TAP ARROWS ABOVE TO SEE PICS OF THE PROPERTY A property in Kilkenny that went on the market with an asking price of €950,000 recently sold for €1,580,000 - according to figures obtained from the Property Price Register. Donaguile House stands proudly on a secluded two-acre site within a short stroll of Castlecomer, and the property dates from c. 1839. READ NEXT: Popular Kilkenny hurler and GAA star ties the knot at stunning wedding in Cork It was originally built by the Wandesfordes, the Yorkshire family who were given lands there in the late 1630s and who built the town itself. The interior has featured in '25 Beautiful Homes' (UK) and in 'Ireland's Home Interiors and Living'. CLICK THROUGH PICS OF THE PROPERTY AT TOP OF ARTICLE The six bed house is immaculately presented, featuring extensive accommodation, including three reception rooms, a large kitchen/breakfast room, a stunning orangery overlooking the rear courtyard and a games room. READ NEXT: Kilkenny pub for sale is fully fitted out and has a savage beer garden! The property also benefits from a two-bedroom separate self-contained cottage. The grounds and gardens have been beautifully designed and well planted whilst the walled garden has raised beds for growing vegetables and lovely mature fruit trees. CLICK THROUGH PICS OF THE PROPERTY AT TOP OF ARTICLE The selling agent for the property was Savills. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LOCAL PROPERTIES CLICK HERE FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS
Kilkenny property sells for more than €600k over its original asking price