Signature Project:
Kilcooley Abbey Estate Tipperary Ireland
Located in South Tipperary, Killcooley Abbey Estate has occupied a pictured & storied location among the Slieveardagh
Hills with commanding views of over 1250 acres of wooded
mature parkland, Tipperary & Kikenny. This majestic estate
mansion was built by Sir William Barker in 1790 and passed
on to his nephew Chambre Brabazon Ponsonby serving as
home to the Ponsonby family from 1770 until 2008.
A vast portion of the Estate was built between 1967 and
1976 to re-house people displaced from inner city areas of
Belfast. While the main house is a stunning 18th century
mansion, the property also comprises a traditional stable
yard with stables, a 9.8 acre lake, boathouse, extensive
lawns, a walled garden, old Cistercian abbey as well as a
number of dwellings dispersed among the forestry lands.
Rebuilt in the 1830s due to a fire and subsequently refurbished in 1910 and 1935. The house is approached by a long
driveway, which passes through shady woodland and leads
to a wide forecourt with stone steps leading up to the front
door. The residence boasts an impressive 25,000 square
feet on two stories. An amazing front entrance hall with a
soaring ornate plaster ceiling greets you, along with a large
oak fireplace, glazed dome and carved oak walls. The hall is
floored in oak parquet tiles.
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The Abbey is located just 500 yards from the house and it
was founded in 1182 by DonalMor O’Brien. It burnt down in
1445 and rebuilt and today it is a National Monument close
to the ancient pilgrim route to Cashel and full of interesting
carvings.
Highlights
• 1250 Acres in parkland setting
• 53 rooms, 7 reception areas, 11 baths,
• 2 kitchens, utility area & basement.
• 15 stables, tack rooms, groom quarters
• Medieval fortified abbey & old stone buildings
• 9.8 acre lake, boathouse & forestry lands
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