Killiney has earned a nickname locally of the ‘Bay of Naples’ for its exclusivity and spectacular views, with celebrities like Bono occupying real estate on this stunning strip of Dublin’s coast.
As exceptional as the views it provides, this curved, glass masterpiece is perched at the top of Killiney Hill Road and was built in 2005 (designed by Conroy Crow & Kelly) as an entrancing, modern and very spacious family home within easy reach of Dublin.
One approaches the property via a sweeping gravelled driveway, wending through some of 1.3 acre of grounds the house sits on. The main building dazzles upon arrival with its three levels of glass-fronted accommodation, accompanied by terraces and a stunning swimming pool. It’s all contemporary yet welcoming, designed to maximise the stunning setting while still providing ideal environments for family life and entertaining.
Internal space covers around 1,000 sq ft and includes reception rooms (six) and bedrooms with en suite (five) alongside all the comforts that come with such a build: home gym, personal wine cellar and a study with some of the best views of the area.
Outside the property there is 2,000 sq ft of terraces, all accessed from different floors of the house to provide entertaining spaces for all seasons and times of the day.
The gardens have been extensively planted and structured sensitively to work in harmony with the gradient of the site. The eye is drawn to the infinity pool, which is well-sized for a good swim while positioned to optimise the panoramic view.
Others of active bent may be out in the golf practice area (of bespoke design and made by Huxley) with its 6-hole putting course, or lifting some weights in the bright gym that has its own shower facilities (no need for a sweaty walk back to the main house).
The garage is larger than it looks and can hold four cards, courtesy of an electronic lift parking system. Once parked, you will be delighted with what you find within the property.
The six reception rooms ensure all the family can entertain separately, simultaneously, if so wished. All the spaces, whether dining or lounging, make the most of the views and are beautifully bathed in light courtesy of full-height windows, allowing the elegant design of the building to be enjoyed from within.
A smart, neatly-designed and modernly-finished kitchen makes for both a socialising and cooking space – the challenge will be deciding which of the many dining areas to enjoy the meal and the company (and the view, again) within.
The wines you sip will have been brought up from the cellar which, in addition to a bright study area and a huge utility area with multiple machines, completes the reception rooms of this property.
Five bedrooms all offer en suite facilities and make the most of the light and panorama by careful positioning of the fixtures and fittings. Guests and family members alike can wake up in the morning with sight of the sea..
Everything is finished to the highest standard, with bathrooms providing a range of bathing options, from rain showers to dramatic standalone tubs.
The house may be sublime, but it is also very well located, providing a rural, quieter home life within easy reach of Dublin. Killiney has a stop on the DART line and the journey time into Dublin is 30 minutes (it’s worth taking this train for the views alone). Driving into town takes 45 mins while those who are feeling active may prefer to cycle in – that should take you an hour.
The house is 25km from Dublin airport, which is well-served with national and international connections.
Source: RightMove
The property is being marketed by Sherry Fitzgerald Contact Sherry FitzGerald Estate Agents in Dalkey (rightmove.co.uk)
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