luxury house with terrace for sale Derrycastle, Ireland

On the crystal-clear shores of one of the most beautiful lakes in the country lies a magical, preserved, and unique place. A natural island where time stands still, where nature expresses itself in all its splendor, and where architecture seems to converse with the elements. Built on an area of about 2 hectares, this village inspired by Gallic culture reveals several buildings with majestic thatched roofs, an exceptional architectural work that combines authenticity and contemporary refinement. Together, they form a harmonious ensemble of about 1,300 m², conceived as a refuge from the world. A rare place, between the art of living and pure nature. Formerly a Michelin-starred restaurant, it is now a fishing lodge, offering generous dining space, enhanced by a panoramic outdoor terrace overlooking the lake - a fairy-tale setting for unforgettable moments. But this estate is much more: it can become a prestigious secondary residence, a personal refuge, or a welcoming haven for lovers of nature, water, and beautiful encounters. Each space invites contemplation, sharing, and inner peace. Exceptional features include 12 luminous suites, each with its own private bathroom, two splendid carved stone fireplaces, an exceptional wine cellar for lovers and connoisseurs, a monumental aquarium of 80,000 liters, a living symbol of harmony and fluidity, refined and functional office spaces, and impeccable interior and exterior finishes made with passion and attention to detail: noble wood, natural stone, artisanal ironwork, and handcrafted thatch. A privileged access to the estate includes two private docks for mooring boats and accommodating a seaplane. A private heliport completes this exceptional ensemble, offering discreet and prestigious access. Here, everything breathes freedom, beauty, and authenticity. Water surrounds, light caresses, and silence soothes. This rare place is for those seeking more than just a property; it is an experience, a way of living, a haven of soul and nature, where one receives, dreams, and lives fully. A unique opportunity awaits this extraordinary estate for a passionate buyer, sensitive to perfection, nature, and emotion. A confidential jewel, at the crossroads of prestige, charm, and purity.This description has been automatically translated from French.

On the crystalline shores of one of the most beautiful lakes in the country, hides a magical, preserved and unique place. A natural island where time stands still, where nature expresses itself in all its splendour, and where architecture seems to dialogue with the elements. Built on an estate of about 2 hectares, this Gallic-inspired village unveils several buildings with majestic thatched roofs, an exceptional architectural work combining authenticity and contemporary refinement. The whole forms a harmonious whole, of about 1,300 m2, designed as a refuge from the world. A rare place, between the art of living and pure nature Formerly a Michelin-starred restaurant, now a Fishing lodge, this place offers a generous dining area, enhanced by a panoramic outdoor terrace overlooking the lake - a magical setting for unforgettable moments. But this estate is much more: it can become a prestigious second home, a personal refuge, or a haven for lovers of nature, water and beautiful encounters. Each space invites contemplation, sharing and inner peace. Exceptional services 12 bright suites, all with their own private bathroom Two splendid carved stone fireplaces An exceptional wine cellar for amateurs and connoisseurs A monumental 80,000-litre aquarium, a living symbol of harmony and fluidity Refined and functional office spaces Irreproachable interior and exterior finishes, made with passion and attention to detail: Noble wood, natural stone, handcrafted ironwork, hand-worked thatch. The estate benefits from two private pontoons allowing the mooring of boats and the reception of a seaplane. A private heliport completes this exceptional ensemble, offering discreet and prestigious access. Here, everything exudes freedom, beauty and authenticity. The water surrounds, the light caresses, the silence soothes. This rare place is for those who are looking for more than a property, an experience, an art of living, a haven of soul and nature, where you receive, where you dream, where you live to the fullest. A unique opportunity This extraordinary estate awaits a passionate buyer, sensitive to perfection, nature and emotion. A confidential jewel, at the crossroads of prestige, charm and purity. -

