and includes a study area with Oakline built-in shelving. Spanning the width of the house, floor-to-ceiling glazing makes this an extremely bright area and double doors lead to an east facing garden with patio. Salvaged woodblock parquet flooring thoroughout the space provides a warm contrast to the sleek SieMatic kitchen which has a range of white wall and floor units, a granite counter top and stainless steel splash-back.

Upstairs the four bedrooms are all bright and spacious. The master bedroom to the rear and the double bedroom to the front both have built-in wardrobes.

The family bathroom on the first floor return has a free-standing cast-iron bath, step-in shower and marble tiling.