Key Features

Refurbished Martello Tower with cottage and part finished house.
Stunning sea views.
Elevated site with granite walls, large electric gates, lawns and gravel driveway.
Three properties in one.

Property Description

Description
Exceptional Property with Martello Tower, Two Houses & Sea Views in Killiney

A rare opportunity to acquire a truly unique property comprising two houses and a beautifully restored Martello Tower, set on an elevated site of approx. 0.37 ha (0.91 acres) in the heart of Killiney, South Dublin.

This remarkable site offers privacy, panoramic sea views, and significant potential for further enhancement.

Location

Killiney is one of South Dublin’s most sought-after coastal addresses, renowned for its scenic beauty, beach, and historic character. Killiney Hill Road runs between Shanganagh Road and Dalkey Avenue, providing easy access to a wide range of amenities.

Nearby are several excellent primary and secondary schools, Killiney Beach, and the charming village of Dalkey, which offers a variety of cafés, restaurants, and shops. Transport links are superb, including the DART at Killiney, LUAS at Cherrywood, multiple Dublin Bus routes, and convenient access to both the M50 and M11. The area is home to many well-known residents, celebrities along with many ambassadors residencies, Killiney continues to be a favoured location for those seeking coastal living within easy access of the city.

Situation

The property is ideally situated on the eastern (seaward) side of Killiney Hill Road (R119), approximately 50 metres south of its junction with Killiney Avenue. Killiney Beach is just a short stroll away, making the location both peaceful and practical.

Description

This exceptional site includes three distinct elements — a recently built one-bedroom cottage, a historic Martello Tower, and a large, partially completed contemporary residence — all set within a secure, gated setting with stone boundary walls and electric gates.

Cottage: A one-bedroom residence newly built to reflect the character and charm of the original Gunner’s Cottage that once stood on the site. It offers excellent potential for enhancement or extension, subject to planning permission.

Martello Tower, 7 South: One of approximately 50 Martello towers constructed along the Irish coast by the British in the early 19th century. Built as part of a coastal defence chain to protect against possible French invasion, Martello Tower, 7 South is uniquely positioned around half a kilometre inland from the sea. Painstakingly restored over a ten-year period and formally inaugurated in 2008 with the firing of its cannon, the tower now offers atmospheric and historically rich accommodation — ideal for cultural, creative, or private use. A granite spiral staircase leads to the top of the tower, where panoramic views of the sea and surrounding landscape unfold. Beside the tower are a coach house, artillery store, and tool shed.

Modern House: A substantial, two-storey-over-basement structure of concrete, steel, and block construction with smooth plastered exterior walls and a flat roof. Though unfinished internally, the home enjoys spectacular sea views and is ready for completion to the new owner’s specifications. Alternatively, the existing structure may serve as valuable planning precedent for a new-build home on this extraordinary site (subject to planning permission).

Accommodation
Gunner’s Cottage c. 42 sq.m. / 453 sq.ft.
Living/ dining room with kitchen off 4.99m x 6.22m

Double Bedroom 3.5m x 3.5m

Shower Room 3.5m x 1.4m With WC, WHB and shower


Martello Tower c. 120 sq.m. / 1,292 sq.ft.
Ground Floor

Reception Hall 9.13m x 4.6m First Floor

Guards’ Room 6.18m x 3.11m

Room 1 3m x 2.62m

Room 2 2.68m x 2.62m

Second Floor

Main Hall 5.76m x 5.72m



Unfinished House c. 450 sq.m. / 4,844 sq.ft.
Set out over three floors with some internal partition studs in place. Requires electrical, plumbing, joinery, internal plastering etc. Magnificent views.

Outside:

Stone-built garage 4.44m x 4.29m With WC. Plumbed for appliances.

Features:
Elevated site with granite walls, large electric gates, lawns and gravel driveway.
Features
Fully renovated Martelllo Tower.
Stunning sea views.
Three properties in one.

Directions
The property is on the eastern (seaward) side of Killiney Hill Road (R119), approximately 50 metres south of its junction with Killiney Avenue.

BER Details

Energy Performance Indicator: 0.00 kWh/m2/yr

This property was last updated: 36 days ago