The best historic homes in Dublin

Renowned for its vibrant culture, friendly locals, and picturesque landscapes, Dublin's popularity with property buyers shows little sign of waning. Among its treasures are the historic homes that dot its landscape, each telling a story of bygone eras while offering beautiful living spaces. From the leafy suburbs of Rathgar to the pretty seaside resort of Dalkey, we explore five homes with a timeless charm that showcase the best of Dublin living.

Six bedroom house in Rathgar, Dublin 6

Rathgar is one of Dublin’s most prized neighbourhoods, and this attractive period home is on one of its finest streets. Rostrevor Terrace comprises 14 Victoria homes that overlook a private park. Across 4,314 sq ft of living space, there are six bedrooms, four bathrooms and five reception rooms, offering ample space to entertain. The heart of the home lies on the garden level, where a large orangery is laid out as a living and dining space that opens on to the garden. Asking price: €3,600,000

Four bedroom house in Rarc-An-Ilan, Dalkey, County Dublin

This exceptional villa-style waterfront residence, known as Rarc–An–Ilan, is in the sought-after suburb of Dalkey. Situated on private grounds and accessed via a sweeping driveway, the property offers complete privacy as well as direct access to the water. Inside offers generous living accommodation, with many rooms designed to frame the spectacular views across Dublin Bay, particularly the large conservatory. In the main house, there are three large bedrooms, plus a study that could serve as a fourth, while an adjoining coach house has been transformed into a one bedroom lodge with a garage. Asking price: €8,000,000

Two bedroom apartment in Dublin city centre, Dublin 2

This centrally located apartment is just off Merrion Square Park and a few minutes’ walk from Grafton Street and the buzz of the city centre. Behind its charming Georgian front door lies a generous open-plan living space lined with large sash windows and timber floors. On the lower ground floor, there are two bedrooms, one of which opens on to a private patio area. Asking price: €895,000

Four bedroom house in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

In the pretty, tree-lined neighbourhood of Ballsbridge lies this impressive mid-terrace Georgian home. Many period features – intricate cornicing, shuttered windows, marble fireplaces – have been carefully preserved, along with the classic generously proportioned rooms. Other standout features include a luxurious en suite off the principal bedroom with a central freestanding bath and a fireplace, plus a well-sized garden with a patio area for entertaining. Asking price: €2,800,000

Five bedroom house in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Back in Ballsbridge, this attractive Victorian property makes an excellent family home. There’s a wonderful sense of arrival; wrought iron gates open on to a gravelled driveway and through a large front garden surrounded by mature trees and shrubbery. The ground floor reception rooms boast high ceilings, feature fireplaces and large sash windows with views of the front or rear garden, while upstairs, there are five good-sized bedrooms and two bathrooms. Asking price: €2,650,000