The elegant living room is one of four reception rooms in No 2 Merlyn Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

The term 'trophy home' has been in the news recently and this property in Ballsbridge certainly falls under that category. No 2 Merlyn Road, just off the Merrion Road, is a semi-detached house of pre-war style and with large gardens front and rear.


The 236sq m (2,540sq ft) of space includes a more recently designed bright, welcoming family room – unrecognisable from the original garage space from which it was converted. It's the free-flowing open aspect of the kitchen and four reception rooms that, says Richard Kerrigan of selling agents Finnegan Mention, makes this a home suited for entertaining on a generous scale as well as an ideal family residence.


Entrance is through the brick- surround front porch and into the hallway, which has a tiled floor and guest cloakroom. Both the formal drawing room and dining room have cast-iron fireplaces and interconnecting double doors.


The dining room also connects to the conservatory. This is a later addition to the original house and is a bright room with hardwood floor and French doors out to the rear garden. The conservatory also connects to the large kitchen, extensively fitted with floor and wall units with integrated appliances, granite worktops, and breakfast counter.


Leading off from here is the informal family room. French doors also open to the rear garden from this room. The utility room and a small study complete the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs are four bedrooms and a bathroom.


The rear garden is a real feature of the property and includes a Liscannor slate patio and lawn, all sheltered by mature trees and shrubs.


Price: €2.25m


Further details: Finnegan Menton 01 614 7900