This elegant Georgian residence, dating from 1827 and originally built by Reverend Thomas Campion, rector of Knockmourne and Ballynoe, stands as a remarkable testament to Ireland’s rich architectural heritage. Set within approximately 20 acres of countryside and gently bordered in part by the waters of the River Bride, the estate offers a rare combination of historical significance, natural beauty, and modern comfort. Adding to its distinguished provenance, the property was once owned by the celebrated American-Irish actress Angela Lansbury and her family, further enhancing its enduring appeal and sense of legacy. The house itself extends across three graciously proportioned floors, each thoughtfully arranged to balance elegance with practicality. The ground floor is particularly impressive, with two generously sized reception rooms—the drawing room and morning room—both bathed in natural light and enjoying uninterrupted views across the sweeping front lawns. These rooms retain many original Georgian features, including high ceilings, fine proportions, and period detailing that reflect the refined aesthetic of the era. To the rear, a more intimate study overlooks the beautifully maintained walled garden, providing a contemplative space ideal for reading or work. On the lower ground floor, the home seamlessly blends tradition with contemporary living. Here, an expansive open-plan kitchen and dining area forms the heart of the house, perfectly suited to both everyday family life and entertaining on a larger scale. Direct access to a side terrace enhances the sense of flow between and outdoors, making it an inviting space throughout the seasons. This level also includes a versatile playroom or storeroom, along with a traditional larder, adding to the home’s functionality. The upper floor accommodates four well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering comfort and charm, alongside two tastefully appointed bathrooms. These spaces provide ample accommodation for family members and guests alike, maintaining the property’s overall sense of warmth and refinement. Approached via a post-and-railed driveway that sweeps through expansive lawns, the house is introduced by a welcoming gravel forecourt. The driveway continues around the property to a rear courtyard, where a double garage and traditional stables are located. Of particular note is the former coach house, now thoughtfully converted into a guest residence, offering privacy and independence for visitors. The grounds themselves are a defining feature of the estate. A mature walled garden, complete with a variety of fruit trees and a small orchard, enhances the property’s pastoral charm. The current owners have undertaken extensive refurbishments, carefully preserving original features while introducing modern amenities, ensuring the house remains both historically authentic and entirely suited to contemporary living. Rich in character and surrounded by natural beauty, this exceptional Georgian home offers a rare opportunity to experience a lifestyle that seamlessly blends heritage, elegance and comfort in a truly idyllic setting.

A most attractive 19 th Century country house superbly set within pleasant gardens overlooking the Nore river valley and enjoying fishing and frontage onto the King’s River. Enjoying a highly desirable location between the charming villages of Stoneyford and Bennettsbridge and less than a 15-minute drive to medieval Kilkenny City. Extending to 24.5-acres (9.9-hectares) the mature grounds are quite delightful and include glorious river and woodland walks, walled grazing paddocks, a stone courtyard and formal gardens. Built in the Classical style and enjoying a rich provenance, Annamult House dates to circa 1825 and incorporates the fabric of an older house, thought to date to circa 1690. A comprehensive restoration in 2011 sympathetically preserved the strong architectural merit and classical architectural detailing alongside ensuring a pleasant and comfortable home for 21 st Century living. The accommodation is well proportioned and extends to 7,917 square feet (735.5 square metres) and includes a large reception hall, 4 reception rooms and 7 principal bedrooms. A magical gravelled drive rolls past mature woodland onto an arched sweep capturing views to both the King’s River and River Nore on arrival to the front door set attractively within a stone veranda porch. The interior features generously proportioned rooms with high ceilings and fine tall windows giving good natural light. The drawing room and an ante room combing through folding timber doors to extend the entire depth of the south-side of the house and marvellously linking to the gardens from twin sets of glazed French doors. Indeed, all the main reception rooms interconnect well to allow fine entertaining. Intact features from the Classical design include marble chimneypieces, ceiling cornices and central roses, window shuttering and panelled doors. Restoration improvements include comprehensive upgrades or entire replacement of plumbing, wiring, roofing and windows, a new kitchen, new bathrooms and fibre broadband. A principal bedroom suite has a shower room and dressing room. There are 4 further bedrooms suites and 2 further bedrooms, which share a large bathroom or could all combine to present a substantial bedroom suite. Annamult House is situated amidst beautifully mature grounds where the informal gardens immediately adjacent to the house include a variety of mature shrubs and trees and link seamlessly to the grassy banks of the King’s River and to the surrounding woodland. An attractive courtyard with stone outbuildings and old stables adjoins the house. A combination of garden paths, river walks and woodland trails allow the glorious grounds and a variety of wildlife to be easily enjoyed. Grazing paddocks allow horses or ponies to be kept. Private fishing rights along the owned banks of the King’s River. Situated within the Nore river valley the Annamult area is a favoured destination to enjoy peaceful and picturesque living within easy reach of fashionable Kilkenny City, quaint bustling village life and the nearby renowned Mount Juliet Resort (hotel, golfing, spa, restaurant, equestrian facilities). A bridge once linked Annamult to the Mount Juliet Estate across the river. The nearby village of Bennetsbridge is synonymous with pottery and crafts while covering daily shopping needs. Both Stoneyford (2.5 miles or 4 km) and Bennettsbridge (3.1 miles or 5 km) have primary schools. Kilkenny city offers a variety of boutique shops, schools (primary and secondary), hospitals (public and private), pubs, theatres, cafes and quality restaurants include the Campagne and Lady Helen with Michelin stars. The nearby Nore Valley Walk extends along the river Nore (6 miles or 10 km). Annamult House is extremely accessible with the M9 Dublin-Waterford motorway access a 10-minute drive, allowing access to Dublin city and airport within 90-minutes. There are frequent rail services on the Dublin-Waterford line from Kilkenny station. Link buses connect the villages to Kilkenny city