An attractive 300-acre (121 hectare) parkland estate within a well-timbered woodland perimeter and including the most attractive early Georgian Sopwell Hall, built 1745, and the striking Killaleigh Castle, which dates to circa 1590. Excess €7million.


Sopwell Hall is situated in a triangle of the historic towns of Birr, Roscrea and Nenagh. The nearest small town is Borrisokane, which is some 5 miles or 8 kilometres away. The International airports at Dublin, Cork and Shannon are within easy driving distance. The fine Georgian house is privately and centrally positioned deep within mature parkland. Killaleigh Castle, built circa 1590, is now unoccupied but largely intact. The stone outbuildings are of the highest quality and richly augment the house and castle.


Built in 1745, to a design attributed to the renowned architect Francis Bindon, Sopwell Hall is imposing yet welcoming and conforms to the best traditions of early Georgian architecture. The house stands three storeys over basement with direct access from the ground and basement levels. The magnificent reception hall, lined with distinctive fluted Doric pilasters and divided by a screen of arches, is spacious and well-proportioned. A morning room, study, drawing room and dining room are each impressive. Displaying the very best features and proportions of fine Georgian architecture each is filled with natural light, has impressive large marble chimneypieces with open fires and ornate cornicing. A feature of the entire house is the abundance of natural light with ample tall and large glazed windows.


The broad carved staircase leads to a generously large landing on the first floor. Impressive architecturally, there are six matching scagliola sienna marble columns and a large, perfectly proportioned domed ceiling, with a glazed atrium. There are 5 principal bedrooms and 4 bathrooms on this floor. The Master Bedroom Suite occupies the south-eastern corner. The second floor provides 5 further bedrooms and a bathroom and has a games room and study. The lower ground includes a sitting room, large kitchen, wine cellar, laundry and staff apartment. The Studio is positioned in the adjacent courtyard and comprising some 660 square feet or 61 square metres.


The accommodation is grand and beautifully executed, with the principal house comprising some 14,235 square feet or 1,322 square metres and including 5 principal reception rooms and 10 bedrooms. A studio and 4 estate lodges combine to present some 18,342 square feet or 1,704 square metres of possible accommodation in total.


The estate is a haven of tranquillity and privacy that is rare in the 21st-century. Positioned at the end of a half-mile drive Sopwell Hall occupies a central position within its own estate and enjoys a panoramic view over the park and woodland. The outer parts of the estate comprising a perimeter woodland belt and creating a great sense of privacy and seclusion. Among the many ancient and specimen trees throughout the estate are some particularly fine Spanish chestnut, a noted ancient beech wood and a rare Siberian crab-apple tree. The woodlands include indigenous oak, beech, ash, larch and spruce. All through the year there is a kaleidoscope of colour throughout the estate. There is, too, much wildlife to be found on the estate. Red squirrels, pine martens, foxes and hares are regularly sighted, and buzzards, owls and falcons can also be found. The Coillte forestry, circa 500 acres, which adjoins the estate provides great amenity for long walks in beautiful surroundings. Of the circa 300 acres or 121.4 hectares within the estate about two-thirds comprise matur e parkland grazing and one-third is in woodland.


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.


Agent: David Ashmore m. +353 87 251 2909 or e. dashmore@lisneysir.com

SOPWELL HALL AND KILLALEIGH CASTLE

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Nestled within a breathtaking 300-acre parkland, this estate offers an enchanting blend of history and luxury, featuring the resplendent early Georgian Sopwell Hall, constructed in 1745, and the majestic Killaleigh Castle, dating back to circa 1590, all priced at over €7 million.

Situated within a picturesque triangle of the historic towns of Birr, Roscrea, and Nenagh, with the quaint town of Borrisokane just 5 miles away, Sopwell Hall is ideally positioned. With easy access to international airports in Dublin, Cork, and Shannon, this estate provides both seclusion and convenience.

