NESTLED IN THE heart of The Golden Vale, the area in Munster where lush pastures sprawl as far as the eye can see, stands the magnificent Killough Castle. This historic property, dating back to the early 1400s, offers an opportunity to do things your way when it comes to living and working.
Killough Castle has a storied history, with its original Tower House standing throughout centuries of Irish life. It has evolved over time with early Georgian and Gothic Revival additions. It now offers six bedrooms, and to add to those is a charming three-bedroom gate lodge.
Today, the castle stands on a large 471 acre farm that’s made up of arable land, grasslands, woodlands and forestry. While the castle itself presents a unique opportunity to host overnight guests, the farmland encompassing the castle could be used for another revenue stream.
Laid out over three floors, Killough Castle nods to bygone eras both inside and out. Within, you can expect a host of original features such as plasterwork, panelling, and fireplaces that all provide a link to its rich past.
The castle isn’t all business, however. It has been in the same family for over a century and has made for a comfortable and unique home.
Upon entering through the front hallway, you’ll find a grand inner hall leading to a dual-aspect dining room with an open fireplace. On the right side, you’ll step into the oldest section of the castle, housing a vaulted pantry, inner halls and pathways to the historic round tower and a scullery.
The back section comprises a breakfast room, a kitchen with an Aga stove, a study, a storage area and a utility room. The back hall also gives access to a boot room and the stable yard.
Moving to the first floor, you’ll discover a layout mirroring the ground floor. This level features a bright and sunny drawing room with great views, a charming sitting room and a lookout landing offering views of Killough Hill.
The Georgian addition on this floor made space for a study, a bathroom and three of the six double bedrooms.
The top floor has another three bedrooms, including the dramatic main bedroom, which is home to Gothic revival windows and access to stone spiral stairs that lead to the castle’s battlements. From here, you get perfect views of The Golden Vale.
The lush landscape surrounding Killough Castle is home to mature trees, rolling lawns and interlinked yards and outbuildings ideal for anyone looking to grow their own food, too. From formal gardens to wild woodlands, this estate is a treasure trove of opportunity.
The castle is accessed via two avenues, while internal roadways surround the castle, too. A river also meanders through the property, which only adds to the charm of this whole place.
For those with grander ambitions, there’s the option to buy a neighbouring farm of approximately 56 acres at nearby Ballytarsna This would potentially expand the property to a whopping 527 acres.
As with any big house, services and cosiness are always big questions. Killough Castle has a private well water supply, a septic tank and electric as well as solid fuel heating options. And although in a secluded location, it is just a short drive from the M8 Dublin to Cork motorway and the town of Thurles, where there is a direct train connection to Dublin and Cork.
This is an undeniably beautiful and unique opportunity for anyone up for the challenge of living and working on a large estate. No doubt the next owner will need an airtight business plan up their sleeve.
Killough Castle, Killough, Thurles, Co. Tipperary is on the market for €5,500,000 through Dougan Fitzgerald.
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