Few apartments are as bright and sophisticated as Number 3, Maple, Hazeldene. The Anglesea Road apartment in Ballsbridge has been refurbished with neutral tones of white, cream and beige running into each other to create a style that is tasteful and minimalist in its appeal.

The two-bedroom apartment is to be auctioned by Lisney on March 15th and carries a guide price of £500,000.

Former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds used live in this exclusive development, which has a complex security system and a video intercom from each apartment to the main entrance gates. The spacious hall in Number 3 features hardwood maple flooring which extends throughout the entire apartment. There is an extensive range of storage cupboards.

Double folding glazed doors lead to a large living/dining-room. The living area has a fine French stone mantelpiece with a brick fire surround and an open hearth, while the dining section has fitted seating with storage underneath.

A wall of windows incorporating sliding patio doors leads to the balcony, which has timber decking and sweeping views over green fields. Indeed, a feature of this apartment is the orientation; it looks out over Merrion Cricket grounds, the Licensed Vintners Grounds and towards Herbert Park. The balcony has a long window-box which is well-planted.

The kitchen has a range of fitted cupboards, laminated timber worktops and a double oven and gas hob. It has a good-sized seating area.

The main bedroom overlooks the cricket grounds. It is a large double with an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with an antique bath and a telephone shower attachment over the bath.

The second bedroom is also a double and has a range of fitted wardrobes.

A bathroom, which has a large walk-in tiled shower, leads directly off the hall. The apartment is conveniently located close to the city and to both Donnybrook and Ballsbridge, as well as to the park, the RDS and to public transport.

It carries a service charge of about £2,000 a year.