Dublin 2: Edel Morgan visits the nearest thing in Dublin to a loft-style apartment - clean lines and a clever layout make it seem even larger than its 186 sq m (2,000 sq ft).
The sheer scale of apartment two at 74/75 Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2, is only one of its many selling points.
Add to that its sleek interiors and enviable location in a secured block of three apartments on a quiet laneway close to Baggot Street and Government Buildings - all of which is reflected in the guide price of €1.8 million. It is to be auctioned by Gunne Residential on October 30th.
Probably the nearest thing we have in this city to a loft-style apartment - its clean lines and clever layout make it seem even larger than its 186 sq m (2,000 sq ft).
With terraces off most rooms, this four-bedroom penthouse has views of Georgian Dublin from almost every room. A private lift brings you straight into the generous hall way, unless you prefer to take the stairs. The open-plan living / diningroom / kitchen is the ultimate in urban living.
It has steamed beech floors, a bowl flame-effect gas fire and two sets of floor to ceiling glass doors to a large terrace. It leads to a central dining area with frosted glass blocks on the wall and a skylight over where the current owners have a glass dining table. The kitchen is floodlit by three skylights and has smart cream Siematic units, top of the range integrated appliances and a chrome and glass cooker hood. The breakfast counter has a polished marble counter top. Off the kitchen is a long narrow utility room with lots of fitted cupboards, a sink and a washer and dryer. The apartment is wired for a sound system, ISDN line and has video entry.
The main bedroom is a lovely size with doors to a terrace and matching beech furniture which can be purchased by the buyer. It has lots of built-in wardrobe space and drawers. The en suite is pure luxury with Italian marble wall and floor tiles, a large jacuzzi bath, bowl sink and power shower.
One of the walls is half mirrored and, like all of the bathrooms in this property, it has underfloor heating.
The second double bedroom has a marble tiled en suite with a heated towel rail. The remaining two bedrooms are well proportioned and have fitted wardrobes and balconies. The main bathroom is also wall-to-floor Italian marble with a walk-in shower. The apartment has one designated parking place.
