This post is sponsored by Sherry FitzGerald.

HOUSE-HUNTING? HERE are five properties in the Dublin 6/6w area that are open for viewing this weekend.

The area – which includes popular residential areas like Templeogue, Terenure, Rathmines, Ranelagh and Dartry – is an attractive proposition for buyers who want to be in close proximity to the city centre. While years ago, many of the period homes in the area were converted into flats, this trend has well and truly reversed as families saw the potential of a spacious family home in such prime locations.

Upward price trends inevitably followed but with the levelling out of prices in today’s market, these areas are once again more affordable and present great value for money in an area on a par with Dublin 4. Read more about the area here.

Property 1 – 44 Garville Avenue, Rathgar, Dublin 6

• Asking price: €795,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 3 March, 11am-noon
  
• Why you should see it… Wonderful reception rooms with fine original period detail (marble fireplaces, detailed plasterwork, sash windows with working shutters); rear garden is a big bonus, exceptionally private with a valuable rear access for off-street parking; on a quiet and tree-lined road just off Rathgar Road.

Property 2 - 21 Richmond Hill, Rathmines, Dublin 6

• Asking price: €795,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 3 March, 1.00-2.00pm
  
• Why you should see it… A warm and welcoming family home laid out over three levels, further enhanced by an impressive extension to the back of the house; south west facing walled garden with sheltered granite patio; conveniently located between the villages of Ranelagh and Rathmines.

Property 3 – 31 Frankfort Avenue, Rathgar, Dublin 6

• Asking price: €725,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 3 March, 11am-noon
  
• Why you should see it… Beautiful red brick Victorian residence, cleverly and tastefully extended; 80ft rear garden with space and access for parking; impressive kitchen/dining/family room with inner courtyard; close to Cowper LUAS stop and to Rathgar, Rathmines, Dartry.

Property 4 – 20 The Orchard, Terenure, Dublin 6w

• Asking price: €575,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 3 March, 11am-noon
  
• Why you should see it… Really convenient location close to Terenure and Templeogue villages, within easy commuting distance of city centre and M50; light-filled rooms, well-proportioned modern accommodation with very spacious living and dining rooms; very pretty garden; tasteful Farrow and Ball paintwork and wooden floors.

Property 5 – 62 Abbeyfield, Milltown, Dublin 6

• Asking price: €320,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 3 March, 1pm-1.30pm
  
• Why you should see it… End of terrace three-bedroom duplex with private steps to the hall door; ideal location at the back of sought-after modern development; ample parking; modern kitchen; sunny terrace off the kitchen; extra windows to the side allow natural light to flow in; walking distance of Ranelagh and Donnybrook villages and Milltown LUAS stop.

To see other properties on open view this weekend, click here.