The three-bed duplex on the complex of the Arnold Palmer-designed championship golf club boasts Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware, Hansgrohe showers, a SieMatic kitchen and handcrafted fitted wardrobes, in keeping with the five-star hotel at the club.

The home network system is plasma with digital surround and a remotely operated hi-fi system. There is also ISDN and an internet connection.

Mood lighting control is offered and the natural-gas heating is complemented by a remote-control gas-effect fire.

The living/dining room has a marble fireplace with granite insert, porcelain tiled floor, recessed down lighting and door to the balcony. With wooden decking, glass and chrome partition walls and panoramic views of the golf course, this is a balcony with a difference.

The kitchen incorporates granite worktop and splashback, Gaggenau oven, hob, extractor fan, integrated eyelevel Gaggenau microwave and oven unit, integrated Gaggenau dishwasher and Neff washing machine.

The bathroom and a carpeted bedroom/office are on the ground floor. The master bedroom with French doors to the balcony is at upper level.

The en-suite includes double wash-hand basins with marble tops and storage, a bath and double shower with seat.

The other bedroom also has a French door to the balcony and an en-suite with corner double shower.

Spanning 145sq m (1,560sq ft), accommodation comprises an entrance hall, living/dining room, balcony, kitchen, bathroom, three bedrooms . . . two en-suite . . . and storage room.

All furnishings are included in the sale. Two full golf memberships are also included as well as membership to the new leisure facilities at the K-Club.

The lowdown
Address: No 813 Ladycastle, The K-Club, Straffan, Co Kildare
Details: Duplex apartment spanning 145sq m and including three bedrooms (two en suite), living/dining room, kitchen, main bathroom and storage room
Highlights: The location for starters . . . this duplex overlooks the 18th green . . . plus two full golf memberships are included with the sale
Price: 1.65m
Agent: Coonan Real Estate Alliance, 01-628 6128