Apartments in the surburban residential setting of Castleknock, Dublin 15, are going on sale this weekend with prices competitively pitched to appeal to the first-time buyer. Designed by O'Mahony Pike and developed by Castlethorn Construction, the first 30 one and two-bedroom units are being launched at Fernleigh in Riverwood off the Carpenterstown Road.
Price and quality of finish are likely to be the selling points of these apartments in a market where the discerning owner occupier has much to choose from. Two-bedroom apartments start at £146,950 (186,588) going up to £167,950 (213,252) for a 1,020 sq ft split-level apartment with a large studio and private roof terrace.
The scheme is low density, with 10 three-storey blocks of just six apartments - five blocks of which are going on release this weekend. The blocks are interspersed amid a townhouse development. Attractive copper detail on the entrance canopy and the downpipes of the show block give an indication of what to expect inside. There are four apartment types with only one ground floor one-bedroom apartment per block priced at £138,950 (176,430)and five two-beds per block from £146,950-£167,950 (186,588-213,252). The selling agent is Leahy Property Consultants.
The one-bedroom units are 550 sq ft and have a spacious open plan sitting/dining/kitchen area with wooden doors to a small landscaped and paved private terrace and a communal area beyond. Other features of the room are a fireplace with black slate inset, high skirting boards and a substantial Shaker-style kitchen area with granite-effect worktops - which like all the apartments, comes with appliances as standard. The double bedroom has attractive white slatted fitted wardrobes.
The cheapest two-bedroom unit is 635 sq ft and costs from £146,950 (186,588). While the layout of the open plan living area is similar to the one-bed, double wooden doors lead to a large balcony with a steel and glass surround. The main bedroom is a double and the second is a reasonable-sized single with fitted wardrobes and room for a work station. A larger 817 sq ft £154,950 (196,745) two-bed has a cleverly designed living area with glass blocks demarcating the kitchen from the dining/sitting area. The main bedroom has double corner windows and an en suite bathroom. The second bedroom is a double.
The split level two-bed apartment has a large hallway leading to the living area and two double bedrooms, one of which is en suite. On the upper level is an studio with high ceilings, recessed lighting and a glazed area leading out to a small paved terrace.
Behind that lies the communal roof garden. Each block has parking, which is included in the price, and is surrounded by a small landscaped garden. The development is close to Coolmine train station.
