House Dublin (Eire) Price: on request Surface 510 m² Bedrooms 5  Bathrooms 5 

An unrivalled opportunity to acquire one of Dublin's finest private homes on arguably, Ireland's premier residential site. Killead, Shrewsbury Road and The Grove, Ailesbury Road comprise two detached adjoining homes standing overall on approximately 1.8 acres (0.72 Ha) with substantial road frontage and access onto the two most exclusive residential roads in Ireland. This is a rare opportunity to acquire the Killead estate, comprising two residences on approximately 1.8acres (0.72Ha) or separately, as individual residences, Killead, 23 Shrewsbury Road on approximately 1.4acres (0.56Ha) and The Grove, 40a Ailesbury Road on approximately 0.40acres (0.16Ha).Killead is a magnificent detached Edwardian residence standing on utterly stunning private landscaped gardens and grounds in the heart of Dublin 4. Killead was constructed in c.1903 and displays all the most appealing architectural characteristics of the Edwardian Era. This unique home enjoys a charming Arts & Crafts influence enjoying an elegant yet enchanting façade with distinctive turret at ground floor. Internally, at ground floor there is an elegant and welcoming reception hall with feature fireplace, to the front there is a comfortable lounge/family room with views over the gardens to the front. The primary reception rooms, comprising an interconnecting drawing and dining room are without doubt one of the most outstanding features of this beautiful home. The family kitchen is situated to the rear of this house, this is a homely space with feature bespoke kitchen, large island and Aga. Off the kitchen there is a conservatory as well as a most impressive, recently added garden room with exceptional views of the gardens and grounds beyond. This is a wonderful space adjacent to the kitchen, ideal for comfortable day-to-day living, dining and ideally suited for garden party entertaining. A home cinema is located on the ground floor, with raised seating area, large screen, fabric walls and air conditioning. There are two staircases in Killead, the primary staircase leads from the reception hall to the first floor off which there are 4 bedrooms as well as a large and well-appointed study/bedroom 5. The primary bedroom is a particular feature, this most comfortable room enjoys a well-appointed dressing room and lavishly appointed bathroom. The primary bedroom suite also has the benefit of air conditioning for extra comfort. There is a second bedroom complete with ensuite as well as a large family bathroom at this level.The gardens and grounds of Killead are without doubt outstanding by any measure. The extensive approx. 1.4 acre (0.56 Ha) site upon which Killead stands offers a parkland like setting and is arguably the finest to be found in Dublin 4. The gardens boast a wonderful array of mature trees, shrubbery, magnificent level lawn, a feature detached timber Summer House with double doors and raised timber deck overlooking the garden. The garden also enjoys the recreational amenity of the concealed tennis court. The property is approached by an impressive, pillared entrance with electronically operated timber gates leading to a large sweeping driveway bordered by meticulously maintained lawns and planting. There is a covered carparking for several cars as well as an e-charging point. This is an outstanding private home, the caliber of which is rarely offered to the public market in Dublin and given the overall landholding and the extensive approximately 374 ft of road frontage onto Shrewsbury Road a very substantial detached modern dwelling similar to many of the recently constructed neighboring homes could be constructed subject to planning permission. Shrewsbury Road is the premier residential road in Ireland. A wonderful mature tree lined road in the heart of Dublin 4, only 4km south of St. Stephen’s Green and Dublin City Centre. This is a location of enviable convenience adjacent to vibrant Ballsbridge.