Limerick's most expensive home hits the market and its giving us Saltburn vibes
Immortalised in Mary Carbery's book The Farm By Lough Gur, which recounts family life on the exact property, the home has, of course, undergone an extensive renovation in recent years — and while it kept its original charm, the modernisation of the home has brought it up to code.
Comprised of four distinct living areas — main house, pool house, guest house and staff quarters (because why not) — the 94 acre farm is truly one of the biggest homes on the market. Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald
Upon entering the home via the former west barn, the entrance railing boasts sensational solid oak doors, original exposed stonework and tiled floors which set the tone for the rest of the home. Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald
The centrepiece of the home is the expansive open plan living space, which boasts vaulted ceilings, an electric skylight and a hand painted voile ceiling art installation called Sailing to Byzantium, which adds a visual dimension of the room. Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald
The living area, which one could argue is similar to something straight out of Saltburn, also boasts bespoke cabinetry, a dining area with most of an original apothecary bookcase and library lighting, and a kitchen fitted with stone countertops, Belfast sink, integrated gas and electric hobs and a classic AGA range. Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald
The stable half door leads out to the courtyard that establishes a fluid connection between indoors and outdoors, while the original farm house boasts two expansive ground floor bedrooms, both of which are complemented by en-suite bathrooms.
Heading up the stairs are a further bedroom, with a well appointed bathroom and dressing room. A minstrels' gallery/reading room provides tranquility, and boasts incredible views of Lough Gur. A separate hallway off the main living area leads to the study, which is again well proportioned with an apothecary bookcase. Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald
The pool house is a stunning oasis with a 20m infinity pool, trimmed in Turkish tiles, as well as a sauna and changing room with shower facilities. On the opposite side of the home's courtyard is the guest house, which boasts self-contained accommodation, two bedrooms and an upstairs area with a shower and playroom. A fully equipped kitchen and spacious living/dining room completes the guest house. Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald
As well as this, the gardens at the retreat extend across 4 acres that are surrounded by a massive 90 acres of prime pastureland ideal for grazing. There are 13 stock-fenced fields, equestrian facilities and small paddocks.
The Retreat, Lough Gur, Bruff, Co Limerick is available via Sherry Fitzgerald, with an asking price of €3.75million. Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald Pic: Sherry Fitzgerald
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