25 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, Dublin 2

€2,750,000

Beds

6 beds

Price

€2,750,000

Property Type

Terraced House

Size

555 meters²

Energy Rating

BER-Exempt

Refreshed on

Apr 14, 2026

Eircode

D02 K235

Group Name

Sherry FitzGerald Ballsbridge

Sales License Number

002183

Description

No 25 is a magnificent four storey over basement Georgian home and an important piece of Dublin's Georgian heritage, ideally located beside Fitzwilliam Square. The property which is one of the few Georgian houses to have been consistently in residential use since its construction in c. 1820 has undergone an extensive refurbishment program which has been carried out with great sensitivity and authenticity. The aim of the project was to restore the property to its former glory and create a comfortable family home; the result is that it now comprises a stunningly elegant yet practical home beside Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin's last remaining private square. Tastefully presented with great flair and style, the accommodation extends to 555sqm / 5,975sqft (approx.) and is elegantly proportioned throughout retaining many of its stunning period details such as ornate ceiling cornices and plasterwork, mantelpieces and sash windows. This unique property also benefits from independent access at the basement level which will suit buyers who are looking for a home / income combination. The property enjoys a superbly convenient location where local shops are within a stone's throw. A choice of recreational amenities are within a short stroll including St. Stephen's Green, Grafton Street and the Aviva Stadium whilst many of the city's principal places of business are within walking distance. There is an excellent choice of Dublin's principal schools within easy reach and the property also benefits from being close to many cultural institutions such as the National Art Gallery, National Concert Hall, the United Arts Club as well as theatres and cinemas. A brief summary of the property's history: • Built in c. 1819-20, the first of four houses, by Richard Williamson, a well-established, prosperous Dublin merchant and manufacturer. • Bought from Williamson in 1820 by Randal McDonald Gibbons. • Four years later in 1824, Gibbons sold the house to John Hare a solicitor and land agent with a practice on Baggot Street. After his death in 1865, his estate sold the property to William Joseph Corrigan. • William Joseph Corrigan, a successful barrister, was the son of the first catholic to make a name for himself in Irish medicine, Sir Dominic Corrigan, after whom a disease known as “Corrigan's Pulse” is called. Elected five times president of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, an MP for the City of Dublin, he was also responsible for the building of Inniscorrig, one of Dalkey's landmark homes in 1844. In 1887, W.J. Corrigan's executors sold No. 25 to John Gordon. • John Gordon was called to the Bar in 1877 and became a Queen's Counsel in 1892. He was elected an MP in 1900 and became Attorney General in 1915 1916. He resided in No. 25 for 34 years. • The next owners of the property were James Augustine Murnaghan and his wife Alice Davy. James Murnaghan became a barrister in 1903 and was Professor of Jurisprudence Roman and international law in N.U.I between 1910-24. He was subsequently appointed a Supreme Court judge and became chairman of the National Gallery of Ireland in 1962. He was a renowned and avid art collector. He died at the age of 92 in 1973 having assembled one of Ireland's most impressive private art collections. • His widow Alice continued to reside in their home surrounded by the valuable art collection however its reputation reached the Dublin underworld and in particular Martin Cahill, better known as Dublin's crime boss The General, who arranged for the house to be broken into in December 1988 by 3 men in balaclavas. Alice Murnaghan and her companion were held overnight, but were released unharmed the next morning having been served tea and biscuits by their captors during the night! Some but not all of the paintings were recovered 8 months later. Alice Murnaghan lived 80 years in the house until her death in 1999 at the age of 103. • Alice Murnaghan's executors put the property up for sale and it was sold again in 2002. Shortly after its acquisition, the property underwent a significant and sensitive refurbishment programme. It was bought by the current owners in 2015 who did further conservation-led work to adapt it as a modern family home. GARDEN: Delightful town garden bordered by the original stone walls and laid out in lawn with mature plants and trees with a sandstone patio area, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. Steps lead down to a sunken courtyard with attractive painted M.C Escher-inspired mural of Dublin painted by Lucretia Moroni, descendant of Giovanni Battista Moroni (1520-78) whose work hangs in the National Gallery of Ireland.

Accommodation

HALL FLOOR - Entrance Hall: - with original Flagstone floor, antique style radiator, original ceiling cornice and detail, original arch leading to the rear hall with polished timber floor, ceiling cornice and centre rose. Guest WC: - with wc, contemporary wash hand basin with storage beneath and is partially tiled. Dining Room: - with marble fireplace, brass inset, dado rail, original ceiling cornice, original working window shutters and interconnecting folding doors to: Sitting Room: - with original ceiling cornice, cast iron fireplace with brass inset, large sash window overlooking the garden, dado rail and original polished timber floor. Rear Hall: - with polished timber floor, two sash windows and original stone staircase to the basement. Butler's Kitchen: - with generous built-in storage, Belfast sink, Liebherr fridge / freezer and door to the garden. FIRST FLOOR RETURN - Landing / Seating Area: - with twin sash windows, ceiling cornice, polished timber floor and attractive dome rooflight. Study: - with original ceiling detail, sash window and polished timber floor. FIRST FLOOR - Drawing Room: - Spanning the full width of the house with a stunning marble fireplace, two sash windows, original working window shutters, original ceiling cornice, centre rose with ceiling detail, oak floor and interconnects to: Kitchen / Breakfast Room: - with a bespoke range of wall and floor units, stainless steel work surfaces, glass splashback, Gaggenau five ring gas hob, extractor fan, Zug oven with warming drawer, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher, original ceiling cornice, original centre rose with ceiling detail, matching marble fireplace, oak floor and a large sash window with seating. SECOND FLOOR - Bedroom 1: - Main bedroom spanning the full width of the house with two sash windows, polished timber floor, original period fireplace, alcove cupboards, built in wardrobe and dado rail. Bathroom: - luxuriously appointed with large step in shower with marble tiling and overhead shower, contemporary freestanding bath, twin wash hand basins with storage beneath, mirrored vanity cabinets, separate wc, polished timber floor, dado rail, original ceiling cornice, original period fireplace and under stairs storage. TOP FLOOR - Bedroom 2: - double room with polished timber floor, original period fireplace and sash windows to the rear. Door to: Shower Room: - shower room with polished timber floor, step-in shower, wc, wash hand basin and partial subway style wall tiling. Bedroom 3: - double room with polished timber floor and original period fireplace. Bedroom 4: - double room with polished timber floor. Laundry Room: - with fitted cupboards, plumbing for washing machine and dryer, roof light, subway style tiled splashback and stainless steel sink with drainer. BASEMENT: - self contained with separate access to the front. Utility Room: - with separate access to the front courtyard and steps to the street, built-in storage and plumbed for washing machine and dryer, timber floor. Living / Dining Room: - contemporary style room with cavern style roof, timber floor, halogen track lighting and original stove which is a unique feature that is still intact. Kitchen: - with built-in wall and floor units, stainless steel splashback, gas cooker, extractor fan, Bosch dishwasher and under counter lighting. Wine Cellar: - with original flagstone floor and brick wine storage. Internal Hall: - with original flagstone floor and an attractive feature of the original servants bells from the house. Bedroom: - with timber floor, halogen track lighting, original fireplace and overlooks the patio. Bathroom: - with subway style wall tiling, bath with overhead shower, wash hand basin with storage beneath, wc and heated towel rail. Bedroom: - with timber effect tiled floor, sash window and door with steps to the garden. Outside cellars: - water-proofed, providing extra storage.

BER Details

Exempt

Negotiator

Christopher Bradley

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Christopher Bradley

€2,750,000

25 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, Dublin 2, D02 K235

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