Killiney: €2.6mA two-bedroom apartment in a swanky southside scheme has an asking price of €2.6 million. The Court, Killiney Bay, is a luxury development of 47 two-bed apartments on the site of the old Killiney Court Hotel on Strand Road.

The scheme, comprising two apartment blocks on either side of a Victorian villa, has an enviable Killiney location, beside the Dart station and enjoying great sea views.

The development of one of the last remaining sites along this highly-desirable stretch of coastline was carried out by Ellen Construction.

Ellen, along with architects Henry J Lyons, went to great lengths to ensure the scheme lived up to its glamorous address and no expense was spared.

The development has an impressive finish, all apartments have high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious balconies. The scheme has a 24-hour concierge service and only two units share each hallway and lift.

There is zoned central heating and bathrooms have heated stone floors.

Apartment 5 was purchased by an investor when the scheme first came to the market in 2006. It has been achieving around €4,000 a month in rent, according to the selling agent Lisney.

The second floor apartment has oodles of space with 150sq m (1,615sq ft) and comes to the market in good condition.

A generous reception hall with natural stone floor sets the tone for the apartment.

It leads to the main event - a large open-plan reception room with living and dining zones, which offers great sea views across Killiney Bay from Dalkey Island to Bray Head. This room is exceptional spacious. The living area has a log-effect enclosed gas fire and a built-in bookcase, and opens onto a large balcony.

The kitchen is Siematic with oak-effect units, natural stone flooring, Neff appliances and polished marble worktop.

Both bedrooms are en suite. The apartment comes with two designated underground car-parking spaces. Maintenance fees are €4,000.