Historical Dublin home with literal political connections hits market for princely sum
Despite his unpopularity leading up to the Irish Rebellion and later the Easter Rising and Civil War, James Gandon's stamp is still felt throughout Georgian Dublin, with Emsworth in Kinsealy, Co Dublin being one of his very few residential designs. But then again, if you were to design a house as truly incredible as this, maybe you'd probably think 'yeah, this is perfect. Don't need to do any more of these.'
Finished up in 1794, the home boasts a massive five reception rooms, four bedrooms, and idyllic surroundings which include 17 acres of landscaped gardens and terraces, a tennis court/sports pitch, and paddle court. Pic: Sherry FItzgerald
While, of course, the home has been extensively renovated and modernised, one of the original features of the home is the tunnel between the home and Abbeyville Estate — the previous home of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey — which is believed to have been Mr Gandon's idea to connect the two vast estates between him and his then neighbours. While the tunnel has since been blocked off at both ends, it's still very cool and historical, eh? Pic: Sherry FItzgerald
The home's architectural prowess doesn't stop there, however, with the extension also being built by one of the country's leading architects in Henry J Lyons, that connects the main house with the guest house. Pic: Sherry FItzgerald
Upon entering the property, you're greeted by the stunning entrance hall that leads into three of the reception rooms — the sitting room, dining room and drawing room, while a study is tucked away from the rest of the house, allowing for privacy. Pic: Sherry FItzgerald
The kitchen is truly stunning and light filled with large windows and doors that allow for direct access to the garden as well as a skylight for even more brightness. From there, the home has a den and full bar, while just around the corner is a fully loaded wine cellar, utility room and store room that leads to the expansive garage. Pic: Sherry FItzgerald
Heading up the stairs we find the home's four bedroom suites, all of which are incredibly well proportioned, while two of the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, completing the main house. Pic: Sherry FItzgerald
From there, the home has also been heavily extended with a ginormous fully equipped gym, which has a separate pilates room and spa which includes a sauna and cold plunge. For those wanting to go for a swim, the home also has an incredible outdoor heated swimming pool and jacuzzi. The outdoor area also has a full tennis court, sports pitch, and adjoining BBQ areas. The outdoor pool area. Pic: Sherry FItzgerald
As well as the home's main house is a stunning guest house, which is connected via the main house and has been exquisitely designed to enhance the home's history while embracing modernity. The guest house. Pic: Sherry FItzgerald
As for the location, the home is located on Malahide Road, being just 12 kilometres from Dublin City Centre, near to Dublin Airport, and is easily served by the DART and various bus routes. The home boasts an incredible, fully equipped gym, and a separate spa area. Pic: Sherry FItzgerald
Emsworth, Kinsealy, Malahide Road, Co Dublin is available via Sherry Fitzgerald, with an asking price of a whopping €9.25million. Pic: Sherry FItzgerald Pic: Sherry FItzgerald Pic: Sherry FItzgerald Pic: Sherry FItzgerald Pic: Sherry FItzgerald Pic: Sherry FItzgerald
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