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04 Apr 2026

PICTURES: Inside Ireland's most expensive and elegant home listed with jaw-dropping price tag

Melfort boasts "the premier and the most desirable address" in the Irish capital

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Melfort, 19 Shrewsbury Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04T0H7

This incredibly luxurious five-bed mansion located on the "premier and the most desirable address" in the Irish capital is currently the most expensive home listed on the market in Ireland today.

Built in 1906 and exuding character with outstanding period features throughout, Melfort stands on the southerly side of the prestigious Shrewsbury Road where many embassies and diplomatic residences are located. 

Melfort is a superb example of the classical detached Edwardian red brick city residence, enjoying extensive gardens, to include a mini orchard, off street parking and total privacy. The residence extends to approximately 471 sq. m. (5,070 sq. ft.). The overall site extends to approximately 0.284 ha (0.7 acres) with mature manicured gardens to the rear and lawns to the front with ample private parking. It is listed with an asking price of €12,750,000 on Daft.ie.

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