Two in Blackrock, one traditional the other contemporary

MOUNT MERRION AVENUE - €1.5M:A CONTEMPORARY house on Mount Merrion Avenue designed by architect Tony Mullen has the air of a swish urban penthouse apartment but with its own garage, patio garden and roof terrace. It is for sale by private treaty through Lisney for €1.5 million.

The three-bedroom house, near the junction with Cross Avenue close to McCabes wine shop and The Butler's Pantry, was built only a year ago.

Facing onto the road, the 130sq m (1,400sq ft) double-fronted house is accessed by a gated, recessed porch and smart black front door which leads into a creamy marble-floored hall.

The showpiece of the house is the living area which takes up the entire first floor, while the bedrooms and bathroom are downstairs.

Marble stairs lead up to this airy open plan space. The whole area is like a rectangle with a quarter taken out for the large decked terrace. There is room for a baby grand piano, a large round table and two sofas without any sense of crowding in the room, which has a high vaulted ceiling and three windows.

The kitchen area is particularly well designed with a breakfast bar built around the stairwell and equipment neatly fitted into a galley-style area lit from above by a huge window light. and with access to the terrace.

All of the stainless steel appliances. including an American-style fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, are by Neff, while the units are painted soft white and the worktops are polished granite.

The entire living space is marble tiled and painted in soft neutrals, while the gable wall has a lovely sandstone fireplace and built-in shelves in the alcoves.

Independently controlled downlighters accentuate different areas.

The terrace brings the outside in, with doors from the living area and the kitchen opening onto it. There is plenty of room for a dining table and opaque glass screens giving privacy.

Downstairs, two of the three square double bedrooms have large sliding doors onto two sides of the rear patio garden, while the third is at the front.

All are decorated in muted tones with good fitted wardrobes. The main bedroom has an en suite shower.

Kali House, Mount Merrion Ave, Blackrock, Co Dublin

House built a year ago. It has marble fittings, a roof terrace and a patio

Agent: Lisney