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This Howth home is akin to a five-star resort, complete with a gym, cinema and outdoor spa
Tulla is a luxury five-bed home on the market for €5,500,000.
WITH SWEEPING HARBOUR views and 662 m² of thoughtfully designed luxury, this house in Howth has to be one of the country’s most opulent modern homes. No. 1 Thulla offers a slice of paradise in North Dublin. Whoever buys it may feel like they’re waking up in a five-star hotel every single day.
Nestled in an enclave on Dunbo Hill, No. 1 is located above Howth Harbour, so the panoramic views are a given. Spread across three levels, this five-bed home is a masterclass in luxurious design. Upon entering, the tone is set with a bright and inviting hallway that showcases stunning herringbone oak flooring that runs through much of the home. From the entrance, you can look through glass double doors that frame Ireland’s Eye in the distance.
The expansive kitchen and dining area is as practical as it is opulent. It runs the full length of the house and features an impressive six metre long island with marble countertops and a teak breakfast bar. Complete with high-endGaggenau appliances, an air-conditioned larder and a wine fridge, this kitchen is ready to host everything from casual family meals to grand dinner parties. Huge glass panel doors open onto a terrace to create the perfect setting for dining outdoors – with a view, of course.
The living room has two floor-to-ceiling picture windows that frame the harbour. A sleek gas fire is nestled into a curved tiled wall, while an integrated Bang & Olufsen TV completes the space. Every element of this home is designed to complement the incredible views outside, providing an atmosphere of elegance at every turn.
On the ground floor, you’ll find two large bedroom suites, each with direct access to a private terrace. They both have en suite bathrooms that feature rainfall showers for that added piece of luxury every day.
Upstairs, the main suite steals the show. With a split-level design that separates the sleeping area from the lounging area, this room is the epitome of elegance. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer dual-aspect views, while the luxurious en suite bathroom has an infinity-edge bathtub with stunning views of Ireland’s Eye and beyond. His-and-hers walk-in wardrobes, a custom-designed vanity and a tranquil study space complete this suite.
The remaining three bedrooms don’t miss out, though. They all have en suite bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes, bespoke storage and exceptional views of either the harbour or the lush hills of Howth.
It’s the extras that truly make this home stand out. Whoever buys this place will have their own private home cinema with tiered seating, a fully equipped gym and a bespoke wine cellar crafted from solid oak and marble. Outside, there’s even a Norwegian sauna, a stainless steel hot tub, an ice bath and an outdoor shower – all of which overlook the Irish Sea.
The outdoor deck is a seamless blend of indoor/outdoor living. Whether it’s a sunrise workout in the gym, a sunset soak in the hot tub or simply relaxing on the deck, this home has been designed for year-round wellness in total privacy. Even the gym is designed with the view in mind, connected directly to this spa-like outdoor space.
You could be fooled into thinking No. 1 Thulla is far from a town or village, but it’s just an eight minute walk from the DART. Add to that Howth’s best restaurants, shops and the scenic coastal paths that make the area so popular, and you’ll quickly see why whoever buys Thulla may never need to treat themselves to a hotel break again.
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