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Thu 05 May 2004€2.25m High-spec trophy homeRathmichael: Sandwiched between Shankill and the mountains and, like parts of Howth, deceptively rural, Rathmichael is one of the most highly sought-after locations in south County Dublin.Houses are almost always large, detached and have all the trappings of a serious trophy home. Following this Rathmichael rule is 7 Ferndale Glen, a 348 sq m (3,750 sq ft) five-bedroom property quoting €2.25 million by private treaty sale through Mulrooney Property Consultants.