Description
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 seperately, 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.
The house has been beautifully maintained, upgraded and enhanced by the current owners and enjoys expansive lateral accommodation extending to approximately 510 sqm (5,489 sq. ft).
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 drawing room features an exceptional carved timber mantlepiece with feature alcove seating to either side of the dramatic floor to ceiling fireplace. The dining room enjoys an atmospheric Tudor style, this is a truly elegant room once again with wonderful views of the gardens and grounds of the property.
These impressive rooms are ideal for entertaining but equally are exceptionally comfortable rooms perfectly suitable for day-to-day family use.
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.
There is also a large utility room located off the kitchen.
A home cinema is located on the ground floor, with raised seating area, large screen, fabric walls and air conditioning, this is a wonderful recreational amenity to have in this special home.
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. This room enjoys pleasant views over the gardens and grounds below.
The well-appointed study enjoys privacy and seclusion from the main residence however could be easily configured into a 5th bedroom.
There is a second bedroom complete with ensuite as well as a large family bathroom at this level.
A secondary staircase leads from the first floor, via a useful laundry/ironing room down to the kitchen below.
Overall Killead enjoys beautifully appointed lateral accommodation conveniently laid out over 2 floors.
The gardens and grounds of Killead are without doubt outstanding by any measure and perhaps the finest to be found in a private home this close to the city.
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 have been meticulously tended to over the years and 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.
To the front, 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 calibre 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 neighbouring 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 home of The RDS and The Aviva Stadium. This location is typically referred to as the Embassy belt on Dublin with many of Ireland's embassies and Ambassadorial residences in the surrounding streets. Shrewsbury Road has historically commanded some of the strongest residential values in the state and today is populated by a selection of magnificent private mansions, each set on their own private gardens and grounds whilst the handsome façades of many are visible from the road, most belie very substantial residences beyond, many of which have undergone multi-million euro refurbishment programmes.
Despite the notoriety of this prestigious residential road, at heart, it remains a very private, quiet and choice location to have a home. Accommodation
Entrance Porch -
Approached via elegant arched entrance. Tiled floor, double hall door with attractive panels and glazing.
Inner Hall - 6.60m x 3.40m
with marble fireplace with feature oval window behind. Elegant ceiling coving. Most impressive staircase leading to upper floor.
Guest WC - 2.00m x 6.50
comprising wc, pedestal wash hand basin, ceiling coving, window to side with very fine timber panelled ceiling.
Family Lounge (Front) - 4.60m x 5.00m
with large picture windows overlooking the front gardens, ceiling coving, marble fireplace with slate surround, slate hearth, and gas coal effect fire.
Drawing Room - 6.00m x 5.50m
accessed via double doors with elegant ceiling coving, feature bay window overlooking the gardens and grounds, truly spectacular carved timber mantelpiece with feature alcove seating to either side. Folding doors leading to the
Dining Room - 5.40m x 7.80m
with feature ceiling with exposed timber beams, magnificent bay window overlooking the gardens, wonderful timber fireplace with tiled surround, tiled hearth, gas coal effect fire.
Cloakroom -
with alarm and storage space.
Kitchen/Dining Room -
magnificent open plan space.
Kitchen Area - 4.60m x 6.60m
fitted with an excellent range of overhead press and drawer units, double ovens with integrated Miele microwave above, integrated dishwasher, double Belfast sink units, very fine gas fired Aga with electric module to the side with extractor over, magnificent marble worktops, large centre island with timber worktop and sink unit, filtered Grohe tap, boiling water Grohe tap, wine storage, tiled floor, ceiling coving, glazed doors lead to an inner lobby and door to downstairs wc.
Secondary staircase to upper floor -
Dining Area -
Conservatory - 8.80m x 5.50m
With tiled floor and pleasant views over the gardens toward the tennis court beyond.
Utility Room - 5.50m x 3.00m
with atrium rooflight, built in press and drawer units, plumbed for washing machine and dryer, Belfast sink unit, further storage, door out to the side and door out to the inner hall.
Downstairs WC -
comprising wc, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled floor, window to side.
