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Take a look inside this luxurious period home built for an earl in beautiful Blackrock
The owners of Dublin’s George’s Street Arcade have put their Blackrock home on the market for €2.5 million.
AS FAR AS period properties go, South Hill House is a perfect example of one that’s in great nick. Three storeys of classic features, from stained glass to ceiling roses tell of this home’s rich history. Dating back to the 1830s, this 561 m² house was built by the Earl of Pembroke, whose estate owned land from Stephen’s Green right to the seaside village of Blackrock, where this house stands.
Today, the owners of a Dublin institution, George’s Street Arcade, have decided to up sticks after thirty years in this striking house. This nine-bed, six bathroom home now has a price tag of €2.5 million.
The current owners upgraded the house over the last three decades, so you can expect marble, granite and solid wood finishes throughout and a well-maintained garden with a stunning veranda from which to take it all in.
The grand entrance hall definitely sets the tone for this luxury home with its arched and period details. To the left of the hall sits a drawing room with double aspect so it’s filled with natural light.
From here, double doors bring you to the large kitchen and breakfast room that finished with painted timber cabinets and polished granite worktops.
There is another more formal dining room off the kitchen that has a bay window and a marble fireplace along with polished timber floors. This room opens into a smaller, cosier space with another fireplace, which is ideal for entertaining in before dinner.
For everyday family life, there is a more informal sitting room at the back of the house and for those working from home, there is also an office area with a striking glazed ceiling.
On the first floor sit five large bedrooms, three of which have en suite bathrooms, so the other two are the only ones who share the family bathroom.
In terms of outdoor space, the house has a fantastic garden and also direct access to beautiful Merrion Park. Parking to the front of the house, which has double gated access, only adds to the exclusivity.
And for guests who plan on staying a while, there are even two self-contained apartments at garden level of this impressive home. Each one has an impressive two bedrooms. They can be accessed separately from outside and also inside the house.
For those familiar with Dublin, Blackrock village needs little introduction. With its €2.5 million price tag, it’s no surprise that South Hill House is in an affluent location.
Families in the area of their pick of schools and colleges on Dublin’s south side and great transport connections beyond. By the sea and surrounded by an abundance of parks means plenty of green space as well as fresh sea air, while being within walking distance are shopping centres, cafes, restaurants and bars.
South Hill House, Merrion Park, Blackrock, Co Dublin is on the market for €2,500,000 through Knight Frank.
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