Stunning Views from

Words Russell Campbell

More often than not, apartment living is considered the sole

preserve of the young and single - reserved exclusively for

those whose busy lifestyles demand convenience and comfort

in a contemporary, low maintenance environment.

That's an assumption, however, that interior designer,GordonAnnanwasdeterminedtocounterwhenhewasasked to create a fresh and thoughtful new lqok in a

penthouse show-suite at Watergate Quay, a luxury apartment

development at Tarman Brae, just minutes from the centre

of Enniskillen and high on the banks of lovely Lough Erne.

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While the dwellings themselves offer state-of-

the-art living - with high-tech security,

entertainment and communication systems

installed - this wonderful penthousesuite has

been designed throughout to emphasise just

how practical and appealing these apartments

can be, not just to couples or single people,but to small families as well.Ofcourse,locationisalsoakeysellingpointat Watergate Quay, and whether you're

relaxing in the mezzanine bedroom or the

living room, enjoying a meal in the dining

room or entertaining on the balcony, you're

presented with unparalleled views of Lough

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~high-end,contemporarystylethatrunsthroughoutthertment sits easily with the high functionality of areas such as the

Groom and the supremely practical Hacker fitted kitchen. Sharp,

Ir lines are everywhere and hard-wearing porcelain tiles - sourced

n Sligo-based specialist, Gilroy Tiling - run throughout the

uncifloor living areas, deliberately magnifYing a liberating sense

Jpenand airy spaciousness.

stairs in the mezzanine bedroom, space and light dominate. Plain,

ber-look pile carpet, supplied by Eric Ferguson ofIrvinestown,

lbines luxury with practicality perfectly.~bespokenaturaloakstaircase,createdbyPresleyJoineryinliskillen, adds a touch of style to this clean, utilitarian space; and

frosted panes at the top serve to screen the bedroom from the

19 area below.

~re'sa hint of pink in the furnishings up here, as Gordon Annan

in takes the opportunity to thumb his nose at the conventional

ion that apartments should only be for single, upwardlybile males.

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And adding a masterful touch of style to the bedroom is the

wonderful bow-shaped chaise longue - a copy of the iconic 1920's

original by Ie Corbusier. Fusing architecture with design, this classic

piece is the perfect footnote in this comfortable and contemporary

personal space.

These images show the mezzanine bedroom's en suite facilities.

The high-end furnishings are from the Duravit range, supplied bySpendloveC.JebbinEnniskillen,andcomplementedperfectlybyaccessoriesfromAnnanInteriorsLtd.Downstairs, the apartment's living space is bathed in calming natural

light - huge windows offer views across the shifting lough vista to

Enniskillen and beyond.

The dominant L-shaped seating unit is by German manufacturer,

Cor, and its position takes full advantage of the magnificent views.

The addition of the little swivelling chair - again, from Cor's Circo

range - is a lovely touch, allowing its occupant to divide his attention

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Worth noting are the curtains in this part

of the apartment. These are manufactured

by German specialists, Ki~nnasand, and thefabric has metal woven into it which can

reflect the light from the windows in

different ways, thus enhancing the

ambience of the room.

The kitchen area is dean, contemporary

and functional. Manufactured to Hackers

renowned quality standards, the units are

complemented perfectly by hard-wearing

walnut-effect laminate worktops and by a

range of stainless steels fittings from Nice

Kitchens in Enniskillen.

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to work by no matter what you're doing.TodiscovermoreaboutthisuniqueapartmentdevelopmentcontactMontgomeryFinlay&Co028 6632 4485

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