Ballsbridge €1.1m: A modern duplex hidden away in a cul-de-sac in the heart of Ballsbridge, carries an AMV of €1.1 million prior to auction through Gunne Residential on October 25th.

Benton, on Granite Place, is accessed through an archway between a row of shops by the Dodder. The three-bedroom house has 108sq m (1,160sq ft) of living space.

Built in 2005, the ultra-modern exterior is of polished iroko timber with oversized double glazed windows. Inside, it's a bright and lofty space.

An open-plan living, dining and kitchen area is where most of the living and entertaining is done. High vaulted ceilings and clerestory windows maximise the amount of natural light entering the home.

A large burnt orange feature wall provides a nice contrast to the solid beech floors. Internal doors, architraves and skirting are also in beech.

The kitchen has Shaker-style wall and floor units, polished granite countertops, integrated stainless steel appliances and an island bench.

Double doors leading to a small balcony off the kitchen can be left open when entertaining to create good cross ventilation.

Natural light filters through large Velux windows in a wide hallway which leads to the bedrooms. The owners have cleverly used this space to showcase colourful artwork.

There are three bedrooms, two with floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes. The main bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a power shower and walk-in wardrobe with custom-built fittings.

A mauve feature wall adds some brightness to the otherwise neutral colour scheme.

In keeping with the contemporary theme, the home has many mod cons including an integrated internal zoned sound system, Cat 5 cabling and a good security system.

Downstairs is an entry hall with a tiled wall and beech-framed feature mirror.

A utility room has wall and floor units and plenty of storage space.