Montpellier Terrace

A townland between Blackrock and Monkstown, Montpelier takes its name from a house and grounds marked on John Roque's 1760 map, set amid what was then open countryside. Montpelier Place — a terrace of handsome Georgian houses dating from about 1790, built as summer retreats from the city — is one of the earliest residential developments in south County Dublin. The area's period character and proximity to both Blackrock and Monkstown villages make it quietly sought-after.