No 22 Gallery Quay in the Grand Canal Dock complex is a turnkey home on the sixth floor offering city living at its best with a host of amenities nearby . . . including cafes, bars, shops and the Dart station five minutes away . . . as well as unimpeded views of the Grand Canal Basin below.

The apartment faces east and is filled with natural light as the sunlight bounces over the surface of the water and reflects back into the complex.

Off the entrance hall is the open-plan living/dining room. Glazed doors open from here to the large balcony and those views.

Adjacent is the kitchen with a full range of fitted units and integrated appliances.

The master bedroom is a bright double room with fitted wardrobes and a door to the balcony. The bathroom is fully tiled.

A number of leisure activities are within easy reach of this trendy docklands location, with several gyms nearby and watersports' facilities, such as canoeing and wind surfing.

Grand Canal Dock is also where latter day Norsemen culminate their journey on one of the city's most popular tourist attractions, the Viking Splash.

The lowdown

Address: No 22 Gallery Quay, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2
Details: Sixth-floor apartment spanning 55.74sq m (600sq ft), comprising a hall, living/dining room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and balcony
Highlights: Overlooks Grand Canal Basin and the Dublin skyline. This apartment is also within walking distance of Trinity College and the city centre
Price: 650,000
Agent: Colliers Jackson-Stops 01-633 3700