More than 1,200 sales of €1 million or more have been recorded so far this year, with a Cork estate leading the charge
The most expensive Irish homes sold in 2024: From a Cork estate to a mansion once owned by Jennifer Guinness
Situated where the river is at its most expansive, the 11-bay, two-storey-over-basement classical-style house is understood to have been bought by British vacuum-cleaner magnate, James Dyson. Nestled into the rock face, the property is sheltered from the elements by mature trees, while it maintains sea views to its south, east and west. It also abuts the cliff walk, so, despite the elevation, you can exit a gate and nip down the cliffs to take a dip in the sea at Jameson Beach, one of Howth’s few south-facing swimming spots, within a matter of minutes.A decade ago, when it last went on the market, Victoria House also made the list of the 10 most expensive house sales of the year.
Daniel Lanois, who produced U2′s 1987 album, The Joshua Tree, alongside Brian Eno, told Hot Press in 2007 that Melbeach was where songs such as Mothers of the Disappeared and Bullet the Blue Sky were born, when it was owned by The Edge.Rarc An Ilan came to market in October 2023 seeking €8 million, and sold for €7.5 million last June, through Knight Frank, according to the PPR.
A fine example of the classical Victorian revival, it is fitting that the residence has been bought by the Italian embassy as the ambassador’s residence. “There was some domestic interest in the property but they weren’t coming up to the asking price,” says selling agent Barbara Carty. She says it is likely that events will be hosted there, pointing out that there is “half an acre to put up marquees”.
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