Last of the penthouses in Howth scheme

A cool £1 million is the asking price for each of the two 2,200 sq ft penthouses at Corr Castle, Howth in Dublin 13. They are for sale through Douglas Newman Good along with a smaller penthouse, two ground floor one-bedroom apartments and two ground floor two-bedroom show apartments. This will be the last chance to buy in this development.

The two large three-bedroom penthouses each have four balconies. The kitchen/breakfastroom is vast, sleek and modern with two balconies, one facing west and the other east. The westfacing balcony overlooks the 16th century Corr Castle, which is the focal point of the 93-unit complex built by Ellier Developments. The hall has an oak floor and a large hot-press. The main bathroom is tiled, while the kitchen units are largely cream with marble and granite counter tops and incorporate an island with storage. There are a range of appliances including a touch pad cooker.

The livingroom is huge with two sandstone fireplaces, wooden floors, a skylight and a balcony overlooking the castle. The room could be divided by furniture or screens into two separate spacious areas. The main bedroom has extensive wardrobe space and a tiled en suite with a bath and shower. A timber decked balcony with wrought iron rails has views of Deerpark Golf Club and the Rhododendron Gardens. The second bedroom also has an en suite with shower. There is recessed lighting throughout the apartment. The smaller three-bedroom 1,800 sq ft penthouse is priced at £750,000. Again the livingroom is large with two fireplaces and a balcony overlooking the castle. The main bedroom has a large balcony and an en suite and the second bedroom also has an en suite. The third bedroom is a good size. This one has a smaller kitchen area than in the other penthouses.

The one-bedroom ground floor apartment, with 876 sq ft, has an asking price of £245,000. It comes carpeted and has a storage area and a large hot-press off the hall and a standard bathroom tiled with power shower and bath. The livingroom is generous with a sandstone fireplace with black granite hearth. There is a flagstone terrace for al fresco dining. The kitchen has a tiled floor and comes with a Neff stainless steel extractor and white Arena kitchen units. The main bedroom has an en suite with a corner shower unit. There are also two ground floor two-bedroom show apartments which come fully furnished. One is a 1,006 sq ft apartment with an asking price of £350,000. The other has 1,158 sq ft and costs £435,000.

Tastefully decorated by Peter Johnson Interiors, it has a striking blue hallway with a natural fibre carpet, a livingroom with leather sofas, a sandstone fireplace, a fabulous zebra print chair, and a dining area with a glass table with four red-cushioned chairs. The kitchen has white Arena units with a beech counter top and a range of appliances. The main bedroom has an en suite and ample wardrobe space. The service charge ranges between £250 and £1,000, depending on the size of the apartment.