KILLALEIGH CASTLE

An attractive 250-acre (100-hectare) parkland estate with Sopwell Hall, an attractive early Georgian country home built in 1745, and the striking Killaleigh Castle, which dates to circa 1590. The estate is situated equidistant of the historic towns of Birr, Roscrea and Nenagh. The nearest small town is Borrisokane, some 5 miles or 8 kilometres away and the nearby village of Ballingarry is 5-minutes driving. The nearest international airport is Shannon, just over an hour driving, and Dublin and Cork airports are around 2-hours driving. Whilst being wonderfully secluded the estate is nearby to town amenities and easily accessible, with the M7 motorway accessible some 12.4 miles or 20 kilometres away. The house is privately and centrally positioned deep within mature parkland that extends to a tree lined perimeter. The castle is unoccupied but largely intact. The accommodation is grand and beautifully executed, with the principal house comprising 14,235 square feet (1,322 square metres) and including 5 principal reception rooms and 10 bedrooms. A studio and 3 estate lodges combine to present an additional 3,424 square feet or 318 square metres. The castles 4,000 square feet or 369 square metres. The stone outbuildings comprise 9,158 square feet or 851 square metres.