Home Cinema - 4.60m x 5.90m
with raised seating, large screen, attractive fabric lined walls, air conditioning.
Garden Room - 5.70m x 9.20m
magnificent space by Irish Conservatory's, double doors leading to the rear garden, two large atrium rooflights, magnificent herringbone solid oak timber flooring, very fine marble fireplace with slate hearth and cast-iron inset, gas coal effect fire.
First Floor -
Accessed via magnificent timber staircase.
Landing -
Bedroom 1 - 3.75m x 3.50m
dual aspect room with windows overlooking front and side, pedestal wash hand basin.
Primary Bedroom - 7.00m x 5.20m
with magnificent bay window overlooking the grounds, excellent range of built in fitted wardrobes, attractive stone fireplace with slate hearth and gas coal effect fire, wall panelling, door leading to the
Dressing Room -
with built in fitted wardrobes and shelving.
En suite -
with Villeroy and Boch sanitaryware, cabinet with wash hand basin with built in shelving and storage, magnificent bath, large step in shower unit with power shower, spray jets, heated towel rail, timber panelling, and magnificent marble tiled floor and surrounds.
Bedroom 3 - 3.80m x 3.70m
with solid oak timber flooring, picture window overlooking the grounds, door to ensuite and steps leading down to a
Study Area - 3.00m x 2.60m
with timber flooring and window overlooking the garden.
Jack & Jill En suite -
comprises cabinet wash hand basin, wc, corner bath with shower over, tiled floor, part tiled walls.
Bedroom 4 - 4.85m x 4.90m
with feature picture window to the side and very fine built in fitted wardrobes together with built in bedside lockers with marble tops.
Bedroom 5/Study - 3.40m x 3.80m
with windows overlooking side and rear, beautiful walnut timber panelling and desk unit, excellent storage.
Stairs lead to the inner hall which leads down to the kitchen. -
Laundry Area -
Main Bathroom -
comprising bath with shower over, cabinet wash hand basin with marble tiled floor, marble tiled walls, ceiling coving, built in shelving.
WC -
comprising wash hand basin, wc, tiled floor, part tiled walls, window to side.
Features
- Once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire two adjoining residences on the corner of Shrewsbury Road and Ailesbury Road, combined, totalling approximately 1.8 acres (0.72 Ha), arguably the most exclusive residential real estate in Dublin
- Or the opportunity to acquire
- Killead, a wonderful detached Edwardian Home of distinction standing on truly outstanding level gardens and grounds of approximately 1.4 acres (0.56 Ha) offering a true oasis of privacy and seclusion in the heart of Dublin 4.
- And separately,
- The Grove is a very fine detached residence situated on approximately 0.4 acres (0.16 Ha) offering immense potential in its own right to develop a home of true distinction on this secluded site on Ailesbury Road.
- Killead is one of Dublin's finest homes, displaying the very best of wonderful Edwardian architecture with elegant well appointed accommodation throughout.
- The gardens and grounds of Killead are arguably the finest to be found in a private home this close to the city and in Dublin 4.
- The property has been beautifully maintained, upgraded and enhanced over the years and is a truly wonderful family home enjoying immense privacy and seclusion on the premier residential road in Ireland.
- Homes of this calibre in this location are rarely offered to the public market.
- The opportunity to acquire the entire holding of approximately 1.8 acres (0.72 Ha) on the corner of Ireland's two premier roads may never be repeated again.
- Killead enjoys unparalleled road frontage onto Shrewsbury Road of approximately 374ft and Ailesbury Road of approximately 255 ft or 450ft to include The Grove.
- Subject to planning permission, a substantial additional dwelling could be constructed adjacent to Killead with access out on to Shrewsbury Road.
- Gross internal floor area of Killead is approximately 510 sqm (5,489 sq. ft).
- Gross internal floor area of The Grove is approximately 250 sqm (2,691 sq. ft).
BER Details
BER: C2
BER No: 117709105
Energy Performance Indicator: 198.77 kWh/m2/yr Negotiator
D04 A3X8 
