Dublin 4: from €1.5mThe Aventine, a new development of townhouses along the Dart line in Sandymount, Dublin 4, is aimed at buyers looking for very contemporary, low maintenance living.
Located off Serpentine Avenue, at Railway Cottages, it's a short walk to Lansdowne Road Dart station, and Sandymount village and strand.
Prices start at €1.5 million for the 146sq m (1,577sq ft) two-bed house up to €1.75 million for a three-bed of 183sq m (1,969sq ft). The selling agent is HT Meagher O'Reilly New Homes. Built by the O'Connor Property Group, the houses are low on frills and high on tasteful design and quality finish. From the paved driveway and courtyard at the front, it is obvious they are aimed at professionals who don't want the hassle of a garden and older people trading down to an easier life.
With a view of Ballsbridge Court apartments and the Dart line, the houses have three levels, with bedrooms in the basement and top floor. The ground floor has an open-plan livingroom and diningroom, and the look is very modern, muted and fuss-free- with cream tiled floors, white walls and spotlighting.
A home automation system controls the lighting, multi-room audio and a home cinema entertainment centre. Off the diningroom, a small but well fitted kitchen has cream gloss units, granite worktops and Neff appliances. Rich walnut internal doors and wall panels in the hall give a classy understated finish.
The basement has two good-sized double bedrooms with access to a decked patio area. One has a large en suite and a dressingroom, and the third bedroom has plenty of wardrobe space.
The main bathroom has a large bath and shower attachment. All of the bathrooms, including the main bedroom en suite on the top floor, have subtle cream tiling, Philippe Starck fittings and large mirrors.
Attention has been paid to storage with cubby holes throughout the house and a utility room in the basement.
