Address: 2 Percy Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4Price: €1,750,000 Agent: Brennan Property ConsultantsIn 1910, three houses were built along the Grand Canal locks in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, by surveyor and property developer William Beckett. When he died, it is believed these modest homes at Percy Place were handed down to his sons, Frank and his playwright brother Samuel. While Samuel Beckett spent most of his adult life living in France, the brothers would have received rental income from the properties, with their names on the deeds right up to the 1970s.The Beckett-built Percy Place homes are landmark properties in this part of the city and will be familiar to many who turn on to Huband Bridge over the canal. They stand out against the luxury apartment block on the other side of the street and the Georgian terraced townhouses along the road, with their more understated Edwardian design.Number 2 Percy Place underwent a renovation in 2000 by its architect owners. This included an overhaul of the property, with rooms reconfigured and fixtures and fittings upgraded. The house was sold in 2016 for €1.2 million to its current owners, who have kept it in top condition over the past decade. It is now back on the market with Brennan Property Consultants, seeking €1.75 million.The three-bedroom home is set out over 138sq m (1,485sq ft) and is in mint condition. It has been decorated with natural materials and neutral tones. The entrance hall is long, with two windows along the left wall providing great light, and a guest bathroom further down.There are two reception rooms off the hall on the right and at the back of the house is the kitchen. This room is fitted with contemporary white units and is large enough for a dining table. There is a utility room with extra storage and a door out to the walled back garden. This southwest-facing space is paved and feels surprisingly private given that the canal is on the other side of the wall.There are three bedrooms upstairs, each with a view of the canal. The property is Ber-exempt, but it has been fully insulated and fitted with new sash windows. There are high-quality fittings like remote-controlled gas fires in the reception rooms, Kludi bathroom fittings and Neff kitchen appliances.The price tag not only includes a piece of Irish architectural heritage, but also a city location with everything on the doorstep. Baggot Street is a five-minute walk away in one direction, while Grand Canal Dock train station is five minutes the other way. A car is definitely not a necessity for owners of 2 Percy Place as restaurants, public transport, offices, bars and parks are all accessible nearby. But it’s perhaps the location on the canal that makes this property so special. It’s a popular spot for many in Dublin, from early morning runners, walk-to-work commuters and evening dog strollers. It is the kind of location that could inspire writers and continue the literary legacy of Percy Place.Entrance hall Front reception room Reception room Kitchen/dining area Bedroom Bedroom Grand Canal Rear garden