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Irish Times
18-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Look inside: Dublin docklands penthouse with views from Howth Head to Dún Laoghaire harbour for €1.25m
Millennium Tower may no longer be the tallest residential block in Dublin , but number 78 is the highest apartment for sale in the country, according to selling agent Owen Reilly . The 18-storey tower block, designed by O'Mahony Pike, is at the corner of Charlotte Quay on the Grand Canal Basin. The landmark property was built in 1999 to be mixed-use with apartments, offices and a restaurant in the same building. There are three penthouses in the tower. Number 78, which is on the market for €1.25 million, is on the eastern side and has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The rooftop apartment has changed hands a few times over the past decade. In 2017 it sold for €880,000, according to the property price register. After upgrading that included insulation and the installation of a new heating system, it went on the market again in 2022, this time selling for €1.1 million. The one thing that has remained a constant at this penthouse is the view. On a clear day you can see from Howth Head to Dún Laoghaire harbour, and everything in between. The floor-to-ceiling triple-aspect windows create a light-filled home, with owners having a bird's-eye view of the city and the ability to watch the weather roll in and out over the capital. READ MORE Hallway Living space Kitchen It is set out over 123sq m (1,323sq ft). A long, wide hallway leads into the open-plan living space. The views are the first thing to hit as you enter the room, which has a sleek kitchen along one wall and an island with a breakfast bar. There is a dining area at the windows and a living area with built-in TV. Noisy appliances such as the washing machine and tumble dryer are tucked away from the living areas into a utility room. The wraparound terrace has thick rails that add a sense of safety to those who don't have a head for heights. The basin is directly below, with owners looking down over Grand Canal Dock and the Aviva Stadium beyond. The first bedroom has built-in wardrobes and a balcony, with a bathroom across the hall. The dual-aspect main bedroom is large and bright and has a dressing area behind the custom-made bed unit with fitted wardrobes as well as an en suite with a double shower unit. The balcony off the bedroom overlooks the tall red glow sticks that were designed by architect Martha Schwartz to give a red-carpet effect to the entrance of the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. If the city lights are too much, electric window blinds can be lowered at the touch of a button. Main bedroom Dressing area in bedroom Terrace No 78 at the top of the Millennium Tower Although a car will not be required too often in this central location, two designated parking spaces are included in the sale of the C3-rated apartment. The millennium may feel like a long time ago, but this development named in its honour has stood the test of time, with several original owners still in situ. There is a high proportion of owner-occupiers at Millennium Tower, with Owen Reilly noting that recent sales have been to international tech workers and those looking for a low-hassle and secure Dublin base.
Irish Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Harold's Cross four-bed with south-facing garden for €1.4m
Address : 21 Clareville Road, Harold's Cross, Dublin 6W Price : €1,400,000 Agent : Owen Reilly View this property on The owners of 21 Clareville Road could see the potential in the 1930s house from the first viewing. At the time it had a garage to the side and a single-storey extension, but looking at similar houses in the area, they knew the space was available to go double-fronted and double-height at the back. They moved in 2008 and did the minor jobs to allow them to live comfortably and get a feel for the house. In 2018, under the care of architect Mark Kennedy of K-Design Studio, they did the full renovation, which effectively doubled the original footprint of the house and took the Ber rating up to an A3. Number 21, which is on the market through Owen Reilly with a guide price of €1.4 million, has a floor area of 172sq m (1,851sq ft). The garage has been replaced with two storeys of extra living space and, at the back, the old extension has been replaced with a new improved version with a bespoke zinc-clad elevation. [ Meticulously restored Marino midterrace for €635,000 Opens in new window ] Kitchen Open-plan living space Doors out to garden The front driveway is paved and could fit two cars comfortably, which will be appreciated by new owners, as disc parking has been introduced on the road. The front door opens into the hallway with a polished concrete floor that continues through to the back of the house. To the left of the hall is a livingroom with a cast-iron fireplace and carpeted floors. To the right is a study that would also work as a fifth bedroom as it is beside the downstairs shower room, making it ideal for guests or elderly relatives. READ MORE [ Refreshed Modernist-style terraced home in Dundrum for €900,000 Opens in new window ] The open-plan living space at the back is the full width of the house and is bright with a lightwell in the roof over the dining area and floor-to-ceiling concertina doors out to the garden. The kitchen units are designed by Leicht and at the centre is a large island. Nice features in the room include a prep sink with Quooker tap, a Neff halogen hob and a Caple wine cooler. There is a utility room off the kitchen with extra storage. The transition from inside to outside is seamless, with a polished concrete patio on the same level as the kitchen floor. The south-facing garden has a lawn set in artificial grass that is bordered by mature plants and trees. The house backs on to the playing fields at Harold's Cross Football Club, so it's not overlooked at the back, which is always a bonus in Dublin city. Garden Main bedroom En-suite bathroom Upstairs, the main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom with a bath and double sinks. There are three more bedrooms on this level and a shower room. The converted attic has a feature dormer window that looks out to the pitches behind and has easy access to the eaves for storage. The A3 rating was something the owners always had in their sights. They say the bills are small and the house is always warm, which is down to the insulation that was fitted, the underfloor heating on the ground floor and the efficiency of the air-to-water heat pump. The house, just off Kenilworth Road, is a 10-minute walk to Rathmines, Rathgar and Terenure villages.
