Luxury Dunmore apartments get the go-ahead

Rose Martin

Marketed by Des O’Shea and of O’Shea O’Toole and Partners, the development includes two contemporary blocks adjacent to the Old Harbour House and the conversion of the older property, providing 18 apartments which will be ready by spring of 2004.

Located in the upper village and with wide, harbour views that take in the Hook peninsula, the units run from 800 to 1,000 sq ft apiece and will have very high specifications, say the estate agents with prices starting from E350,000.

Originally constructed by Lord Waterford, the landmark Harbour House building was formerly a 19th century hotel and more recently, home to the Convent of Mercy.

The development includes the conversion of the original 19th century building alongside two new modern blocks.

The 18 apartments range from two, to three-bed units and those in the older building will be beautifully renovated, says Maureen Sullivan, offering a choice of Victorian or contemporary designs to purchasers.

Dún Mór Pier development is within walking distance of all the amenities of Dunmore East.

Also in Waterford, and close to WIT, another new development is on the market with John Rohan Auctioneers and provides a tax shelter for investors.

Shandon Court is a Section 50 student development which should appeal to a broad range of investors throughout Munster as the entry levels are not as high as others, particularly those in the Cork area.

Shandon Court has two-bedroomed, fully finished apartments starting at E230,000 and rising to E255,000 for the three-bedroomed duplexes.

In all, there are 55 units available with dedicated car parking for reach student space.

Designed to be maintenance-free, Shandon Court is in an established residential area and is just a walk to Waterford Institute of Technology.