Elmpark - Merrion Road, Dublin 4

Special Features at Elmpark

• Outstanding Dublin 4 location on DART line
• Spectacular views over Dublin Bay and Elm Park Golf Club
• 24 hour concierge/security service
• Dedicated Leisure Centre with 25m swimming pool, state-of-the-art gym and two squash courts
• Special Green Renewable Energy of exceptional standard
• Secure underground carpark with lavish ground level landscaping
• Stunning architecture throughout by award-winning architects Bucholz McEvoy
• Extra large one & two bedroom apartments and three
  bedroom penthouses
• Superb apartment interiors with numerous features designed for discerning residents
• Optional large storage facilities for resident’s use

Elmpark – Low Energy Ethos

Elmpark has been designed and constructed with energy efficiency as a principal objective. This has been achieved by incorporating the following features:

• Using orientation and building form to ensure optimum use of passive solar energy reducing heating needs and maximising day lighting.
• Building with insulation levels greatly superior to those required by the applicable building regulations to reduce heating needs.
• Building with airtight construction that further reduces heating needs within the building.
• Providing a district heating scheme that provides heating and hot water to all apartments in a low-cost, efficient manner.
• Installing low energy light fittings.
• Providing low water use fittings.
• Providing energy efficient white goods.

These features will help all occupiers reduce their carbon footprint and save on their heating, hot water and energy costs. Occupiers will be able to boast about their valuable contribution to the environment and conservation of valuable fuel resources.

One of the key features in Elmpark is the District Heating Scheme. This provides heating and hot water to all apartments from a central energy centre which is heated by:

• Wood Pellet Boilers - Wood pellets are a renewable source of energy and do not contribute to climate change.
• Combined Heat & Power units producing electricity and harnessing the heat that would otherwise be wasted to the atmosphere.
• Gas Boilers to ensure continuity of supply.
• Pumping systems to transfer heat throughout the development.

The diversity of heat sources ensures reliability and security of supply of heating and hot water, with none of the maintenance concerns associated with a gas boiler within the apartment.

Extra large hot water cylinders are provided to ensure hot water is available at all times.

In recognition of these features the Elmpark development has been supported and grant aided by Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI). The grant received is one of the largest grants ever awarded by SEI under the ‘House Of Tomorrow’ programme.

The ever-changing views from Elmpark across Dublin Bay from Dun Laoghaire to Howth are stunning. The Bay itself is very popular for yachting and windsurfing, while the strand is an excellent natural amenity for walking enthusiasts.

The development consists of a superb range of larger than normal one & two bedroom apartments and three bedroom penthouses. The apartments are arranged in small groups of three or less around a central ‘core’ with elevator, services and stairs. The absence of corridors means greater peace and privacy as well as allowing easy access.

An essential element of the design by award-winning architects Bucholz McEvoy is the use of contemporary steel and glass with ecologically-friendly materials. Many of the apartments enjoy superb views of Dublin Bay, Elm Park Golf Club and have southerly orientations.

Light, Space, Air

The apartments at Elmpark are designed around sunlight and landscape. Most apartments have both a west face and an east face. Sleeping spaces are located on the east side, balcony and living spaces on the west side. So you wake up with the sunlight over Dublin Bay and spend the evening bathed in the glow of the setting sun over the Dublin Mountains. All apartments have generous window and balcony areas with a small garden for growing herbs or flowers.

Elmpark is convenient to Herbert Park, Ballsbridge, one of the finest parks of any European capital city with its idyllic setting and tree-lined walkways, ornamental gardens and children’s play area. There are also numerous other leisure pursuits in the area including Merrion Strand.

There are numerous fine hotels, restaurants and shops close by, including the Four Seasons and Herbert Park Hotels, Roly’s Bistro, Merrion Shopping Centre. Merrion Church is almost opposite Elmpark and St. Vincent’s University Hospital and Private Clinic is adjacent. One could pop in to the National Concert Hall on Earlsfort Terrace for a lunchtime concert. One of the finest concert halls in Europe, its resident orchestra gives weekly performances, while its programme of Irish and international artists and groups ensures that there are concerts almost every night of the year.

In the city centre, the Olympia, the Gaiety, the Temple Bar Music Centre and the Ambassador offer a wide selection of comedy acts, musicals, plays and live music acts throughout the year. The RDS, the closest large venue to Elmpark, hosts both indoor and outdoor concerts, and in the past has hosted such major acts as Bruce Springsteen, Luciano Pavarotti and the Kirov Ballet.

