Set along the river Dodder, this des res Dublin 4 apartment on the fifth floor has views west to the Aviva and east to Grand Canal Dock.
Overlooking Fitzwilliam Quay and the river Dodder, and set at the top of the apartment block, is a penthouse that is generous in size and beams light into every corner of its 115 square metres of space.
It is the only apartment on this floor and benefits from a wraparound balcony and views into the Aviva Stadium and across to Grand Canal Dock.
Address: 55 The Moorings, Ringsend, Dublin 4, D04N720
Asking price: €725,000
Agent: Sherry FitzGerald
That said, number 55 is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse that is unfurnished and will likely disappoint a little when you first view it in real life, for it has been virtually staged for sale, and the styling shows a crisp contemporary set-up.
But take a breath and look around.
The bones of it, comprising its volume, and the light and space it offers is something special for this Dublin 4 location.
It opens into a large L-shaped hall with lots of storage.
The accommodation is set at the back of the property, leaving the front as a broken plan space comprising a living cum dining room that extends to 55 square metres, the size of some two-bedroom apartments.
The tri-aspect living area is square in shape and gets light from the north, west and south.
On a clear day, you can see the mountains.
From here, there are multiple access points out to the wraparound balcony where you can watch the greyhound racing at Shelbourne Park, across the water and hear the roars from the Aviva Stadium during the Heineken Cup season and the summer gigs.
The dining room is a rectangular space with a wall of glass looking onto the balcony.
This leads through to the dual aspect kitchen whose fitted units are set in a C-shape.
The principal bedroom is sizeable.
Extending to over 23 square metres, it includes a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom.
The second bedroom is also a double, but more modest in size.
Both have access to a balcony.
The property is close to every sort of amenity, from bouji bakeries to neighbourhood brunch spots, restaurants and bars.
The Bord Gais Energy Theatre is a short walk.
You can sauna at Hot Box in Bolands Mills.
Irishtown Nature Park offers walking trails along the Poolbeg Peninsula, kite surfing, and even swimming off the South Wall.
Poolbeg Yacht, Boat Club and Marina is an established centre for water-based sporting activities.
The location is first class. The villages of Sandymount and Ballsbridge are also on the doorstep, and the city centre is also within easy reach.
You could also jump on the Dart at Grand Canal Dock.
Agent Sherry FitzGerald is seeking €725,000 for the D1 Ber-rated property, which includes a designated underground parking space.
