New Homes Choice

New Homes Choice

25 May 1990

MOUNT ARGUS is perhaps one of the finest landscaped developments to come on the market in the area for a long time.The River Poddle has been brought through the parkland and, with the ornamental bridges and fountains, the whole effect is quite splendid.

Situated just two miles from the city centre in Harold’s Cross, Mount Argus is set in four acres of landscaped .parkland which has been enhanced by the creation of two ponds complete with a 40-ft. floodlit fountain, weirs and pedestrian bridges.

Since its opening last weekend, sales have topped the £3m. mark and there are just seven _4-bed semi-detached houses left: The house design blends in well with the surroundings, and the combination of redbrick, tile and plasterwork facades is pleasing. Cobblelock driveways give good clean lines to the gardens.

Inside, the standard of design and layout cannot be faulted. Corner baths, in the three-bed houses lend a touch of class and luxury as do the kitchens which overlook the front gardens and are bright and well propositioned. Glass panels over doors and velux windows in the roofs give additional light to bathrooms.

Inside, the standard of design and layout cannot be faulted. Corner baths, in the three-bed houses lend a touch of class and luxury as do the kitchens which overlook the front gardens and are bright and well propositioned. Glass panels over doors and velux windows in the roofs give additional light to bathrooms.

Fitted kitchens and wardrobes are well finished and storage has not been .skimped on; Teak balustrades, Georgian style connecting doors, bathroom and kitchen tiling which are all standard, combine to produce a quality effect. Fireplaces which are also standard are of excellent design. There is a wallpaper allowance of £600 and an offer of interior design package and full fitout for an addtional £6,500. There are hardwood double-glazed windows throughout and natural gas fired central heating. Houses all qualify under Section 27 and are eligible for £2000 first-time buyers grant. In addition houses will be wired to suit purchasers requirements.

MOUNTARGUS – THE DETAILS:
DEVELOPMENT: The first phase of 68 detached and semi-detached three/four bedroom houses currently on release are part of the overall long term development of 230 houses on the Mount Argus site. BUILDERS: Tiernan Homesteads. ARCHITECTS: John F. O’Connor Associates.

HOUSE LAYOUT: In.the three bedroom house, the kitchen is just off the hall overlooking the front garden. The large sitting room to rear has patio doors leading onto the garden. Off the hall there is a w.c. Upstairs tha master bedroom is to the front. In the four bedroom house, the sitting room leads onto the dining room which runs from front to back of the house with the kitchen off the, dining area with the master bedroom overlooking the front garden.

PLOT LAYOUT: Access to the development is through an impressive iron balustraded entrance with cut, stone pillars. To the right is a large open area beautifully landscaped and surrounded by trees leading to the Church at Mount Argus. Ornamental bridges have been placed over the River Poddle which flows across the land. At night the fountains, light and water produce an almost magical effect. There are no shortage of open spaces and over £500,000 will be spent on landscape and parkland.

FEATURES: Without doubt there are some exceptional features in these houses. In the three bedroom, the kitchen is really well fitted out with off-white units running the length of the side wall and across the back. There are nifty touches such as the natural wood shelf for plants or plates running overhead and the wine rack built into the floor units.

AMENITIES: Located as it is so close to the city centre, Mount Argus has a range of facilities from churches , schools to shopping centres right on its doorstep. The River Poddle flows through Mount Argus and there is a rural and tranquil feel to the development. With greyhound racing in Harold’s Cross, the canal just minutes away, and the vast facilities on offer at the new shopping centre in Tallaght. Mount Argus is ideally situated.

HOUSE SIZE: Three bedroom semi-detached is 900 sq. ft. The four bedroom semi-detached is 1000 sq. ft.
HOUSE PRICES: Three bedroom semidetached, £67,950; four bedroom semidetached, £84,950.
PRICE PER SQ. FT.: £75 approx.
SELLING AGENTS: Ross McParland.
SOLICITORS: Finbarr Cahill Co.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN: P. C. Roche Associates.
VIEWING TIMES: Sat. and Sun. 3-5 p.m. Weekdays: Wed 3-7 p.m.

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