When homehunting in Dublin, apartments and duplexes can often offer more space and better Ber ratings
Not all apartments are created equal.
Some are better constructed than others, have more personality, or more space.
Here are four in Dublin to consider, priced from €420,000 to €435,000
A literary past and period proportions
Address: Apartment 2, Synge House, Synge Court, Churchtown, Dublin 14, D14HY59
Asking price: €425,000
Agent: Bespoke Estate Agents
2 Bed1 Bath71 m²Apartment
Bespoke Ber exempt 01 661 9670
A two-bedroom, one bathroom apartment within a period property in Dublin 14 that was the childhood home of JM Synge, gives you proportion and a pretty good story to tell when you invite guests around for drinks or a bite.
It was the opening night of his Playboy of the Western World at the Abbey Theatre, which he co-founded, that caused riots in the audience in 1907.
Measuring 71 square metres in size, this unit is set at entrance level, which is via a set of steps and is within what would have been the drawing room of the house.
It has high ceilings, intricate plasterwork, sash windows and a feature fireplace. Facing south, it gets lots of sun.
The kitchen has cherry units, and the principal bedroom is bathed in light.
The bathroom is also notable. The Christoff Bathroom designed space has marble countertops and a crema marfil floor.
It comes to market with one parking space.
Phoenix Park life, River Liffey walks and three balconies
Address: Knockmaree, Chapelizod, Dublin 20, D20W876
Asking price: €420,000
Agent: Flynn Estate Agents
This brick-fronted duplex offers a house feel in one of west Dublin’s most desirable areas for less than such a property might cost.
The B3 Ber-rated residence is at the top and has an open plan kitchen, living, dining room that leads out to a balcony with easterly orientation.
It measures 90 square metres in size.
The first of its bedrooms is also at this level and has a balcony looking onto greenery. This room is currently used as a home office. It could also become a second sitting room.
There are two bedrooms on the top floor, along with the family bathroom.
The principal, which is ensuite, is to the front and leads out to a third and very private balcony, a lovely place to linger on weekend mornings.
It comes to market with one parking space.
Well-connected and freshly decorated
Address: Apartment 68, Rockview, Blackglen Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18R530
Asking price: €425,000
Agent: DVW Smyth
Built by Shannon Homes, this dual aspect three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is on the first floor of a low-rise development in Sandyford, an area that has first-class connections into the city and out as far as Bride’s Glen. It now feels very much like a residential area as well as being a business district.
Extending to 94 square metres, the B2 Ber-rated property is big enough for a small family. It has an open plan kitchen, living room with the principal bedroom, with an ensuite, adjoining it.
The other two bedrooms are at the other end of the large apartment.
Freshly decorated throughout it comes to market with two designated parking spaces.
For the football crazy
Address: Apartment 43, Block F, Milner's Square, Whitehall, Dublin 9, D09AE82
Asking price: €435,000
Agent: Horan Estates
This top-floor three-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse apartment adjoins one of the city’s top football clubs, St. Kevin’s F.C.
Its past players include Liam Brady, Damian Duff, Ian Harte, Stephen Carr, Alan Maybury, Robert Brady, Jeffrey Hendrick, Dara O'Shea, Evan Ferguson and Jack Byrne.
At 120 square metres, the property is also sizeable.
The B3 Ber-rated home has a large open-plan kitchen cum living room that is light-filled and opens out to a west-facing terrace that is both sheltered and private.
The ere are three good-sized bedrooms. The principal bedroom is ensuite.
It comes to the market with two designated underground parking spaces.
