luxury houses with sea view for sale County Dublin, Ireland

A unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional detached Regency style villa standing on approx. 0.3 acre (0.12 ha) on the southern side of this tree lined road adjacent Sandymount strand and a short walk to Sandymount village. No. 24 is a substantial classical Regency villa built circa 1862. It is approached by sweeping steps with an embellished portico entrance. The property enjoys beautifully proportioned accommodation with many features of the era including high ceilings, intricate ceiling coving, center roses and marble fireplaces. The west facing bay window allows natural light to flood the triple aspect principal reception rooms. Quilligan Architects have blended period features with a striking two-story rear extension which connects seamlessly with the main house and provides a very substantial kitchen / breakfast room with large dual aspect picture windows taking full advantage of the sunny south facing rear aspect. This kitchen / breakfast room leads to a balcony with spiral stairs to the south facing rear garden. The new side entrance provides very practical everyday family access. It opens to a curved lower hall with direct access on one side to a large utility room and guest shower room and on the other to a substantial family room. The bright airy staircase leads directly to the magnificent kitchen breakfast room which is the heartbeat of this home.

A magnificent, detached family home constructed in 1994 over three levels with solid concrete floors occupying an elevated position on beautiful sloping south westerly facing gardens and woodland with mature native and exotic trees that extends to approximately 0.5 Ha (1.25 acres) boasting spectacular sea views over Dublin Bay from Dalkey Island and across to Howth. Located on Mount Salus Road, a private road behind an imposing pillar and gate entrance accessed off Knocknacree Road, the property has direct gated pedestrian access to the popular scenic walks over Dalkey/Killiney hills, and is within walking distance of the wonderful amenities and facilities in Dalkey Town Centre including its own DART station as well as an excellent selection of highly regarded primary and secondary schools and a host of sporting, recreation and leisure facilities. The house was jointly designed by David Crowley of Cantwell Crowley Architects and New Hampshire Architect Dennis Mires. Its open plan living area design and style has a very American feel to it. Every single room has a sea view and is back-lit with natural light from the rear’s sunny south-westerly orientation. The property is approached through a modern pillared entrance onto a gravelled driveway with off street parking for numerous cars. Black limestone steps lead up to a Tom de Paor Architect designed twin height porched entrance addition. Off the entrance hall to the right there is a bright and airy open plan Poggenpohl kitchen/breakfast room that in turn opens into a sunny family room on one side and a bow shaped dining room on the other with breath- taking sea views from a bay of six full height windows. A spacious sitting room and gorgeous octagonal home office/library completes the accommodation at this level. An open steel and maple wood thread stairwell divides in two up to a light infused first floor landing. Off the landing there is a family bathroom and three excellent double bedrooms all en suite with spectacular sea views. The master bedroom has a cathedral style high ceiling, a balcony, walk in closet and large en suite bathroom. At garden level there is a kitchen/living/dining room with two double en suite bedrooms, a guest w.c., store and wine cellar. As this area has its own entrance door and kitchen, it can easily be separated from the main house as a self-contained unit if needs be for a family member or visiting friends. The landscaped gardens and especially the woodland area are a particular feature of the property and wraparound the property perfectly. The woodland area, laid out in the early 20th Century, has been lovingly restored with the addition of granite step paths, terraced vegetable garden, mortar free granite walls and dozens of native and exotic tree species. It is enclosed to the rear and side by a high granite wall. Its labyrinth of paths provides endless enjoyment and is a child’s haven where they can safely play and explore to their hearts content. The elevated sea views are quite simply breath-taking, and the quality of construction utilised the best materials available on the market including imported ‘Andersen’ windows. The house has a concrete construction - ring beams and poured concrete floors - making it an exceptionally solid, low maintenance, home from top to bottom.

Welcome to No. 86 Hollybrook Road, a beautifully renovated red brick period home offering the perfect blend of timeless character and contemporary luxury. Ideally located in the heart of Clontarf, one of Dublin’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, this exceptional property is just a short stroll from the vibrant amenities that make this area so desirable – and less than 5km from Dublin’s bustling city centre . From the moment you step through the carefully restored hall door, there is a warm and inviting entrance hallway, highlighting the home’s craftsmanship and attention to detail. Like any successful period renovation, the current owners have managed to pay homage to the original character of the property while creating a home complete with every conceivable modern comfort with an extra flourish through stylish design choices. The two original reception rooms are connected by double doors which slide into a recess to create one seamless living space for entertaining but can also be used separately as originally intended. There is a lovely bay window sliding sash timber framed double glazed windows at one end of the room and a full-length patio door to the courtyard with ‘Crittal’ window and a glass panel which both serve to allow sunlight to pour in all day. Semi solid engineered oak floors run throughout this space with two cast iron / tile fire surround with bespoke, backlit display cabinets by ‘Woodale Design’ in both rooms with decorative ceiling coving and centre rose all still intact. The Old and New interact without interruption via the stepped down return, there is a guest WC /shower room under the stairs a purpose-built office / study which overlooks the courtyard and access to the open plan kitchen / sunroom. The architect designed kitchen extension is the centrepiece of this wonderfully well-thought-out family home. A space designed to fulfil any number of requirements that was primarily for the whole family to come together throughout the day. The glass panel windows and doors extend from the herringbone flooring to the 14ft ceilings with direct access to the to the garden. The glass panelling and full width skylight achieve the brief completely which was to connect the house and garden whilst making the most of the sunny aspect. There is an island unit at the heart of the kitchen, handmade, hand painted kitchen from ‘Hannaways of Hilltown’. There is a wall of storage and display cabinets from ‘Woodale Design’ and a utility which is cleverly disguised behind folding doors complete with a fully plumbed utility. The kitchen on the opposite wall has units at floor and eye level with a beautifully crafted hidden kitchen larder and double fridge. There is also a suspended wood burning stove which acts as a focal point in the room between the living / dining space and the landscaped garden and patio beyond. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and the main bathroom with additional space for a study / home office on the landing. The bathroom which would originally have been on the return has been moved to the first floor and is quite simply stunning. The original fireplace and window design has been retained but the room now features lavish tiling, a standalone bath and separate double shower with rainwater shower head. The main bedroom also has a feature bay window with a custom-made window seat and from there you can look down Hollybrook Road to the sea. There is ample storage space and timber panelling on the surrounding walls add to the elegance of the master-suite. Two bedrooms on the return complete the accommodation upstairs with a bright landing the owners use an auxiliary office with a newly fitted skylight and ‘Zaha Hadid’ designed light fitting which serve to enhance the space. The Garden to the rear is very mature and private with a barbeque area immediately outside the patio doors to the rear and a landscaped garden which enjoys sun for all afternoon and evening. The location is incredibly convenient. Just 5km from Dublin’s City Centre Hollybrook Road is tree lined with plenty of parking and within walking distance of all the amenities which make Clontarf so popular. No 86 is a masterpiece in the hear of Clontarf and offers the new owners amazing convenience of both; lifestyle, given the location and a truly turnkey property which is quite rare in today’s market.