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- Extra.ie
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.
Irish Times
11-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
More than 1,100 acres of forestry in Clare and Galway for in excess of €5m
The sale of a significant forestry portfolio in Clare and Galway is expected to draw strong interest from a range of investors , including funds, private individuals, and new market entrants. Known as the Project West Forestry portfolio, it spans about 449 hectares (1,109 acres), and is being offered for sale by private treaty, seeking in excess of €5 million. The portfolio comprises nine properties, most of which are located in Co Clare, with two in east Galway. The Co Clare land accounts for about 70 per cent of the total area, with the remainder in Galway. Sitka spruce represents around 75 per cent of the forest cover, with ash accounting for 9 per cent. The remainder includes a mix of mainly hardwood species such as oak, alder, and sycamore. Notably, the ash stands are supported under the Reconstitution Scheme. READ MORE [ Forestry portfolio offers opportunity for long-term growth at €7m Opens in new window ] About 10 per cent of the land is unplanted, while 12 per cent consists of recently reforested areas – mostly Sitka spruce – following clearfelling in 2023 and 2024. Boosting Ireland's forestry coverage is a goal of the Irish Government, through the Forestry Programme 2023–2027, which is supported by €308 million in State aid. Its goal is to increase forest cover from the current 12 per cent to 18 per cent by 2027. Thomas Byrne of Lisney, who is handling the sale, said: 'Having managed and agreed the sale of three forestry portfolios over the past 12 months – totalling more than 2,500 acres – we continue to see strong demand for forestry assets. Interest is being driven by capital from established funds, private individuals, and new market entrants.' Given Ireland's ambitious afforestation targets and the financial incentives available, Byrne expects that the forestry sector is well-positioned for sustained growth. 'As investors increasingly seek sustainable and profitable opportunities, forestry offers a compelling combination of economic, environmental, and social returns.'
Irish Times
11-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Ballylusk Quarry offers ready-to-go business opportunity at €4.25m
Having traded for over 40 years under the ownership of the family-owned O'Reilly Brothers (Wicklow) Ltd, the Ballylusk Quarry, best known for its production of the distinctive Ballylusk quartzite gravel used by gardeners across the country, is up for sale as a going concern. Located 3.2km from the village of Ashford in Co Wicklow, the property extends across a total area of 20.87 acres, and is being offered to the market with its full range of specialist plant and machinery by agent Lisney Commercial Real Estate at a guide price of €4.25 million. The subject property briefly comprises the active quarry, an adjacent 250sq m (2,690sq ft) industrial shed, an agricultural plot of land in two divisions of 7.87 acres and 2.41 acres, and a well-maintained four-bedroom house of 295sq m (3,180sq ft) known as The Brambles. The quarry has significant reserves, according to the selling agent, and comes with a full grant of planning permission which will allow the incoming owner to continue operations without delay. The stone extracted from the site is commonly used in construction, landscaping and specialist stonework both locally and further afield. Sean Gormley and Cathal Daughton of Lisney say: 'This asset is sure to attract good interest. The combination of a fully permitted quarry makes this a particularly strategic purchase for operators, investors, retailers or those looking to expand into the quarrying sector.' READ MORE .
