Top Floor Apartment, 1 Eaton Square, Monkstown, Co. Dublin, A94XP27

The top floor apartment at No. 1 Eaton Square is an elegant and extensively upgraded period apartment with exceptional views across Dublin Bay to the Baily lighthouse on Howth Head. It is set within a boutique building of seven apartments with allocated on-street parking, centred on a private park co-owned and enjoyed by the residents, just a five-minute stroll from Seapoint Beach. The apartment has undergone a substantial programme of renovation in recent years. It has been fully rewired and replumbed, and fitted throughout with new high-quality double-glazed sash windows. The significant capital works a purchaser might otherwise expect to face have already been completed. The welcoming entrance hall sets the tone, with striking double-height ceilings, an original wooden beam and beautiful bespoke shelving. The living room is a particularly impressive space: dual aspect, exceptionally light, with ceilings of approximately twelve feet, a working open fire set in a timber surround with decorative tiled inset and stone hearth, and uninterrupted views over Eaton Square and the sea. The new sash windows draw a sea breeze through the apartment in summer, while the open fire provides a natural focal point in winter. Year-round comfort. While new-build apartments have attracted press coverage for interior temperatures of 33–34°C during recent heatwaves, this apartment has not exceeded 24°C according to the owners' thermostat records. Solid period construction, generous ceiling heights and top-floor cross-ventilation keep the temperature moderate. During the winter months, an efficient new Viessmann gas boiler, paired with a smart connectable EPH thermostat, maintains a consistently very comfortable temperature while keeping energy consumption modest. The accommodation includes two generous double bedrooms. The main bedroom is dual aspect to the rear, enjoying a peaceful outlook over the private garden, with a second working fireplace, bespoke shelving, mirrored sliderobes and a specially specified sound-reduction layer to the window. The second bedroom is positioned to the front and is another exceptional space, with magnificent sea views over Eaton Square Park. Both benefit from double-height ceilings, original radiators retained for character and efficiency, and high-quality herringbone flooring laid over the original pine with sound-proofing beneath. To the left of the entrance hall, the kitchen has been thoughtfully upgraded, with a good range of upper and lower cabinetry, integrated appliances, a Belfast sink with telescopic tap and Italian wall tiling. The family bathroom is located on the upper level, featuring original pine flooring, bath with upgraded quiet electric shower over, excellent built-in storage and a double-glazed window providing natural light and ventilation. Scope for a Lift. Positioned on the top floor, the apartment is accessed via the building’s original, carefully maintained, period staircase. For a purchaser who would prefer a lift in time, the building's Management Company looks favourably on proposals to make the building better suited to residents at every stage of life, and an electric stair chair or a compact single-person lift could readily be considered. Works of this kind fall squarely within the local authority's Mobility Aids Grant and Housing Adaptation Grant schemes, which are designed to meet up to the full cost of qualifying works and which a future owner would be free to pursue, so that such an improvement can be made at neutral cost. To the rear, residents enjoy access to a private communal garden, as well as to the beautifully maintained Eaton Square itself, a private park co-owned by residents and known for its strong sense of community, with regular seasonal gatherings including Easter and Christmas celebrations, barbecues and social events. Location & Transport Seapoint DART — five minutes' walk. Grand Canal Dock in thirteen minutes; Dublin city centre in approximately twenty. Monkstown village — ten minutes' walk, offering boutique shops, cafés, pubs and some of the finest restaurants in South County Dublin. Blackrock main street — fifteen minutes' walk, with the shopping centre, market and village. Dún Laoghaire Harbour — four yacht clubs, an extensive marina and both piers, a short distance along the coast. Coastal cycle route close by, running north toward Howth or south toward Dún Laoghaire. Schools in abundance, with Scoil Lorcáin resting on one side of the square. Monkstown and Blackrock (Green Road) Tennis Clubs, along with rugby and hockey, are all close at hand. Entrance Hall 2.74m x 3.9m. Herringbone flooring, double-height ceiling, original wooden beam, built-in shelving, intercom. Stairs to family bathroom. Living Area 4.35m x 4.84m. Dual aspect room with stunning views over Eaton Square and the sea. Herringbone flooring, working fireplace with timber surround, decorative tiled inset and stone hearth. Brand new double-glazed sash windows, centre ceiling light, picture rail. Kitchen 1.52m x 3.2m. Herringbone flooring, good range of upper and lower cabinetry, integrated dishwasher, integrated oven, electric hob, integrated fridge freezer, Miele washing machine, Belfast sink with telescopic tap, Italian wall tiles, tiled backsplash, open shelving, hatch to attic space. Viessmann boiler housed here. Master Bedroom 4.5m x 4.84m. Dual aspect, overlooking the rear garden and side. Herringbone flooring, mirrored sliderobes, bespoke shelving, bespoke lined linen curtains. New double-glazed windows with special outer/inner covering for noise reduction. Working fireplace with decorative tiled inset, wood mantle and surround, stone hearth. Centre ceiling light. Bedroom 2 2.8m x 4.85m. Herringbone flooring, double-height ceiling, centre ceiling light. Window overlooking the front of the building with magnificent sea views and outlook over Eaton Square Park. Mirrored sliderobes, integrated storage cupboard with shelving. Family Bathroom Original pine flooring, wall-hung wash hand basin with mirror over, wc, bath with quiet Triton electric shower over, part-tiled walls, hatch to attic space, double-glazed window to rear. Additional storage on this level.