Property Overview:

• For Sale by Private Treaty

Overall Floor Area: 80 Sq. Metres (861 Sq. Feet)

Property Description:

High specification apartment in The Heart Of The Dublin
Docklands -

Luas - National Conference Centre - O2 - MV Cillairne
Floating Bar and Restaurant - IFSC : Shops - Bars - Cafes -
Samuel Beckett Bridge :

Two bedrooms - Two Bathrooms - Hall - Living Room :
Kitchen - Floor To Ceiling Windows -

Two Balconies Overlooking Northside Dublin and Southside
Court Yard -

Dual Aspect -

For Sale : €390,000

Parking available at additional cost -

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The Dublin Docklands

"Superb landmark development. This central location is one
of Dublin's most sought after addresses. With cutting edge
design by world renowned Architects Scott Tallon Walker no
expense has been spared to create the perfect living
environment."

"Prices in Docklands set to rise significantly over the next 5
years"

Spotlight On The Docklands

Dublin's Docklands, only minutes from the city centre, has
changed dramatically in recent years. While the area has
always benefited from having a strong and supportive local
community, now due to investment in economic and and
social infrastructure the area has become a revitalised and
dynamic urban hub, with hugh economic and social
regeneration capacity.

The area is serviced by an extensive public transport network
which includes intercity trains, the Dart, Dublin bus services
and the Luas which makes it easily accessible and with
future plans to extend this network even further, access will
be effortless.

A key part of the overall redevelopment of the Docklands has
been the concentration of high quality social infrastucture
such as childrens play areas, cycle and walkways and open
spaces. Some of these amenities are already in place. For
example, the Campshires - the space between the river liffey
and the quays on both sides of the river liffey - have
undergone major refurbishment in recent years, providing
attractive areas for people to sit, walk or cycle. All of which
play an instrumental role in attracting buyers to the area.

High quality social infrastructure in the Docklands such as
childrens play areas, cycle and walkways and open space
are a key part of the overall Docklands redevelopement.

Typically buyers interested in the Docklands would be a
blend of first-time buyers and investors, although lately it has
been mainly first-time buyers looking for a home in the heart
of the city centre. This has the double attractoin of being
located beside all the amenities which means a car then
becomes a luxury rather than a necessity. As the current
market is presenting such good value we are seeing
increasing numbers of parents buying for their children who
may have started work recently or are attending one of the
many universities in the city. They believe that its better to own
a property rather than spend money on rent for which they will
see no return.

A new trend that is now emerging is the number of families
now iving in city centre apartments, mainly due to the fact that
young couples who bought two or three years ago have
started families and opted to remain in their properties. One
of the most popular areas with the young buyers are the new
developments around the IFSC and on the south side around
the Grand Canal Dock, developments such as Spencer Dock
on the North Side, and Gallery Quay on the South Side are
much sought after.

The main highlight recently has been the opening of The
Luas Line which runs from the city centre to the O2 and Point
Village and Point Village Market and in doing so has
benefitted all of the businesses on the North Docks, from the
IFSC and beyond.

Recently there has been a surge of interest in the older
developments built ten or fifteen years ago as they represent
really good value for money now, although many of these
older units don't have the ensuite bathrooms which are in
demand nowadays. Whilst the newer developments tend to
be more expensive they tend to be much larger units with
modern kitchens and bathrooms. These new developments
tend to be centred around the north and south docks with
many enjoying water views which will command a premium
price.

Tradionally buyers would tend to stay in the area for a number
of years before moving out to the suburbs if they wanted a
property with a garden. Nowadays, given that many of the
newer apartments are a lot larger it has ehanced the view
that city centre apartment living could be considered as a
long term prospect.

One of the most important new facilties for the docklands will
be the point village surrounding the O2, where there will be
shops, restaurants, hotel and entertainment facilities. This
will have a huge impact on the immediate and surrounding
locality as will the €400 million National Convention Center
designed by top Irish architect, Kevin Roche, which is one of
the finest landmark buildings ever planned for the capital city.
Positioned in Spencer Dock, it is due to open in September
2010. Also, the recently opened, spectacularly designed
2,111 seat Grand Canal Theatre has seamlessly secured the
Docklands position as a cultural hub, ensuring the area
continues the thrive on all fronts.

There are numerous cafes and restaurants in the area to
cater to every taste while the CHQ is a specialist shopping
centre in the IFSC with cloths outlets, food, and furniture.

The main transport event recently has been the opening of
The Luas Line, running from the city centre to the Point
Village and O2. In doing so it has benefitted the areas beyond
the IFSC hub to include The National College of Ireland. The
south docks also has a very good transport system and the
new vehicular bridge, The Samuel Beckett, linking North and
South has made a huge impact on The Docklands.

Mr Noel Dempsey, T.D., Minister for Transport, who officially
opened the new Luas extension to the Docklands said at the
opening : "The Docklands area contributes significantly to the
national and regional economy as the home of the financial
services sector. In this context, the area will have a key role to
play in the regeneration of the city and indeed, of the economy
generally.

Docklands Fact :

The restored CHQ building is the last surviving warehouse
og the Docklands. This mighty structure hosted a banquet for
4000 veterans of the Crimean War in 1856.

Docklands Fact :

300 years ago there were no houses in the docklands with
the exception of the small fishing village hamlet of Ringsend.
Most of the land was under water with the occasional
watchtower, customs outpost and pilgrimage hospice along
the waterfront.

Docklands Fact : 3177 vehicles, 6308 pedestrians, 55
equestrians and 223 cattle crossed Butt Bridge every day in
1879.

Docklands Fact : The original Jeanie Johnston was built in
1847. As the famine gripped Ireland, the owners carried
fleeing Irish emigrants to North America. It made 16 voyages
in total, carrying 2,500 Irish emigrants. The fare to Quebec
was 3.10 irish punts.

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