The 12 standout homes of 2025 chosen by our property writers
An eclectic range of homes make up our team’s favourites of the year
Killiney
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Remodelled detached Killiney home for €2.35m with teenager-friendly garden and a home cinema
Reimagined five-bedroom, light-filled home with impeccable gardens
In pictures: ‘Georgian masterpiece’ overlooking the sea with Enya and Bono as neighbours
Handsome six-bedroom house on 1.25 acres with lush gardens sloping towards the sea and Enya and Bono as neighbours
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Look inside: Superbly designed house and mews with unparalleled views over Killiney Bay for €7.25m
Victorian house with a wide rear balcony and outdoor terraces facing the sea
Look inside: Elegant Victorian with Italianate tower offers stunning sea views over Killiney Bay for €7.5m
Look inside: This Victorian pile on Marino Avenue East in Killiney extends to 393sq m (4,230sq ft) and has been refurbished to an exacting standard, as the owner went right back to the shell of this impressive pile after she bought the house in 2018. The owner spent almost three years and significant sums to restore the property after falling for the “breathtaking sea views, proportions of the rooms and the practicality of the house”. A pretty one-bedroom cottage, also refurbished, is included in the sale.
Look inside: Detached home on elevated perch overlooking Killiney Bay in Dalkey for €3.5m
Vico Road three-bed has been modernised to include picture windows to enhance views, and a car port
Large and private Killiney five-bed with elegant interior on a third of an acre for €2m
Rear garden enjoys a southerly aspect and has a sunken Indian-sandstone patio
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Padel ball: Rooftop courts prove popular as developers look to appeal to a fitness-conscious cohort
Well-heeled homeowners also installing the playing surfaces in their gardens
Extended three-bed cottage in quiet Killiney cul-de-sac for €850,000
Renovated home just off Military Road has a bright kitchen/diningroom to the rear
Look inside: Australia-inspired luxury modern home with terrace views over Dublin Bay for €1.425m
This property on an elevated site was designed to create an indoor-outdoor space that maximised views
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