IF YOU’VE ALWAYS fancied the idea of wandering through your own demesne, it could be the time to make that dream a reality as there are several castles on the market right now.
With original stone walls, century-old doors, ornate cornicing, grand chimneys and wide staircases – there is nothing like the luxury and thrill of owning your very own castle for your family to wander through. (We’re guessing.)
Live like royalty in these four homes, from a seaside castle in Killiney with a tennis court to a 600-year-old castle in Offaly that was once a major tourist attraction, for less than €1 million. Take a tour yourself of these regal residences…
This elegant three-storey seafront six-bedroom period residence is set on over an acre and features several outbuildings and spectacular sea views over Killiney Bay and Dublin’s coastline, while being nestled on a private road. See inside in the video below:
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Approached by granite steps, the home features a large rear balcony, three bedrooms with sea views, a library, gym, a tennis court, private cinema room and a wooden chalet. It’s also surrounded by a sizeable decked area to relax in among the sea views, with private gated access to Killiney Strand.
A secluded Georgian estate in the heart of Kildare’s countryside but only 19 miles from Dublin’s city centre, this nine-bedroom home is approached along a tree-lined avenue. It contains a number of period features such as ornate cornicing, open fireplaces, original wooden flooring and shuttered sash windows.
The grounds are home to what is known as Kildare’s oldest yew tree and 34 acres of paddocks and woodland, with a recently restored stable yard. It’s thought that the castle could be used as corporate headquarters, a wedding venue or a boutique guest house.
This impressive 11-bedroom estate is comprised of a historic Irish castle, a tea house and a gate lodge, all set on thirty acres of landscaped gardens. If not used for a private residence, it’s thought the castle could make an exclusive hotel location for weddings, tour groups and private functions.
As the castle dates from three distinct eras, different parts of the castle have their own historical characteristics including vaulted ceilings, stone flagged floor, fireplace with a wood-burning stove and a stone spiral tower staircase.
This particular five-bedroom castle is believed to be one of the oldest inhabited castles in Ireland, dating back to the 14th century and is surrounded by its own high stone walls, with a mile-long tree-lined drive.
Open to the public for many years, the castle won “Best in Ireland” from independent guide Let’s Go – its current owner has purchased and restored 70 historic buildings in four countries. It features a two-storied great hall, old stone staircase, butler’s room, library and drawing room with a marble fireplace that is over 300 years old.
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