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PICTURES: Remarkable castle for sale in Kilkenny

An exceptional residential and equestrian estate has come to market in Kilkenny

Gowran Castle, Gowran, County Kilkenny

The estate is available as a whole or in two lots (details below)

ASKING PRICE: €3,750,000

Gowran Castle is a highly attractive and peacefully situated residential and equestrian estate, extending to about 67.8 acres (27.5 hectares) in total.

At its heart lies a superb, modernised country house dating from circa 1818 which has been meticulously refurbished with beautifully proportioned and well-balanced accommodation.

Complementing the main house is a traditionally constructed gate lodge, refurbished in recent years.

Additionally, there is a three-bedroom apartment for guests or staff situated within the American barn.

The mature grounds encompassing the house are a key feature, providing privacy and a scenic rural backdrop with an abundance of amenity.

The agricultural aspect of the estate features excellent grassland. The land is divided into a number of good-sized paddocks enclosed by stud railing.

The estate benefits from road frontage and internal roads, ensuring excellent accessibility throughout.

Gowran Castle is particularly notable for its equestrian facilities, including a magnificent American barn with 10 loose boxes, veterinary practice, two 6-horse walkers, ancillary stores, and turnout paddocks.

Gowran Castle offers the extremely rare opportunity to acquire a unique blend of high-quality assets in an extremely accessible location.

LOT 1 - GOWRAN CASTLE:

Renovated and refurbished period house comprising 3 principal reception rooms and 5 bedrooms

Extensive garden floor with billiards room/bar, office, cellar and gym

Formal gated entrance with tree-lined avenue

Walled patio, magnificent formal gardens and parkland

Tennis court

Gate lodge (1 bedroom)

Derelict cottage

Range of traditional outbuildings and farm buildings

About 14 acres

LOT 2 - LAND & EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES:

Superb array of modern equestrian facilities

Apartment above stable block (3 bedrooms)

American barn with 10 stables, 6-horse walker, veterinary practice, lunging ring, sand arena

42 acres tillage/ploughable pasture, 7.5 acres woods

About 53.8 acres

About 67.8 acres / 27.5 hectares in total

For sale as a whole or in up to 2 lots by Private Treaty

AGENT: Savills Residential & Country Agency

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