Dublin 6/from €1.6m:Four Ranelagh mews houses are firmly pitched at those looking for stylish and hassle-free city living, writes Fiona Tyrrell.

Luxurious, contemporary and very chic, a row of mews houses in Dublin 6 have all the ingredients for the ultimate city pad.

Gunne New Homes is handling the sale of 15-18 Dartmouth Place, four townhouses off Ranelagh Road beside the Charlemont Luas stop.

Designed with entertaining in mind and with prices starting at €1.6 million, the homes are firmly pitched at hip urban types looking for stylish and hassle-free city living.

Built on the back garden of three houses on Ranelagh Road, all four houses have small gardens to the rear, rooftop terraces and garages with space for one car.

The houses are laid out over three floors and range in size from 173sq m (1,862sq ft) up to 224sq m (2,411sq ft).

The smaller units start at €1.6 million while the larger ones are priced from €2.25 million.

A clever design by OMS Architects puts the emphasis on light with floor-to-ceiling glazing and lots of skylights.

A spacious entrance hall provides access to the garage (with electric sliding doors), a utility room and guest toilet. To the rear, overlooking the garden, is a bright and airy kitchen/breakfast room.

A flight of stairs leads to the main living area which has a balcony overlooking the breakfast area as well as a terrace.

The layout of this floor differs in each unit. The larger of the four units has a second atrium-style living zone. Two units also have a formal diningroom at this level.

Bedrooms are on the second floor. Three of the four units have three bedrooms and the smaller unit two.

A further flight of stairs leads to a substantial roof terrace with great views over the city.

The decor is minimalist and little has been spared on the fit-out. Flooring is either marble or solid wood. Bathrooms have limestone flooring, Philippe Starck sanitaryware and whirlpool baths. Kitchens and wardrobes are by McNally.

Other features include a home automation system and a service chute on ground, first and second levels.