Rathmichael: A restored chapel, once part of an impressive country pile and now converted into a two-bedroom apartment, is on the market for over €430,000 through Sherry FitzGerald New Homes. Justin Comiskey reports.

The Chapel at Old Connaught House is located off Ferndale Road in Rathmichael on the Dublin/Wicklow border and measures 87.7 sq m (944 sq ft). It is part of an upmarket development set on eight acres of mature gardens with a tennis court and paved walkways with views of the sea nearby.

Now a split-level home, the Chapel's reception area has a dramatic 20 ft high vaulted ceiling finished in heavy timber beams and plaster. The livingroom has a three-section bay window measuring eight feet six inches in height.

A glazed door with overhead fanlight gives access to a large elevated terrace offering views over the grounds and coast.

From the main reception room there is a semi-spiral staircase leading to a mezzanine level with a polished timber floor and glazed railed balcony overlooking the living area.

Down four steps from the livingroom is the main bedroom with a 14 ft high coved ceiling that comes with a range of fitted wardrobes in beech and cream.

The kitchen has fitted birch floor and eye-level units with polished granite worktops and integrated appliances while the bathroom - with mosaic wall and floor tiles - features a deep Jacuzzi bath.

Designer Eily Rowe has come up with a decorative scheme typified by polished floors, quality carpets and contemporary light fittings.

Old Connaught House is accessed through electronic controlled entrance gates. A video intercom system to each apartment is in operation and gas central heating is standard.

There is an open viewing of the Chapel today, tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.

Three other two-bedroom apartments are still available at the Old Connaught House development - two in the period house and one in a new block.

Those two in the restored period house are 65 sq m (700 sq ft) and cost €333,000, while a 70.6 sq m (760 sq ft) unit in a modern block is priced at €372,000.

Car-parking is included in the price.

The Old Connaught House development offers easy access to the N11, the DART is nearby and the Old Conna Golf Course is across the road.

Being close to the affluent south Dublin suburbs, there is no shortage of retail, leisure and educational facilities close at hand.