AN HISTORIC PROPERTY OF MUCH CHARACTER comprising a fine 18th century Georgian house and romantic 16th century castle ruin situated in a delightful parkland setting. In all about 32.39 Hectares (80 Acres)
Dundrum 4 km. Cashel 8 km. Limerick 55 km. Shannon International Airport 70 km. Dublin 160 km. (distances approximate).
Dundrum 4 km. Cashel 8 km. Limerick 55 km. Shannon International Airport 70 km. Dublin 160 km. (distances approximate).
LOCATION: Killenure Castle lies within an area of outstanding sporting and recreational facilities with Tipperary considered to be the equestrian heart of Ireland. Racing takes place at Tipperary, Gowran, Clonmel and Limerick, whilst there is an extensive point-to-point calendar locally.
The property lies within the Tipperary Hunt country and is adjacent to the Scarteen with the Limerick and Duhallow within easy boxing distance. Golf is well catered for with several fine courses locally at Dundrum House, Ballykisteen, Thurles and Tipperary all within 15 minutes’ drive.
The River Suir is renowned for its trout and salmon fishing. Hill walking is available in the nearby Silvermine and Galtee Mountains.
The County Tipperary Golf & Country Club at the Dundrum House Hotel (3km) includes spa, leisure centre and restaurant whilst there are further excellent restaurants in Cashel.
The property lies within the Tipperary Hunt country and is adjacent to the Scarteen with the Limerick and Duhallow within easy boxing distance. Golf is well catered for with several fine courses locally at Dundrum House, Ballykisteen, Thurles and Tipperary all within 15 minutes’ drive.
The River Suir is renowned for its trout and salmon fishing. Hill walking is available in the nearby Silvermine and Galtee Mountains.
The County Tipperary Golf & Country Club at the Dundrum House Hotel (3km) includes spa, leisure centre and restaurant whilst there are further excellent restaurants in Cashel.
The surrounding countryside contains renowned antiquities including the magnificent Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle together with many ruined priories and abbeys. The area around Killenure was at the heart of the powerful O’Dwyer lands and the clan erected the large tower house castle here in the late 16th century.
The castle, with its unusual round corner towers (one tower is still fully operational with three habitable rooms), is believed to have been burnt by Cromwell’s forces in the mid 1600s. Passing into the hands of the Cooper family, who lived here for six generations from 1746 until the 1960s, the house underwent major alteration and extension in the 1800s. The original thatched 17th century house was enlarged and extended to link the house to the well-preserved castle ruins.
The well-proportioned principal rooms, which include two halls, three reception rooms, five bedrooms and three bathrooms, are light and spacious with large sash windows and high ceilings. Ancillary accommodation located in the East Wing and Castle tower includes a further five bedrooms, living rooms and meditation room.
The courtyard to the rear of the house contains a range of traditional stone outbuildings including two studios, six stables, tack room and Blacksmith’s Forge. There is a fully operating art studio and framing studio, with many opportunities for further creative working and living spaces. Adjacent walled paddock and garden.
The house, flanked by mature trees, is set in approximately 6.07 hectares (15 acres) of mature parkland, with a long drive guarded by a single-storey Gate Lodge, in need of renovation, ensuring a high degree of seclusion and privacy.
One tower of the castle ruin is habitable. Some early glass still remains in the windows. There are a further 30.36 ha (65 acres) of good quality pasture land with good road frontage located to the rear.
The courtyard to the rear of the house contains a range of traditional stone outbuildings including two studios, six stables, tack room and Blacksmith’s Forge. There is a fully operating art studio and framing studio, with many opportunities for further creative working and living spaces. Adjacent walled paddock and garden.
The house, flanked by mature trees, is set in approximately 6.07 hectares (15 acres) of mature parkland, with a long drive guarded by a single-storey Gate Lodge, in need of renovation, ensuring a high degree of seclusion and privacy.
One tower of the castle ruin is habitable. Some early glass still remains in the windows. There are a further 30.36 ha (65 acres) of good quality pasture land with good road frontage located to the rear.
The house, flanked by mature trees, is set in approximately 6.07 hectares (15 acres) of mature parkland, with a long drive guarded by a single-storey Gate Lodge, in need of renovation, ensuring a high degree of seclusion and privacy.
One tower of the castle ruin is habitable. Some early glass still remains in the windows. There are a further 30.36 ha (65 acres) of good quality pasture land with good road frontage located to the rear.
Entrance Porch, Entrance Hall, Staircase Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Utility and Cloakrooms. Gallery Landing, Five Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms. Castle Tower with Bedroom and Office. East Wing with Sitting Room, Kitchen, Utility, Offices, Four Bedrooms, Bathroom and Meditation Room (ideal for conversion to Apartment).
Dramatic Tower House Ruin and Bawn Wall (enclosed paddock). Courtyard with ancient sycamore tree central feature. Art Studio, Music Studio. Six stables. Walled Garden. Two large barns. Tennis court. Walled paddock. Gate Lodge (in need of renovation). Small Copse. Lands in pasture.
One tower of the castle ruin is habitable. Some early glass still remains in the windows. There are a further 30.36 ha (65 acres) of good quality pasture land with good road frontage located to the rear.
Entrance Porch, Entrance Hall, Staircase Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Utility and Cloakrooms. Gallery Landing, Five Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms. Castle Tower with Bedroom and Office. East Wing with Sitting Room, Kitchen, Utility, Offices, Four Bedrooms, Bathroom and Meditation Room (ideal for conversion to Apartment).
Dramatic Tower House Ruin and Bawn Wall (enclosed paddock). Courtyard with ancient sycamore tree central feature. Art Studio, Music Studio. Six stables. Walled Garden. Two large barns. Tennis court. Walled paddock. Gate Lodge (in need of renovation). Small Copse. Lands in pasture.
DIRECTIONS: From Dublin and Cork proceed to Cashel. In Cashel take the R505 road signed for Dundrum in the middle of the town, passing between the Rock of Cashel and the Abbey Ruins. Proceed for approximately 8 km and the property will be seen on the right just before Knockavilla School. From Limerick, proceed to Tipperary town and take the R661 signed for Dundrum. Proceed through this village and past the County Tipperary Golf and Country Club (Dundrum House Hotel). On reaching Knockavilla the property will be found on the left just after the school. Please note that there are no sale boards erected at the property.
For sale freehold by private treaty.
Viewing strictly by prior appointment.
Offered in two lots, as follows:
Lot 1: House and Castle on 16 acres
Lot 2: Lands of 64 acres
Lot 1 guide price: in excess of 2,500,000 Euros
Lot 2 guide price: in excess of 1,250,000 Euros
For further information, please telephone or email William Montgomery's office as follows:
+44 (0)28 4278 8666 / 8668
william.montgomery@sothebys.com
Viewing strictly by prior appointment.
Offered in two lots, as follows:
Lot 1: House and Castle on 16 acres
Lot 2: Lands of 64 acres
Lot 1 guide price: in excess of 2,500,000 Euros
Lot 2 guide price: in excess of 1,250,000 Euros
For further information, please telephone or email William Montgomery's office as follows:
+44 (0)28 4278 8666 / 8668
william.montgomery@sothebys.com