The state-of-the-art Leisure Centre at Elmpark is a superb feature and is designed for the exclusive use of those living and working in this prestigious development. It contains a 25m swimming pool, a gymnasium and two squash courts, along with reception and lounge/recreation area.

Apart from this, a tennis court and putting green is to be provided.

The Leopardstown Racecourse, one of Europe’s premier racetracks, is just a short distance by car, and is ideal for a fun night out with friends. Annual members and seat holders can enjoy access to private bars, and you can book a table in the Silken Glider restaurant for yourself and your friends on a race day, knowing that it’s yours for the whole day, whenever you decide it’s time to eat.

Elmpark is also within convenient distance of Lansdowne Road, by DART or walking. Scheduled to reopen in 2009, Lansdowne Road will have seating for 50,000 rugby and soccer fans. In the meantime, your new local ground, UCD, can satisfy your desire for soccer, and there are rugby matches being played at the RDS while the Leinster Branch IRFU grounds in Donnybrook is being renovated.

If golf is your game, Elmpark is right next door to The Elm Park Golf Club on Nutley Lane. Enjoy the 18-hole golf course, the 18-hole putting green or the driving range, or play tennis on one of the seven grass courts. The clubhouse has a bar and dining room, and there are also snooker and bridge to be enjoyed by members or guests.

Greyhound racing in Shelbourne Park takes place every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday night. With audiences of up to 3,000 people, the atmosphere can be electric, and afterwards you can relax in one of the seven private hospitality suites. You can eat in Dobbins at the Park or the Grandstand restaurant, and if you want to get more involved in the whole experience, you can become a race sponsor or form a syndicate to own a greyhound.

General :

• Solid oak entrance doors to apartments
• Full height oak finished internal doors with high quality stainless steel ironmongery
• Aluminium, double glazed patio doors and windows with timber interior
• Timber floors to living area
• Feature architraves and skirting
• Pre-wired for burglar alarm
• Underfloor heating throughout – each room has an individual Siemens thermostat to control the  underfloor heat in each room
• Fitted wardrobes or walk-in closets to all bedrooms
• Generous internal halls complete with storage space to all apartments
• Floor-to-ceiling glazing to living rooms and bedrooms
• Large winter gardens/balconies with glazed balustrading and timber decking

Security :

• Underground car parking available in managed car park
• Audio entryphone system
• Mains-operated smoke detectors to hallways and common areas
• Individual letterboxes in foyer
• On-site concierge
• Monitored CCTV security system throughout the development

Communal Areas :

• Architectural landscaped public areas designed by landscape architects
• Contemporary low level lighting throughout
• Panelled entrance foyers to interior designer specification
• Leisure centre, tennis court, swimming pool and putting green all on site
• High-speed lift to all floors with superior finish to lift car

Kitchen / Utility Rooms :

• Custom-designed fitted kitchens with polished stone worktops
• Brushed chrome sockets to kitchen and living room
• Downlight in the kitchen
• Continental ceramic floor tiles
• Stainless steel bowl sink with chrome mixer tap
• Integrated Neff fan assisted electric oven, hob and extractor in brushed steel**
• Integrated Neff full height fridge freezer**
• Integrated Neff dishwasher**
• Integrated Neff washer/dryer

Bathrooms / en-suites and shower rooms:

• Feature Italian sanitary ware with concealed cisterns and granite vanity shelf
• Hydro shower to master en-suites and thermostatic chrome showers to other en-suites
• Chrome finish taps
• Continental tiling throughout
• Fitted shower screen
• Continental ceramic floor tiles
• Chrome towel rail and accessories fitted

Electrical :

• Home Network System for state-of-theart home entertainment; wiring for remote operated hi-fi, video, digital TV, Broadband and Internet connection***
• Lighting to all terraces and balconies
• Brushed chrome switches and sockets to living room, kitchen and bedrooms
• Fitted ceiling lights in all rooms
• FM/terrestrial TV points to reception rooms, kitchen and bedrooms
• Telephone points to living room, bedrooms and kitchen

Architects :
Bucholz McEvoy Architects
Unit C Mount pleasant Industrial Estate
Rathmines, Dublin 6
Tel 4966340

Building Contractors:
Michael McNamara & Co

Developer:
Radora Development Ltd