This property is on the market for €8.8M, listed with @sherry_fitz.

The Paladian-style stunner dates back to 1690 and the historic property was the birthplace and lifelong home of Irish watercolorist Mildred Anne Butler, whose family owned the estate from 1800 to 1981.

The 90 acre property inspired many of her famous ‘en plein air’ paintings, and her paintings—hanging in the gallery of the house—depict the abundant wildlife and flora of the country estate, which also boasts landscaped by famed British designer Capability Brown.

Kilmurry House benefits from total privacy, tucked away at the end of a long tree-lined drive in the heart of the woodland estate, in County Kilkenny, in southeastern Ireland.

Inside, the country house has been magnificently restored and presented, with elegant reception rooms offering views over the lake, and original period details, such as the carved fireplaces and mouldings.

Renovated for 21st century living, the orangery, once the artist’s studio, has been upgraded into an airy gallery space, and the ballroom has been transformed into a grand games room.

The 11 bedroom country house also comes with a fully equipped chef’s kitchen and an indoor swimming pool, with additional accommodation available in the self-contained courtyard cottage and a renovated 2-bedroom gated lodge.

The grounds, also restored to their original splendour under the current owners, feature lawned gardens, a Georgian walled garden, paddocks and pastures for horses and livestock, and there’s even a children's adventure trail and zip line located in the woods.

An incredible country estate just 1.5 hours from Dublin and a 20-minute drive from Kilkenny City.

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