In Monkstown, Co Dublin, Corry McMahon Auctioneers is asking £210,000 for a two-bedroom 1,0000-sq-ft penthouse apartment at 8 Shandon Hall, which is for sale by private treaty. It is situated off Monkstown Road, in walking distance of Blackrock and Monkstown villages. Double doors open from the entrance hall into the living-room, which has a pitch pine ceiling, fireplace and spiral staircase rising to a small mezzanine study area. There is also a kitchen/dining area. The main bedroom has an en suite shower room. Other features include secure parking, storage area, double glazed windows, south facing balcony and electric central heating.

Management charges are currently £300 a year.