One of the best vantage points to appreciate Jonstel House, at Cherrywood Road, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin, is standing on the front terrace looking down on a garden woodland. Behind is the split-level bungalow, perched high above the valley and set in a secluded 1.25 acres.

Hamilton Osborne King is quoting a guide price of £1.3m for this five-bedroom house which is for sale by private treaty. The price includes carpets, curtains and top-of-the-range kitchen appliances.

Built by the present owners in 1978, the bungalow was designed to take advantage of the elevated site with many rooms opening directly on to an extended, two-tier Liscannor stone terrace. The gardens have been professionally landscaped and lovingly maintained. The reception rooms and main bedroom have recently been redecorated. Glazed double doors lead to an entrance hall and down into a livingroom, decorated in pastel colours. There is a pine ceiling and Adam-style marble mantelpiece. The raised dining area has sliding patio doors to the front-facing terrace, and patio doors also lead off to a large conservatory with a tiled floor.

A Poggenpohl fitted kitchen is in shades of pale blue with striking deep blue floor tiles. Equipment includes a Gaggenau oven and washing machine. Sliding doors open to the terrace. The main bedroom is decorated in shades of crimson and cream. One panel of the mirrored wardrobe slides back to reveal a built-in TV and music system. The en suite shower room has mirrored cupboards and open shelving. There are three more ground floor bedrooms, two with built-in wardrobes.

The lower level includes a large family room with solid-fuel stove and built-in bar, a fifth bedroom with en suite and built-in wardrobes, and utility room.

At the entrance, security gates open to reveal a winding drive flanked by flowering shrubs and conifers. The rear of the house is set in lawn. The front garden is negotiated by paths and steps, and at its heart is a secret garden.