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Be the king or queen of the castle at this regal €2.5m mansion in Dublin 4
Holyrood Castle is being sold as one property, but inside is divided into three apartments.
FOR OUR WEEKLY Something Different feature, we usually focus on homes that have a standout aspect, unusual location or surprising interior. This week’s property, Holyrood Castle, has all three.
Located in a quiet cul-de-sac off Sandymount Avenue, Dublin 4, Holyrood Castle is a residence that’s unique inside and out.
On the market for €2.5m, the home spans five floors. The striking exterior – complete with arched and sash windows – stands out in what is a traditional residential area. The owners will have views over the YMCA Sports Ground on one side.
Inside, the property is divided into three apartments. At basement level, there’s a three-bed apartment of 1,000 sq ft. On the ground floor, there’s a two-bed apartment of 915 sq ft. Lastly, the penthouse spans three floors at a total of 3,200 sq ft, plus a roof garden of 690 sq ft.
The ground floor apartment briefly comprises a living/dining room, fully fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and two en-suite bathrooms. The basement apartment offers the same, as well as another bedroom and family bathroom.
The most attention-grabbing element of the residence, however, is the triplex penthouse. The reception leaves a lasting impression, with leather-lined walls, ceiling-height mirrors and ebony bookcases.
Moving to the living room, there are leather padded walls, window seats, a feature gas fire and a bar with marble surfaces. There’s a double bedroom and en-suite bathroom on this floor, as well as a guest bathroom with mosaic wall tiles finished with 14-carat gold leaf detail.
On the next floor of the penthouse, there’s the kitchen and breakfast room, which is fitted with wall and floor units, appliances and marble work surfaces. Off the kitchen, there’s an impressive home gym with a marble floor, mosaic wall tiles and a sauna.
There’s one bedroom on this floor as well as an en-suite bathroom and a dressing room. The main bedroom is on the top floor of the penthouse, with large wall mirrors – and padded leather walls.
The en-suite bathroom from here features a luxurious walk-in shower with a rainwater shower head and side jets.
However, if you’re looking to unwind, head up the spiral staircase in the bedroom to the roof garden, where there’s an enclosed jacuzzi area with views of the city. Outside, the roof garden offers panoramic views across the city and plenty of seats to enjoy them from.
Holyrood Castle is just a short stroll from Sandymount DART station and Ballsbridge village. Enjoying the best of both worlds: Sandymount Strand is within walking distance of the property, while the city centre can be reached by car within 20 minutes.
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