Good-sized apartments with fancy kitchens and underfloor heating a short walk from the Four Seasons hotel will attract D4 people trading down, writes Fiona Tyrrell.

SWISH APARTMENTS at a prominent Ballsbridge address are pitched at the trade-down market. Rexdon Court is a scheme of 12 large three-bedroom units on Sandymount Avenue, just off Merrion Road.

Built on the site of a former guest-house that was called Rexdon Lodge, the scheme consists of large, beautifully-finished apartments designed with empty-nesters in mind.

The address will appeal to people looking to trade down in the D4 area: the Four Seasons Hotel is a stone's throw away - it can be seen out the window of eight of the 12 apartments - and Herbert Park is a short stroll. All the other D4 hotspots are in striking distance.

The apartments are all a decent size, ranging from 112-172sq m (1,215-1,500sq ft) and there are no no penthouses - so keeping up with the neighbours will be that bit easier. Prices are in keeping with the top notch address, starting at €1.55 million and going up to €1.85 million. Selling agent Sherry FitzGerald New Homes will be opening three show units this weekend.

All apartments have large open-plan livingrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, ideal for entertaining. Acorn Developments hasfinished all the Rexdon Court apartments exceptionally well: all units have thermostatically-controlled underfloor heating, mood lighting and a built-in multi-media entertainment system which can be controlled via touch screens.

The John William-designed kitchens are particularly attractive with a mix of walnut and high gloss units, fancy Kuppersbusch appliances, American-style fridge freezers, professional chef taps and waste disposal units.

Prices include a parking space in the underground car park, which unusually is accessed via a car lift. There are different layouts on offer, but all units have a number of balconies to choose from. There is a also landscaped roof terrace with great views.

FACTFILE:

NAME:Rexdon Court, Sandymount Ave, Dublin 4

NUMBER OF APARTMENTS:12

PRICES:from €1.55million-€1.85million for apartments ranging in size from 112-172sq m (1,215-1,500sq ft)

FEATURES:John William-designed itchens with a mix of walnut and high gloss units, Kuppersbusch appliances and American-style fridge freezers . Apartments also have thermostatically-controlled underfloor heating, mood lighting and touchscreen-controlled multi-media entertainment .

AGENT:Sherry FitzGerald New Homes

WEBSITE: www.SherryFitz.ie