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.
Detached 
5 Bedrooms 
5 Bathrooms 
510 sqm 
4 
2 
133 sqm 
