Church Road home offers hope to those praying for a Killiney address

DETACHED houses in Killiney don't come cheap and it's probably no surprise that a four-bedroomed property on Church Road, has an asking price of €1.2 million.

However, in comparison to other seaside sales in the Dublin region, Birdswell has a rather a modest asking price.

And what do you get for the money? You get a stylish 1930’s house in a sheltered belt of mature trees with lovely views of the Dublin mountains.

The property is too far inland for sea views but is just a few minutes drive from the famous beach: ideal for families during the long summer holidays and for windy winter walks. Birdswell is in very good condition, says Audrey Strong of Ganly Walters, and it comes with a lofted detached garage that could provide extra space if required. In fact, the site offers plenty of room for expansion, she says.

As it is, the property has plenty of room for the average family.

The main drawing room is close to the front entrance and this is fitted with wooden a wooden floor and white painted fire surround with granite insert. The large conservatory is to the rear of the house and it has double doors leading to a patio.

A hallway leads onto the kitchen, breakfast room and dining room.

All rooms, except the kitchen, pantry and guest WC which have tiles, have wooden floors.

Upstairs are four bedrooms with one ensuite room and a main bathroom and the landing has access to the attic.

The house is alarmed, has oil heating and piped TV and one of its most attractive features is the acres of mature gardens.

Specimen trees and shrubs provide plenty of privacy for this well-maintained and elevated property.