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Take me to the river: Luxury living on this €2.5m Co Cork estate with a musical past
Ballywilliam House was owned by Tori Amos before it was refurbished.
WITH A FAMOUS singer-songwriter as its previous owner, 2.4 acres of land, eight bedrooms and water frontage of Bandon River, Ballywilliam House is no ordinary home.
On the market for a sweet €2.5 million through Behan Irwing & Gosling, the Kinsale property was previously owned by US musician Tori Amos.
Its current owners – after implementing extensive renovations and restorations throughout its 441 sq m (4,747 sq ft) of space – are now placing it on the market. Despite the modern upgrade, the Co Cork home, which dates to 1816, has retained its sense of charm and character.
Stepping inside, each room at Ballywilliam House has an elegant feel. The lounge is filled with natural light thanks to three large sash windows with 24 panels in each, while there’s also an open fireplace for colder days.
The dining room couldn’t be better suited to hosting dinner parties, with space for twenty-two guests. River and garden views can be enjoyed from here, meaning you can watch the sun go down as you raise a glass.
The kitchen is sure to impress any keen cook, with bespoke cabinets, marble counter tops and a large centre island with breakfast bar seating. Appliances include a double oven, an integrated coffee machine and a double fridge freezer. A window seat is the perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee, with views over the courtyard and lawns.
Moving to the basement, there are four spacious double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms here. Each bathroom has patterned ceramic tiles, a large corner shower and vintage-inspired decor.
At first floor level, there are a further four bedrooms, and the family bathroom. Again, these bedrooms wouldn’t look out of place in a boutique hotel, while the family bathroom features a free-standing bathtub with views over the lawns.
For sunny summer evenings, the grounds at Ballywilliam House are designed for entertaining outdoors, with one gazebo to the back of the property and one to the front. The former is heated while the latter enjoys river views. There’s also a large patio area, two original smoke vaults and a dry moat with a limestone bridge.
Conveniently, Ballywilliam House is a quick 10-minute drive from Kinsale town centre. Kinsale is located at the start of the Wild Atlantic Way, allowing for beautiful drives and outdoor excursions along the coast.
With a rich history, a stand-out interior and spectacular grounds, Ballywilliam House is sure to offer its new owner an incredible place to call home.
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