A luxury family mansion with its own plush cocktail bar and home cinema has gone up for sale for an eye-watering €5.5 million.
Baile An Mhota is a huge Edwardian house in Foxrock, south Dublin, built in 1910 but was renovated and extended in the early 2000s to create a spacious, modern home.
The 5,801 square-foot property has six double bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, and two with balconies onto terraces that overlook the back garden, as well as several reception rooms.
The large garden comes with a stand-alone garden room with a shower that can be used as a home gym, studio or home office.
But the two standout features to make this home the envy of all the neighbours include a full-sized home cinema room, complete with a bed and purple velvet curtains for a luxurious cinema experience, and a fully fitted cocktail bar with a black and purple lounge area.
The impressive two-storey entrance porch leads into a light-filled hallway and reception room complete with white tiled flooring, mirrored doors and glass staircase.
To the left of the hallway is a drawing room with a white painted period fireplace with cast iron inset and slate hearth. This room leads onto the dining room with matching bay window and French doors to the garden.
The design of the kitchen is inspired by the Philip Starcks Library Range complete with earthy toned oak storage presses and a sliding ladder for ease of access. It also features a large centre island with a Carrarra marble worktop and a pantry disguised behind a walnut and blackboard wall.
The breakfast room adjoining the kitchen has a large family-sized table that comfortably seats 16 people.
The rest of the downstairs includes a family and TV area, utility room, access down to the basement and a downstairs bedroom with a private entrance, described as ideal for an elderly relative or au pair.
The first floor has three en-suite bedrooms, with the master bedroom also featuring a separate mahogany fitted dressing room, make-up room and nursery. The second floor has two bedrooms with ensuite bathroom and under eaves storage.
In the grounds there is a double garage, built in the style of the main house, as well as parking for several cars.
The detached property is located on Kerrymount Avenue within walking distance from Foxrock village, and sits on half an acre of manicured gardens designed by award-winning gardener Diarmuid Gavin.
The landscaped garden includes paths, lawns and high hedges for privacy as well as decking for outdoor dining and entertainment.
It is currently owned by hotelier Paul Fitzpatrick, owner of the Morgan Hotel in Temple Bar and the Beacon Hotel in Sandyford, who bought it in 2005 for a reported €3.15 million before his family moved to California in 2017.
Since then Baile an Mhota has been rented but is now on the market again waiting to be snapped up by a lucky millionaire.
