Spacious penthouse in Carrickmines for €875,000

The cattle were lowing in the field adjacent to 12 Beckett Hall, a two-bedroom penthouse, in a small apartment block built in 1997 by Park Development adjacent to Carrickmines Wood, when this writer surveyed the southeast facing views from the terrace that runs the length of the property.

For now you can see nothing but green space, the bucolic scene only interrupted by the noise of cars passing on the Carrickbrennan Road.

Approximately three hectares in size, this undeveloped land has no current permission on it but has been zoned “to protect and improve residential amenity” meaning that in the future if someone applies for planning and adheres to the criteria it could be developed.

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The interior is impressive, offering lots of living space. Originally a three-bedroom property, it measures 191sq m (2,055sq ft) and has its own lift access that leads into the hall as well as its own door and entrance stairs.

The owner annexed one of the bedrooms to extend the kitchen, turning it into a good size eat-in space with doors opening out to the terrace. It has granite worktops, a Miele slim size integrated dishwasher and Neff appliances.

The apartment’s star feature is its large open-plan living dining room, accessed via a decorative glass door. Spanning the width of the property the living area has a gas fire inset and a home bar and a terrace that faces the small housing development Carrickmines Wood.

The dining area is big enough to accommodate a table for ten. The proportions of these rooms will suit a wide range of decorative styles in particular downsizers looking to hang on to their furniture.

The property has two good- size double bedrooms each with plenty of storage. Both have shower en suite bathrooms. There is a third bathroom with a bath. The property is asking €850,000 through agents SherryFitzGerald. It comes with two parking spaces. Management fees are €3,800 per annum.