THIS is the luxury gated home once under the control of mob boss Daniel Kinahan which is set to go under the hammer two years after it was seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau. Bidding on the plush home in Saggart, southwest Dublin - where senior members of the murderous gang hid out in 2014 - will begin at €550,000 on December 12 next. In the detached four bedroom residence , which is described as "impressive" by its sellers, there is approximately 3,410 square feet of living space across two floors and can be accessed by two separate sets of electric gates.
But despite Kinahan's works on the property ten years ago after his associates were handed the keys by businessman Jim Mansfield Jnr, the realtor says No 10 Coldwater Lakes will require repairs both internally and externally. With weeds growing in its driveway, the inside remains luxurious with a grand entrance marked by a "staircase with rich wood banisters and grey carpeting." On its advert, estate agent BRG Gibson Auctions said: "The ground floor, spanning 1,490 square feet, includes a spacious front room with a bay window, a dining/living room featuring a classic fireplace with a white mantel and a guest toilet.
"The kitchen boasts a unique curved island with black countertops. "The open-plan design integrates the kitchen with a dining area and living area. The kitchen leads through to the utility room with an additional toilet.
"Upstairs, the 1,920 square foot first floor includes four very large bedrooms with two.