Properties of the week: splendid houses on the island of Ireland
Featuring homes in Co. Down, Kilkenny, and Wicklow
Co. Kilkenny: Gowran Castle, Gowran
This is a fine 18th century manor house with 13th century origins. Main suite, 4 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, kitchen, 3 receps, gym, billiards room, 1-bed cottage, 14 acres of grounds, tennis court, parking. €2.25m; Savills
Co. Kilkenny: Weston House, Thomastown
An impressive Georgian country house set in landscaped gardens. 5 beds, 4 baths, shower, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, cinema room, gym, 2 self-contained 1-bed flats, garden, parking. €2.25m; Sotheby’s
Co. Galway: Inver Lodge and The Inverbeg Estate, Rosmuc
A magnificent sporting estate with three residences and 68 acres. Inver Lodge: 4 beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 2 receps, 1-bed annexe. Shannavara House: 3 beds, family bath, kitchen, recep, fishing across ten lakes and rivers, shooting rights. €2.9m; Matt O'Sullivan
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Co. Down: Killinakin, Killinchy
This elegant Georgian-inspired property offers far-reaching views to the Isle of Man. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, study, 2 paddocks, garden, garage. £1.15m; Simon Brien
Co. Cavan: Lough Sillan, Shercock
A delightfully situated house with panoramic lakeside views. The property is set in 1.6 acres of grounds and is 60 minutes from Dublin airport. Main suite, 4 further beds (1 en suite), 2 baths, kitchen, 2 receps, garden, boathouse. €850,000; Sotheby's
Co. Mayo: Tavanaghmore, Knockmore
Charming rural retreat with a private jetty on Lough Conn. 5 beds, 3 baths, kitchen, 3 receps. €500,000; Sotheby’s
Co. Wicklow: Glebe House, Woodenbridge
An eye-catching period property built in 1828 and set in 42 acres. 4 beds, 3 baths, kitchen, 3 receps, games room. €995,000; Sotheby's
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Co. Down: Windyknowe, Derryboye
A handsome natural stone house set in mature gardens. Main suite, 3 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, open-plan kitchen/living/dining room, 2 receps, garden, pond, garage, outbuilding. £525,000; Simon Brien
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