Built on the site of the old Dalkey Island hotel a decade ago, this development of 18 apartments was one of the most exclusive apartment complexes in the country. Set at the water's edge with spectacular sweeping views of Dalkey Island and The Muglins, Penthouse S is one of two penthouses in the building measuring 186sq m (2,000sq ft) and boasting a large roof terrace of approximately 60sq m (650sq ft).
The current owners, now based in South Africa, have placed their home, including all the furniture and two car parking spaces, on the market to be auctioned on June 6th with an AMV of €1 million through estate agent Lisney.
Central atrium
The apartment, which occupies the top two floors of the development, has three bedrooms, the smallest of which is used as an office. The master, with lush carpets, is designed like the lantern room of a lighthouse with spectacular views and features remote control blinds on the upper windows.
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The apartment has a fine diningroom off a galley-style kitchen with full-length windows and features art-deco style furniture which is included in the sale.
Upstairs is the pièce de résistance – the livingroom and roof terrace with uninterrupted sea views. All the Rationel windows and doors are Aluclad to provide corrosion resistance from the elements and the room and terrace have their own access to the central atrium of the complex as well as access from downstairs.
Though partially cordoned off for safety, the terrace wraps around the entire livingroom and has huge potential for development as a roof garden and a space for al fresco dining and sunset cocktails. The apartment features high-end sanitaryware and kitchen appliances but the use of laminate flooring in conjunction with luscious carpets might not be to everyone’s taste.
There are two other apartments within the complex on the market, Apartment M a two-bed, 116sq m (1,249sq ft) home on sale through Sherry FitzGerald for €595,000 and Apartment L, a two-bed 103sq m (1,108sq ft) with an asking price of €625,000 through Ganly Walters.
The penthouse with its vast floor space, sweeping views and terrace will attract buyers to this exclusive development, but the management fee, while including a concierge service, at €10,000 per annum is high.