Irish Times
10-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Transformed Donegal Gaeltacht cottage in an epic setting for €1.375m
Address : Horizon House, Lackenagh, Burtonport, Co Donegal Price : €1,375,000 Agent : Lisney Sotheby's International Realty View this property on In the Donegal Gaeltacht of the Rosses and sheltered from the wild Atlantic by a series of islands, Horizon House is a pristinely renovated three-bedroom, three-bathroom property on 4.3 acres of land, which extends down to the shoreline. About 1.5km north of fishing port Burtonport, it is a perfectly positioned home; it offers a front-row seat from which to watch the sun slowly sink below the horizon line. The view includes several islands, including Arranmore, and you can tell the time by its ferry departures as they traverse Rutland Sound. Horizon House is on the market through Lisney Sotheby's International Realty , seeking €1.375 million. At midsummer, this part of the country enjoys a slice of the white nights enjoyed by upper Scandinavia for it doesn't get dark until almost midnight. The epic setting comes with a few epic tales, too. The original part of the property is a single storey, stone-built cottage dating from the 1850s. Its front porch and door frame is said to be made with timber and flagstones scavenged from a Spanish Armada galleon wrecked in the sound. The flagstones in the porch area and the hearth stone under the stove in the large hall are also said to have been sourced from the same ship. READ MORE The original house Stunning views Kitchen Livingroom Living area Dining area Wood-burning stove in entrance hall The tradition of reusing ship timbers either from wrecks or abandoned hulks is a long one, says a spokesperson for the National Monuments service. 'Evidence points to a strong link between coastal communities and Ireland's rich maritime heritage, with 'fruits of the sea' and resources from old wrecks being utilised by local residents in the building of their houses and barns through time,' they say. Whatever their origins, the salvaged materials offer a unique selling point to a smartly modernised house that has an impressive A3 Ber. The renovation doffs a cap at its heritage with a Baumit insulation-wrapped exterior emulating the whitewashed cottages of yore, and a lime-washed interior with wide plank oak flooring adding visual warmth. The physical warmth comes from underfloor heating at ground-floor level and there is a mechanical ventilation heat-recovery system to maintain clean air, even when you're not there. Horizon House, Lackenagh, Burtonport, Co. Donegal Bedroom Bedroom Horizon House, Lackenagh, Burtonport, Co. Donegal Beyond the porch and its historic floor, there is a large entrance hall with a wood-burning stove providing a warm welcome. The first of the property's three bedrooms, an en suite space, is to the left. There is a bathroom and utility to the right. The bathrooms throughout are notable with hotel-calibre finishes and travertine floors. Straight ahead is a long, four-bay, open-plan room comprising the kitchen and living areas. Each set of Crittall-style aluminium glazing features double doors that open out, all framing beguiling views. This is a space that you will spend a lot of time in and likely welcome stormy weather, for the home offers safe harbour from the elements. The owners describe it as 'feeling protected' by the house. Upstairs are two more double bedrooms, one of which is en suite. The house comes with a second building, a converted barn that is timber-clad and extends to 49sq m (527sq ft). This includes its attic space, which is furnished with a bed. The grounds have been landscaped by Churchill-based George Gamble to make a feature of the boulders that form part of the landscape, with a path circumnavigating the acreage and winding along the shore. You can swim from here at high tide. The property is adjacent to Purt Pier, where there is a slipway, and is about 7km from Dungloe.
Irish Examiner
04-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Cheese wheels keep on turning as Iago Food Company goes up for sale for €200k
FOODIES' favourite, Iago Food Company, is up for sale for €200,000 after operating for more than 30 years as a family business. Renowned for its artisanal cheeses, cured meats, fresh pasta, and local and Mediterranean delicacies, the business has been put on the market by one of its founders, Seán Calder Potts, who is planning to retire. Located at No 9 Princes St, it started out in Cork city's historic English Market as a sandwich bar, before evolving into a specialty food stall. It relocated to nearby Princes St in 2013, allowing it to expand its offerings. Gerard O'Callaghan of Lisney, who is handling the sale of the company, describes it as 'a great business, with a large following, fair to describe it as one of Cork's food heroes'. Mr O'Callaghan anticipates a seamless transition, once a deal is in place. Separately Italian food specialist Delitaly on Marlboro Street has been sold by Lisney to new owners Alessio Diana and Georgia Pizzeghella, who took over the deli this week. The duo relocated from Verona in Italy to buy the business having spotted it for sale on the internet. Delitaly Delitaly is part of a larger enterprise, The Boots Specialities, which is based in Forge Hill, Cork. The enterprise is a specialist Italian food product importer and distributer, founded by husband and wife team Pasquale de Vivo and Francesca Mastrolorenzo, over 20 years ago. Delitaly was set up approximately 15 years ago as a retail shop operated by Francesca. DETAILS Iago: gocallaghan@ T: 0214275079.
