House hunters can buy this huge Venetian mansion and 42-acre estate for £800k – less than a two-bed London terrace
Cahermoyle House in County Limerick is on the market for less than a two-bedroom terrace in London and includes stunning period features and even its own chapel
A STUNNING Venetian style mansion with over 42 acres of land and featuring its own private chapel is on the market for just over £800,000.
Cahermoyle House, in County Limerick, will set you back less than the price of an average two bedroom terrace house in Greenwich, South East London.
The mansion which dates back to 1871 was designed by noted Irish architect J.J. McCarthy and contains more than 30 rooms as well as outbuildings and a gardeners house.
The outdoor area features a walled garden, formal garden with lawns, an outdoor swimming pool, 25 acres of pasture and 15 acres of woods.
Most of the stunning property’s original features are still in place including timber panelling and marble fireplaces.
Undoubtedly the property’s standout feature is its impressive double-height lobby which contains a spectacular fireplace and ornate columns.
It also contains a number of spectacular rooms including a stunning library and a number of well sized living rooms
The house was a nursing home until 2017 having been used by Catholic missionaries before that.
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Cahermoyle is well located with the village of Ardagh containing shops and a pub only 2km away while there is also a golf course and racecourse nearby.
The historic mansion was originally built Edward Smith O'Brien, son of William Smith O'Brien, an Irish nationalist Member of Parliament and leader of the Young Ireland movement.
Estate agents Savills say that it has potential for a variety of uses including a hotel, nursing home and - with its own chapel - it could also be used as a wedding venue.