Kilshane House, Tipperary

If you are too notorious, too conspicuous, too well known financially, politically, or theatrically to stay in the best hotels, or, like Thoreau, you would prefer to sit on a pumpkin and have it all to yourself than be crowded by a velvet cushion you may wish to take note of the elegant and spacious Kilshane House in County Tipperary.

Built in 1822, the house at the end of a half mile long driveway, is the centrepiece of 320 acres of private parkland which includes a trout river, a remarkable Victorian landscape garden with a man-made lake, huge noble trees, a very large and handsome curvilinear palm house of 1860, an extensive walled garden, a ballroom in an orangerie, and more.

Kilshane House has just undergone a multimillion pound meticulous restoration and careful renovation  - a pleasing transformation to charm the discerning guest.

Description

Past the main gates and the lodge, the half-mile long driveway passes formal lines of lime trees, splashes of wild indigenous plantations, open and peaceful pastures and then, over the bridge and up the hill to the spacious and elegant house.  Through the front door under the limestone Ionic portico, the main hall, with its pair of marble columns and 17 foot high ceilings and fine plasterwork, takes the visitor to the wonderfully proportioned drawing room, library, dining room, and morning room each with unfettered, flawless views across country. The stairs lead up to four stately bedrooms each with an open fireplace and a large bathroom/dressing room with generous period fittings. The 10 foot high windows in  the bedrooms, and the immense expanse of the Tipperary sky, visible both night and day transforms these rooms, which are furnished simply but elegantly and comfortably, and allow the visitor to retreat to a rich solitude to work, relax, or dream.  To paraphrase the poet WB Yeats

The light of evening, Kilshane House
Great windows open to the south,
Two girls in silk kimonos, both
Beautiful, one a gazelle.

 It should be noted that state-of-the-art telephone and computer points are fitted in each room for travelling the Internet as well as the solar system.  The kitchen is fully fitted for cooks amateur or professional. Last, but not least, there is a fine ballroom at the far end of the west wing.

Outside, there are walks both gentle or sporting through the estate to view archeological sites, the walled garden, the stableyard, or, beyond the main gates, visits to the Rock of Cashel, Cahir Castle and the Swiss Cottage. Golf, hill walking, riding, hunting, fishing, shooting, and racing are some of the other local activities one can choose from.

The house can be let in its entirety with housekeeper & gardener. A chef can be provided by arrangement, as can a string quartet, jazz band, singers, and musicians in any combination, as well as horses for all levels with instructors and grooms. Pets are welcome in general. Security is paramount and can be augmented.  The wing, which is entirely separate, can also be taken in addition to the main house and provides 12 well decorated bedrooms on 3 floors  10 bedrooms have double beds and 2 have twin beds.   The estate cottages and converted stableyard offer a further 19 bedrooms in 6 separate cottages and houses. The conservatory and main reception rooms can be rented for receptions.  This will take groups of up to 120.  For larger groups up to 220 the Orangerie is available, with full catering kitchen, bar area, etc.  

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Location Map

The Billiards Room in the Basement	A Breakout Room for Conferences	The Dining Room
The Front Hall	The Presidential Suite	The Morning Room
	A Bathroom

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