Co Wexford: Warren Estates is seeking offers in the region of €850,000 for Cahore Castle, a large Victorian castellated house on 11 acres overlooking the sea at Cahore in Co Wexford.
Cahore is a tiny fishing village 11 miles south of Gorey and 70 miles from Dublin. It's a quiet, unspoilt place with a harbour and a single pub.
The 10-bedroom castle, which was run for many years as a hotel, is by far the grandest building in the area. It lies about half a mile from the village and is set high above the beach with uninterrupted sea views and private access to the beach. While the entrance to the property is flanked by a caravan park, the gardens surrounding the castle ensure a good degree of privacy.
Originally Cahore Castle stood on 2,000 acres. It was built in 1850 by MP and solictitor general for Ireland, Judge J George. It was sold in the 1950s and subsequently became a summer retreat for nuns of the Order of St John of Gods. During the late 1960s it was converted into a small hotel. The hotel remained open until the 1990s, but the castle has changed hands twice since then and most recently has been used as a family home, though it still has a large bar area and function room at basement level.
The main entrance is through high arched doors which open into a room-sized hallway complete with marble fireplace.There are three large reception rooms, two kitchens and a number of utility and cloakrooms.
An impressive staircase leads to the upper floor where there are seven bedrooms leading off a large landing. All the bedrooms have en suite shower rooms. There are three further bedrooms over two higher levels, and a tower room with suberb views towards Tara Hill.
New owners will have the option to open Cahore Castle once more as a small hotel or guest-house. The property could also be used as a holiday home for one or more families.
In addition to the castle there is an adjoining self-contained three-bedroom house, and a stable block that could be developed, subject to the necessary planning permission.
