Georgestown House in Waterford County Ireland

I'm sure many of you are real estate stalkers just like I am.  How about this 

gorgeous Georgian estate in Waterford complete with stables, tennis court 

and lake.  The house was built in the early 1800s complete with 110 acres

of land.  Doesn't it look like the quintessential manor house in Ireland?  

It's so picturesque - as if it could be lifted off the pages of a novel.

The house looks so cozy.

Definitely spacious enough for big families and entertaining.

Such a homey bath.

Now this is a sunroom!

Imagine being able to grow up in a place like this.

Gorgeously manicured gardens.

I wonder how much of the land is so well manicured.

Wow, this property must take an army of gardeners to upkeep.

All for the price of 3.4 Million Euros.  

Photos from Knight Frank

Botanical Beauty

The National Botanic Gardens in Dublin are an absolute must see - around every corner is another unexpected delight!

Images - Brabourne Farm 

Garden Heaven

Castle Durrow is located in the midlands of Ireland and adjoins the quaint village of Durrow, Co. Laois.  Built by Capt. William Flower (later to become Viscount Ashbrook) in 1716 as his family home, its pre Palladian design and formal gardens were the height of fashion in their day - and they're just as lovely today!

Woodstock Gardens and Arboretum are just outside the village of Insitioge on the banks of the River Nore in Co. Kilkenny - this garden was once considered one of the great gardens of Ireland and is thankfully undergoing restoration.  The ruins of Woodstock House built in 1745 are still in the garden - it too was destroyed by fire.  High on the hill, this is a beautiful place - the recently restored conservatory is the perfect place for afternoon tea.

The village of Insitioge on the banks of the River Nore in Co. Kilkenny.

Birr Castle, Co. Offaly - parts of this huge, sprawling garden are breathtaking, especially the incredible collection of peonies and the recently restored walled garden.

Images - Brabourne Farm

Ireland's Most Romantic Gardens

Altamont Gardens (Tullow, Co. Carlow) are described as "Ireland's most romantic garden" - and it is!

Heywood Gardens (Ballinakill, Co. Laois) - all that remains of this beautiful estate is the sunken garden, the woodland gardens and lakes designed by Sir Edward Lutyens.  Sadly the wonderful house was burnt down in 1950.  This garden truly is heaven on earth.

Images - Brabourne Farm

A Breath of Fresh Eire

Powerscourt House and Garden, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow

Kilruddery House and Gardens

Glendalough - early medieval monastic settlement founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century.

Images - Brabourne Farm