Claremount, a development of 26 houses built by Parkway Properties and designed by OCA Architects, was partly constructed in 2007, at a time when its four-bedroom houses were projected to sell for €2.275 million. By June 2009, prices for these properties had fallen to €1.15 million. The development is now owned by Nama, and construction with the aim of finishing the estate has recently commenced.
Number 2, at 198sq m (2,131sq ft), is privately owned and was bought unfinished five years ago by the current owners, who designed the house to their own streamlined specifications.
The uber-modern white kitchen by Allmilmo, with black Silestone countertops, boasts domino units in the central island to include two gas hob units, a teppanyaki griddle and barbecue. Overhead, a remote-controlled extractor fan lies flush with the ceiling, adding to the streamlined effect.
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Open-plan living room
The open-plan living and dining room, featuring polished walnut flooring, was two rooms in the original plans, but now stretches the entire length of the house. In keeping with the sleek design, all the ugly television boxes and wiring are kept in the control cupboard under the stairs, allowing sound and vision to be controlled by red-eye units. A five-camera security system is also housed here.
A study with built-in walnut units, modern travertine bathroom and utility room complete the ground floor.
Upstairs, off a wide landing, are four bedrooms, the master of which has a large en-suite with a television, perfect for watching the soaps while having a soak.
It is not often that the lavatory is one of the features of a house, but the owners here installed a high-tech Toto Washlet in their family bathroom at a cost of €5,000. Said by some to be the world's most sophisticated toilets, Washlets eliminate the need for toilet paper, have heated seats and use half the amount of water of their counterparts. An integrated bidet has water jet adjustment for cleansing various body parts.
After cleaning and drying the user, the smart loo then cleans itself.
While the house’s rear garden is small, new owners can use the beautiful walled garden of the old Claremount estate opposite for recreation. Annual service charges are €1,100.
This high-tech property, in pristine condition, is for sale through estate agent Turley Property Advisors, with an asking price of €890,000.
