Panoramic sea views and famous neighbours: Stunning Killiney home hits market for eye-watering sum
Featuring panoramic sea views and having neighbours such as Enya and Bono (which may sweeten or sour the deal, depending on who you ask), this incredible home in Killiney has hit the market for €10million.
Standing on an elevated site that overlooks Killiney Bay to Sorrento Terrace and Bray Head, Mount Mapas House holds historical significance as well as being an incredibly cool looking home — being the first one built at Victoria Road and the junction with Vico Road, pre-dating both Mount Eagle and Victoria Castle. Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's
Keeping its incredible Georgian facade, the property has been refurbished with a modern charm, effortlessly blending stately architectural heritage with refined contemporary luxury. Heading up the sweeping gravel driveway, you're immediately wowed by the manicured hedging and mature planting, while granite steps lead you inside.
Immediately entering the home, you're greeted by a generously proportioned reception hall which is a statement in and of itself on the home. A dining room and drawing room stand as teh principal reception spaces, offering expansive views of the bay, and boast high ceilings, their original fireplaces and ornate cornicing, as well as oversized sash windows showing off the home's timeless craftsmanship. Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's
Heading below the dining room is a cosy and intimate family snug, while the split-level stairwell leads to the four bedrooms upstairs.
The main bedroom boasts a corner seat at the bay window to take full advantage of the stunning views, while two more bedrooms on this floor feature luxurious en-suite bathrooms. A refined home study completes the first floor. Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's
The garden level of the home is just as impressive as the two floors above it, with a second sitting room that mirrors the master bedroom including matching bay windows. This leads to an elegant sunroom, and beyond that lies the stunning kitchen/breakfast room, thoughtfully designed for both practicality and entertainment.
Additional accommodation at garden level include two more double bedrooms, and a family bathroom which boasts a sauna. A plant room and additional reception room that offers versatility ranging from business to pleasure. Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's
The grounds are just as impressive as the home itself, with the masterfully designed gardens being a staple of the home. An al fresco dining terrace is perfect for entertaining in those summer months (or days when we get sunshine), and also boasts a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, garden store and feature water fountain. To sweeten the deal even further, Killiney Beach is directly accessed via the home — a rarity in homes in the village. Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's
Mount Mapas House, Victoria Road, Killiney, Co Dublin is available via Lisney | Sotheby's, with an asking price of a whopping €10million.
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Featuring panoramic sea views and having neighbours such as Enya and Bono (which may sweeten or sour the deal, depending on who you ask), this incredible home in Killiney has hit the market for €10million. Standing on an elevated site that overlooks Killiney Bay to Sorrento Terrace and Bray Head, Mount Mapas House holds historical significance as well as being an incredibly cool looking home — being the first one built at Victoria Road and the junction with Vico Road, pre-dating both Mount Eagle and Victoria Castle. Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Keeping its incredible Georgian facade, the property has been refurbished with a modern charm, effortlessly blending stately architectural heritage with refined contemporary luxury. Heading up the sweeping gravel driveway, you're immediately wowed by the manicured hedging and mature planting, while granite steps lead you inside. Immediately entering the home, you're greeted by a generously proportioned reception hall which is a statement in and of itself on the home. A dining room and drawing room stand as teh principal reception spaces, offering expansive views of the bay, and boast high ceilings, their original fireplaces and ornate cornicing, as well as oversized sash windows showing off the home's timeless craftsmanship. Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Heading below the dining room is a cosy and intimate family snug, while the split-level stairwell leads to the four bedrooms upstairs. The main bedroom boasts a corner seat at the bay window to take full advantage of the stunning views, while two more bedrooms on this floor feature luxurious en-suite bathrooms. A refined home study completes the first floor. Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's The garden level of the home is just as impressive as the two floors above it, with a second sitting room that mirrors the master bedroom including matching bay windows. This leads to an elegant sunroom, and beyond that lies the stunning kitchen/breakfast room, thoughtfully designed for both practicality and entertainment. Additional accommodation at garden level include two more double bedrooms, and a family bathroom which boasts a sauna. A plant room and additional reception room that offers versatility ranging from business to pleasure. Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's The grounds are just as impressive as the home itself, with the masterfully designed gardens being a staple of the home. An al fresco dining terrace is perfect for entertaining in those summer months (or days when we get sunshine), and also boasts a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, garden store and feature water fountain. To sweeten the deal even further, Killiney Beach is directly accessed via the home — a rarity in homes in the village. Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Pic: Lisney | Sotheby's Mount Mapas House, Victoria Road, Killiney, Co Dublin is available via Lisney | Sotheby's, with an asking price of a whopping €10million.
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