Huge news: the hefty price tag of said castle, the Fortwilliam Estate, has been slashed by almost half from a cool €12million to €6.9million... bargain!
Though the estate was first acquired in the early 18th century, it wasn't until 1836 that the current property was designed and constructed by the Pain brothers, the masterminds behind Adare Manor, Dromoland Castle, and Strancally Castle.
The Fortwilliam Estate, Glencairn, Lismore, County Waterford, €6,900,000.
It's safe to say the walls of Glencairn Abbey boast a rich history, as Adele Astaire, sister of Fred, who was also a dancer, leased and lived in it between 1887 and 1925.
She fell in love with and went on to marry her neighbor, Lord Charles Cavendish, son of the ninth duke of Devonshire, who gave the neighboring Lismore Castle Estate to the couple as a wedding gift. Not to shabby, eh!?
The Fortwilliam Estate, Glencairn, Lismore, County Waterford, €6,900,000.
It sold to Hugh Grosvenor, the second duke of Westminster, believed to be one of the world's richest men at the time, in 1946.
The period home, which is laid out over two floors excluding the basement level, measures 10,215 sq ft. Over the years, the property has been restored and still boasts some of its breathtaking features.
It has four spacious reception rooms, a beautiful double-height grand staircase hall, six bedrooms, and four bathrooms on the first floor.
Instantly, the property is welcoming has a fireplace and some comfortable-looking armchairs, creating a cosy and inviting space.
The Fortwilliam Estate, Glencairn, Lismore, County Waterford, €6,900,000.
The Fortwilliam Estate, Glencairn, Lismore, County Waterford, €6,900,000.
While the décor is a touch outdated for 2025, a little TLC and a lick of paint would breathe new life back into the magnificent property.
The lower ground floor plays host to the estate office, billiard room, rod room, and wine cellar.
The Fisherman's Cottage, which is situated in the west wing, offers four more bedrooms and three more bathrooms, just in case you were tight on space..
The Fortwilliam Estate, Glencairn, Lismore, County Waterford, €6,900,000.
The Fortwilliam Estate, Glencairn, Lismore, County Waterford, €6,900,000.
To the west of the property, there's a gated house yard with the boiler house water storage tank and a new Firebird boiler. Adjacent to this, there's a workshop, storage, WC, backup generator, and fuel stores.
The Gardener's Cottage, adjacent to the entrance, is perfect for renovation. There's a large glasshouse with vine, kiwi, peach, and almond.
For those with green fingers, three traditional sheds provide workshop, stores, and a potting shed.
Coach House Cottage is a spacious cottage/apartment which is local at first floor level of the original coach house. The accommodation comprises of 3,228 sq ft with a full-width double living room and dining room, a kitchen/breakfast room, and three en-suite bedrooms.
The ground floor of the coach house comprises of a laundry and storage for the apartment above, and can be converted for recreational use as a studio, gym, games room etc.
The Steward's Cottage, located in the stable yard, is a two-story cottage comprising of a sitting room, kitchen, four bedrooms, and two bathrooms.
Then, the Stable Cottage, which is attached, provides its own sitting room, kitchen, three bedrooms, and a bathroom.
We're just saying what everyone's thinking: What an incredible spot for hide and seek. This property is a maze!
* This article was originally published on Evoke.ie.
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