The religious order 'Sisters of Charity' have asked property agents to put the landmark Stella Maris Convent and Retreat House on Howth Head on the market.
The convent, which has been owned by the congregation for over 125 years, will today land on the property market by joint agents Lisney and Farley Property for €3.5 million.
According to property.ie, the two storey Victorian residence comprises of 8 bedrooms, Breakfast Room, Kitchen and Utility Rooms, two bathrooms, a WC and Shower Room.
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At first floor level the building has a magnificent atrium which fills the floor with a natural light. The upstairs sitting rooms offer spectacular views to the south and east and has the additional benefit of a large balcony.
The breakfast room on the ground floor has a glazed porch which provides wonderful views of the well-maintained gardens which are a mixture of formal grass and shrub with organic vegetable beds and light woodland.
The cash brought from the sale of the convent will be used by the Sisters of Charity in their continuing work with people affected by human trafficking, in their efforts to lessen the effects of climate change on poorer communities, to promote education.
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"The sale will enable us to continue that important work whilst also supporting the care of our sick and elderly sisters,” they told the Irish Times.