Sopwell Hall, attributed to the celebrated architect Francis Bindon, showcases the epitome of early Georgian architecture. This three-storey over basement residence opens to a magnificent reception hall adorned with fluted Doric pilasters and archways, leading to an array of impressive rooms bathed in natural light, featuring exquisite marble chimneypieces and ornate cornicing.

The grand staircase ascends to a first floor that boasts a domed ceiling with a glazed atrium, offering five principal bedrooms including a sumptuous master suite, alongside four bathrooms. The second floor expands to five additional bedrooms, a bathroom, games room, and study. The lower ground floor includes a sitting room, expansive kitchen, wine cellar, laundry, and staff apartment. A 660 square foot studio in the adjacent courtyard complements the estate’s offerings.

Spanning 14,235 square feet, Sopwell Hall provides a lavish living experience with five principal reception rooms and ten bedrooms, augmented by a studio and four estate lodges, totaling 18,342 square feet of potential accommodation.

This serene estate is a rare sanctuary of privacy, located at the end of a half-mile drive, offering panoramic views over its parkland and woodland. The perimeter woodland belt enhances a sense of seclusion, featuring ancient trees such as Spanish chestnut, ancient beech, and the rare Siberian crab-apple. Diverse wildlife including red squirrels, pine martens, and buzzards enrich the landscape, while the nearby Coillte forestry offers vast expanses for leisurely walks.

Blending seclusion with accessibility, the estate remains close to town amenities and is conveniently located near the M7 motorway, just 12.4 miles away. Presented by David Ashmore, this estate invites you to indulge in a lifestyle of timeless elegance and natural beauty.

في قلب مناظر طبيعية خلابة تمتد على مساحة 300 فدان (121 هكتار)، يقع هذا العقار الفاخر الذي يحتضن قصر سوبويل الجورجي الأنيق والذي بُني عام 1745 وقلعة كيلاي المدهشة التي يعود تاريخها إلى حوالي عام 1590. تقدر القيمة بأكثر من 7 ملايين يورو. يتمتع القصر بموقع مثالي بين المدن التاريخية بير، روسكريه وناينا، مع قربه من بلدة بوريسوكان الصغيرة والتي تبعد حوالي 8 كيلومترات. كما أن المطارات الدولية في دبلن وكورك وشانون تقع على مسافة قيادة يسيرة. يتموضع قصر سوبويل بشكل مركزي داخل حدائق ناضجة توفر الخصوصية والهدوء. أما قلعة كيلاي فهي غير مأهولة حاليًا لكنها لا تزال تحتفظ بجمالها المعماري. يضم العقار مبانٍ حجرية فائقة الجودة تعزز من جاذبية القصر والقلعة. بُني قصر سوبويل على تصميم يُنسب للمهندس الشهير فرانسيس بيندون، ويتميز بتقاليد العمارة الجورجية الفاخرة. يتكون القصر من ثلاثة طوابق فوق الطابق السفلي، ويضم قاعة استقبال رائعة وغرفًا فاخرة مليئة بالضوء الطبيعي ومدافئ رخامية كبيرة. كما يحتوي على درج واسع يؤدي إلى طابق أول يضم أعمدة رخامية سقف مقبب رائع، ويوفر 5 غرف نوم رئيسية و4 حمامات، إضافة إلى غرف إضافية في الطابق الثاني. تبلغ مساحة المنزل الرئيسي حوالي 1,322 متر مربع ويضم 14,235 قدم مربع، مع استوديو و4 أكواخ إضافية توفر مساحة إجمالية تبلغ 1,704 متر مربع. يتمتع العقار بإطلالات بانورامية خلابة على الحدائق والغابات المحيطة، حيث تتنوع الأشجار العتيقة والحياة البرية الغنية. يُعتبر العقار ملاذًا للهدوء والخصوصية النادرين في القرن الواحد والعشرين، ورغم العزلة، فهو قريب من وسائل الراحة في المدن ويمكن الوصول إليه بسهولة عبر الطريق السريع M7.

Sopwell Hall and Killaleigh Castle: A Timeless Estate of Grandeur and Elegance

قصر سوبويل وقلعة كيلاي