The latest phase of the Stanford development in the Ardilea estate in Clonskeagh, Dublin 14, goes on sale today, with prices ranging from £199,950 (#253,880) to £674,950 (#857,010).
The Castlepark Construction scheme is located in a choice position on the site of the former Deerpark Hotel - a stone's throw from the £1 million-plus houses which made headline news last season. GPK Properties will be opening show apartments and taking bookings at Stanford throughout the bank holiday weekend.
The 24 units being launched today mark the final phase of this distinctive development, which has a total of 36 apartments arranged in two adjoining blocks, facing a small row of townhouses.
The entrance is accessed through well-landscaped gardens, with a spherical water feature, pergolas and winding pathways to the main entrance to prevent unplanned parking. The townhouses, with private gardens and separate parking, are particularly well laid out.
On offer are three one-bedroom units of 538 sq ft from £199,950 (#253,880) and 18 two-bedroom apartments ranging between 755 sq ft and 850 sq ft priced from £299,950 to £349,950 (#380,860 to #444,340). There is one fabulous 1,400 sq ft penthouse at £674,950 (#857,010) and two large four-bedroom townhouses, also from £674,950 (#857,010). As would be expected in a new development aimed at the expensive end of the market, the Stanford units are very stylishly finished inside and out. Communal staircases are in cherry wood, glass and brushed steel, there is a glamorous entrance hall with cherrywood wall panelling and marble floors and architraves and skirtings throughout are of solid ash.
Ground-floor units have good-sized decked patios and there are sit-out balconies on the upper floors. Two-bedroom units include an en suite bathroom with the main bedroom, and an extra-large living area. The penthouse sports wraparound decked balconies, huge living accommodation and kitchens fitted with double-sized Smeg cookers.
The townhouses are deceptively large at 2,045 sq ft and have a very sensible layout. A kitchen/family living area at garden level includes a gas-fired Aga and room for a breakfast table. There is a study/bedroom with en suite shower. The formal sittingroom, adjoining diningroom, guest bedroom and bathroom are at entrance level, with a small deck off the sittingroom. Two double bedrooms on the top floor with quaint sloping ceilings are en suite.
Residents' parking at Stanford is underground, with one free space per unit and an extra one behind each of the townhouses.
