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Dream House
It's not Downton Abbey... but this Moneygall house really isn't too far off
And it’s for sale (if you have nearly €3 million lying around).
BUILT IN 1777 and with about 157 acres to its name – as well as 14 bedrooms – Loughton House, in Moneygall, Offaly certainly has a lot going for it.
There’s all those bedrooms of course, as well as the wood, stream and arable land surrounding the property – but don’t forget, you’ll also have the Obamas around all the time*, being from the area.
*We can’t actually guarantee that.
Loughton House is available for €2,750,000 with Ganly Walters via Daft.ie.
Approaching the property by the tree-lined avenue, the house – originally north-facing – was rebuilt in the early 19th century. It’s an example of the Pain brothers’ finest work.
Source: Daft
The ground floor features generously proportioned rooms with ornate decorative cornicing, high ceilings with plasterwork and large open fireplaces.
The ground floor has been extensively restored and there is a cantilever staircase in the oval hall. There are original wooden floors throughout with numerous sash bay windows complete with working carved panel shutters.
Upstairs there are five bedrooms, two of which are actually suites (obviously).
Going up another floor, there are a further eight bedrooms, three of which are ensuite. And there's another staircase too. In case you get tired of the main one.
Loughton House is available with Ganly Walters via Daft.ie.
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