Dublin 16: from €445,000Nine apartments and mews houses around former stable buildings have style and a high-spec fit-out, writes Fiona Tyrrell.
An exclusive development of mews-style homes in the converted stables of Ballintyre Hall in Dublin 16 go on sale this weekend.
One of the most unusual schemes on offer in Dublin at the moment, Coach House Square is nine homes built in and around former stable buildings.
The development forms part of Glenkerrin Homes' up-market Ballintyre development, which set new standards for finish and fit-out when it was first launched in 2004.
Four years on, selling agent Savills HOK is launching the beautifully renovated courtyard scheme. It is one of the last parts of the highly successful development on 24 acres.
Although accessed via the main entrance to Ballintyre on Ballinteer Avenue, Coach House Square is set apart from the main development and has a secluded feel thanks to a strip of mature chestnut and sycamore trees which marks its perimeter.
Working around the existing stable and annex buildings, the developer and architects McCrossan O'Rourke Manning have put emphasis on retaining the distinct old world charm.
At the centre of the fully enclosed Georgian-style courtyard is an impressive fountain surrounded by cobbled footpaths and rose bushes.
The western edge of the courtyard, formally the stables, has been converted into three own-door one-bedroom studio apartments. The 51sq m (549sq ft) plus units feature a large living area with valued ceiling and bedrooms at mezzanine level. At the south three one-bedroom own-door units incorporate an old stone wall, which once formed part of the old fruit and vegetable hothouses. Prices start at €445,000 and go up to €470,000.
Part of an annex to the main house has been converted into a two-storey three-bedroom Georgian mews priced at €880,000 with 158sq m (1,700sq ft).
This impressive unit has lots of period detail, including the original turned balustrade, staircase and wine store, which are the main features of a large livingroom.
Upstairs, the original fireplaces, window boards and shutters have been retained.
Also at this end of the courtyard is a two-bedroom single storey mews unit with 111sq m (1,195sq ft) priced at €675,000, and a one-bedroom unit with 65sq m (700sq ft) of living space priced at €510,000. The scheme has been finished to an exceptionally high standard with the emphasis on period style.
Deep granite sills, sash windows, solid internal doors and high ceilings feature throughout.
All parking has been limited to the external perimeter to protect the ambience of the courtyard.
Meanwhile, the main house, to be sold complete with planning permission for four apartments, is due to come on the market shortly.
