Inside spectacular Killiney home with pool and tennis court on market for huge sum
Looking like something out of the Disney+ series Rivals, this incredible home in St George's Avenue, Killiney, has hit the market for an outstanding sum.
Built in 1871, Kenah Hill stands on an elevated site that sits atop 2.8 acres of mature, manicured grounds and offers panoramic views from Killiney Bay to Bray Head. And we haven't even turned the keys to enter the house yet.
The sweeping driveway leads to the property, which is spread across 929 sq m and three floors of generously proportioned rooms, soaring ceilings and ornate cornicing. A double-height entrance hall boasts a monochrome marble floor and a cantilever sweeping staircase. Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald
The morning room boasts a superb reception with a bay window and extra height ceilings, while the drawing room leads into the drawing room that boasts an incredible double bay window, Versailles parquet floor and a marble fireplace with a gas fire. The double bay windows boast incredible panoramic sea views. Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald
The dining room boasts attractive parquet flooring and a feature fireplace with a coal effect gas fire, while the kitchen is bespoke and fitted by Mark Williamson with Silestone counter tops. An integrated American fridge freezer and a large island unit complete the kitchen, while three French doors lead to the impeccable terrace. Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald
Heading up to the first floor are six of the home's seven bedrooms, with the master bedroom being double fronted with a bay window enjoying commanding views that overlook the grounds and out toward the bay. The en-suite bathroom boasts incredible his and hers sinks and vanity units, while a large walk-in wardrobe completes the suite. Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald
The home doesn't stop there, however — heading down to the garden level, the home has a wine cellar and storage room, along with a galley kitchen, the seventh bedroom which is en-suite and a large playroom. Self contained guest quarters are just nearby at garden level, which is one bedroom, en-suite and a living room. Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald
As well as the home itself, the home has impeccable grounds — with recreational amenities including an all-weather tennis court, and an indoor swimming pool. The pool pavilion is a highlight of the home, being encased in a glass solarium allowing for you to go for a swim in all weather, as well a bar area. Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald
Kenah Hill, St George's Avenue, Killiney, Dublin is available via Sherry Fitzgerald, with a price tag of a whopping €10.75million.
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