WHETHER YOU’RE IN the market for something secluded or a house that will simply stun, there are few better places than South Dublin.

Luxurious and unique homes in sought-after neighbourhoods can be hard to find on the Irish market, which is exactly why we are highlighting some of the gems that are available right now through Daft.ie

Burnham, 4 Queen’s Park, Monkstown, Co. Dublin

Built in the mid-18th century, this spectacular home combines Ireland’s Victorian history with modern comfort, thanks to how well it has been maintained and refurbished over the years.

This five-bedroom detached home offers generous off-street parking behind vehicular gates, and though the front door is an immediate sense of the home’s magnificence, with soaring ceilings, intricate cornicing and a fine decorative arch greeting all those who step inside. Interconnected drawing and dining rooms form the heart of the home, enhanced by a beautiful bay window. 

The kitchen is designed by Bulthaup and is finished with tiled flooring and underfloor heating, while full-height sliding glass doors open onto a secluded south-facing deck, ideal for al fresco dining. Upstairs, there are four generously proportioned double rooms, including a master bedroom with an ensuite.

Listed on Daft.ie by Turley for €4,250,000.

2 Herbert Avenue, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Located in the prime location of Dublin 4, this home greets you with an entrance hall notable by its wood-effect ceramic tiling throughout, leading into a media room and drawing room on either side. 

This five-bed home comes with a stylish open-plan kitchen and dining area, complete with an island and breakfast bar. The kitchen is fully fitted with various wall and floor units, integrated appliances, as well as a hidden pantry cupboard. This room is contemporary in style, furnished with dark blue bespoke cabinetry, pale grey marble countertops, and white marble splashback with an electric hob inset.

Each of the bedrooms has its own fitted wardrobe, while the master bedroom includes a dedicated dressing area and en-suite. This home is perfect for any family with children in second or third-level education, with close access to St. Conleth’s College, St Michael’s College, Blackrock College, Muckcross Park, St. Andrew’s, Loreto College, St. Stephen’s Green, as well as UCD and Trinity College.

Listed on Daft.ie by Knight Frank for €2,000,000.

Carraigart, 3 Grove Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin

Just a short walk from Blackrock Village, Grove Avenue is one of South Dublin’s most sought-after locations. This home has been remodelled and refurbished lovingly, and is impressive from the very first glance. In front of the house are walls topped with hedging, as well as trees lining the paved off-street parking area.

Beyond the front door, this five-bed, three-bath home boasts two spacious interconnecting reception rooms, the lounge to the front with folding teak doors, bay window and open fire, original period marble mantlepiece, ceiling cornice and centre rose, with another living room behind those teak doors.

There is an L-shaped open plan living/kitchen/dining space on the ground floor, while upstairs are four spacious bedrooms. The family bathroom includes a jacuzzi bath, while the primary bedroom suite features a twin shower.

Listed on Daft.ie by Mullery O’Gara for €1,950,000.

Hillside House, Bayview Road, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow

Located slightly further south, this Wicklow Town home is an offering on the Irish market like none other. This five-bed, five-bath detached home sits on 410 square metres of land and offers total privacy in the charming county town of Ireland’s garden. 

Set behind gates, this home is a masterpiece that makes you feel as though you are living in a world of your own, with rooms that flow together in such a way that makes this property perfect both for family living and for hosting. From its generous spaces for relaxing to its immaculately appointed kitchen and dining space, there is evident luxury in every room of this house. 

The bedrooms in this home are very generously proportioned, and three of the five feature an en suite, family bathroom and WC.

Listed on Daft.ie by Forkin Earls for €1,750,000.

34 Raglan Lane, Dublin 4, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Raglan Lane is a long-established and highly regarded residential lane. It’s a rare opportunity for a home in such a coveted mews to come on the Irish market, and its rarity is evident even by its exterior.

This three-bed, two-bath home has recently had a new kitchen installed with a range of high and low-level fitted units, and ample preparation space. The main living area of the home is an open-plan, double-height room with a feature sandstone fireplace and French doors opening to the rear garden.

This home is within walking distance of Ballsbridge and Herbert Park, and is served by many high-end amenities, such as excellent amenities such as Fitzwilliam and Donnybrook Lawn Tennis Club, David Lloyd, Eden One, and Elm Park Golf and Tennis Club.

Listed on Daft.ie by Bergins for €1,400,000.

33 Seafort Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4

This villa-style period home is a three-bed, two-bath in one of Dublin’s most desirable residential addresses along the coast. Just a short stroll along the quiet, treelined street will bring you to Sandymount Strand, and Sandymount DART Station is only minutes away. 

The home’s interior is replete with period features, including high ceilings, decorative cornicing, and original fireplaces. At the hall level, there are two generously sized bedrooms, one with an en-suite and the other with a large dressing room.

The rear garden offers tranquillity and seclusion and has been beautifully maintained, making it perfect for summer evenings or a coffee at sunrise. 

Listed on Daft.ie by Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty for €1,300,000. 

Daft.ie is the home of luxury properties in Ireland, and the selection of homes below is a taste of the high-quality offerings that are listed onsite right now.