Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty are proud to present Censure House to the market.

This property represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the finest detached Georgian homes in Ireland set on 9 acres in a prominent position on Howth Peninsula and presented in turnkey condition. Censure House is an impressive detached property of some 14,700 sqft / 1,365sqm (approx.

Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty are proud to present Censure House to the market.

This property represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the finest detached Georgian homes in Ireland set on 9 acres in a prominent position on Howth Peninsula and presented in turnkey condition. Censure House is an impressive detached property of some 14,700 sqft / 1,365sqm (approx.) originally dating back to 1830, which has been extended and extensively refurbished by its current owners. The house and grounds stand in an unrivalled position at the end of Ceanchor Road with uninterrupted views over Dublin Bay. The property provides very generous and well proportioned accommodation providing the perfect balance of living, bedroom and recreational space for modern day family living.

The elegant entrance hall has a double height ceiling and a wonderful reception area with a gas fireplace. Censure House has been designed so that all of the main reception rooms are accessed from the hallway and have direct access to the paved terrace which is south facing with panoramic views across Dublin Bay. First room to the right is an elegant drawing room with floor to ceiling French doors and direct access to the garden. The south facing drawing room is finished with sophisticated interiors, limed oak parquet and feature marble fireplace. This room is optimal in both scale and aspect with uninterrupted views of Dublin’s southern coastline. The central study also faces south and is a large, sun lit room, well-appointed and equally suited to quiet work or relaxation, enjoying the same view. This room is also finished with bespoke cabinetry and feature marble fireplace. The central stairwell is a lovely, light filled space again the style here is fine and traditional with a mahogany topped, winding staircase and roof lantern. Conveniently located at the foot of the stairs is a beautifully appointed powder room.

In contrast to these formal reception rooms, the large, open-plan kitchen/dining/living is perfect for modern day living, a very welcoming space and it’s this part of the house where the current owners spend much of their family time. The fully fitted kitchen is by German design specialists Leicht, with marble work surfaces and breakfast bar in the island. The kitchen is a sleek, contemporary confection of stone, steel, glass and fashionable smoked oak, with an occasional traditional element included, such as the double sized electric AGA and framed parquet flooring. At the southern end of the kitchen, doors open on to the sheltered terrace which becomes an outdoor entertaining space in fine weather, while a hall leads to the swimming pool wing of the house with pool, a ‘home spa’ and changing rooms. Also at this level is an inner hall with six-person lift, utility and boot room. There is also a double car port at this level with a stairwell leading directly to the apartment at basement level.

On the first floor there is a well-appointed master suite with two generous dressing rooms adjoining a large en-suite bathroom. The bedroom has wonderful views which can be enjoyed from its private balcony. There are five further bedrooms all en-suite on this floor and an abundance of storage space. At basement level there is a expansive cinema and games room, various storage areas, wine cellar, communications room and a self-contained one bedroom apartment ideal for guests or staff. The lift access to this floor is also very convenient for deliveries.

The nine acres of gardens are well stocked with mature plants and trees including cypress, eucalytus and sycamore. The formal gardens are beautifully laid out with various terraces and lawns, a vegetable garden and stables. A walk across the paddock leads to a secret seaside garden with seating ideally positioned to take advantage of the wonderful 270 degree views and sea breeze. Meandering around the boundary of this idyllic landholding, and directly accessible by private gate is the legendary Howth cliff walk, a 9km scenic coastal walkway encircling the peninsula. This gate also leads to Jameson Beach, one of Howth’s few south-facing swim spots, within a matter of minutes.

Howth is a very special, picturesque village on a peninsula east of Dublin City. Its protected maritime and upland heath environments are a great venue for healthy outdoor pursuits, while the rich cultural heritage centres around the historic fishing village which has a vibrant food scene with broad culinary appeal. Sporting amenities include golf clubs at Howth, Royal Dublin The Island and Old Portmarnock to name but a few. Sailing and other water sports are facilitated from the sailing club in the Harbour at Howth. There are excellent schools within easy reach including Sutton Park School, Clongowes Wood College, Loretto on the Green, St Andrew College, Belvedere College, St Michaels College, Santa Sabina to name a few.