The former Killiney home of Dublin Archbishop John Charles McQuaid is up for sale for a massive €12million.
Ashurst was last sold in 2013 for just over €4million, according to the Property Price Register. But now Estate agent Sherry FitzGerald is looking for almost 3 times that price.
The seven-bedroom property was renovated in 2015 after two years of work, resulting in a modern, comfortable family home.
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The large, impressive kitchen opens up to a sunny lounge on one side and an orangery on the other. The beautiful house also offers a music room, gorgeous original hallway, a large study, a library, a dressing room with fitted wardrobes, and several living/tv rooms.
As well as a large kitchen space, there is a pantry with excellent storage and shelving.
There is also a boot room and laundry room, as well as plenty of storage across the property.
For those who enjoy spending time outdoors, the house is surrounded by patios, terraces and gardens. The 4.7 acres of grounds also features extensive herb gardens, vegetable gardens and mature fruit trees.
And if you enjoy some vino, the original cellar is the ideal temperature for storing a wine collection.
The house was build in the mid-1800s for Sir Compton Domville and in 1945 became occupied by Archbishop of Dublin, John Charles McQuaid. The Archbishop was a close friend of Eamon de Valera and was a very powerful figure in Ireland, known for instilling fear among the clergy.
At his Killiney home, McQuaid shared the house with his chaplain, secretaries, and members of the order of nuns who ran the household. He also had a driver who lived in the gate lodge.
McQuaid added the belfry tower to the property, as the Archbishop was interested in astronomy. The tower now offers stunning views of Killiney Bay.
For the full listing visit myhome.ie
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