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SET HIGH ABOVE the sweep of Killiney Bay, Mount Mapas House is one of those rare properties that feels woven into the landscape. Believed to date from around 1820, this striking Georgian building is widely regarded as the first house constructed on Victoria Road.
On an elevated, man-made terrace supported by a dramatic granite retaining wall, the house enjoys panoramic views stretching from Dalkey Island across to Bray Head. The engineering ambition behind its original construction is even impressive today. This is certainly a property with a sense of permanence and quiet authority in an area that’s famed for its celebrity residents.
Positioned on what is widely considered Killiney’s finest road, Mount Mapas House enjoys both seclusion and connectivity. A short walk brings you to Killiney village, the beach and the renowned coastal and hill walks that define the area, while nearby Dalkey offers cafés, restaurants and a lively village atmosphere.
Behind the classic double-fronted façade lies a home that celebrates Georgian proportion and detail, while benefiting from modernisation. The space extends to about 585 m arranged over several levels that flow naturally from formal entertaining spaces to relaxed family living.
The principal reception rooms are defined by their extraordinary scale. Ceiling heights of close to four metres, original cornicing and finely restored Italian marble fireplaces create a sense of grandeur without being ostentatious. Large sash windows flood the interiors with light and frame ever-changing sea views, ensuring the surrounding landscape is always part of daily life.
Throughout the house, the restoration has been both respectful and comprehensive. It has been rewired, replumbed and reroofed, with double-glazed sliding sash windows that discreetly enhance comfort while preserving character.
From the elegant drawing and dining rooms overlooking the bay, the house unfolds into a series of versatile living spaces. A snug offers a more intimate retreat, while the garden level introduces a relaxed, contemporary feel with additional reception rooms, a sun-filled conservatory and a beautifully appointed kitchen and breakfast room. Designed as a social heart of the home, the kitchen opens directly to the back courtyard, ideal for entertaining on a grand or informal scale.
The bedrooms are equally as impressive, with a principal suite that takes full advantage of the outlook, complete with a bay window seat for the best views.
Several more bedrooms feature en suite bathrooms and a dedicated study makes for a refined workspace.
Wellness and leisure are subtly woven into the lower level, which includes a sauna, generous family rooms and flexible spaces suited to fitness, cinema or guests.
Set within about 1.25 acres, the gardens are a defining feature of Mount Mapas House. Rarely for such an elevated coastal site, they are largely level, beautifully landscaped and designed to be enjoyed year-round. Mature planting ensures privacy, while terraces create natural settings for outdoor dining and entertaining.
A particular highlight is the discrete pedestrian access across Vico Road to a lower coastal garden, complete with an outdoor dining area and even direct access to the beach below.
Mount Mapas House is not simply an impressive Georgian residence; it is a landmark that encapsulates the heritage, elegance and natural beauty of Killiney. Combining historic significance with exceptional presentation, sea views of rare breadth and one of south Dublin’s most prestigious addresses, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to buy a home of enduring stature.
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