Historic castle up for sale in Kiltoom for just under €1m
A charming castle in Kiltoom has gone on the market at the guide price of €950,000.
Moyvannon Castle (also known locally as Moyvannion Castle) dates back to the sixteenth century and was extensively renovated in the 1980s by the late US businessman Don Panoz, founder of the pharmaceutical company Elán.
The unique property, in Moyvannan, off the N61 Roscommon Road, enjoys a secluded location near the stunning lakeside of Hodson Bay.
The selling agent for the property is David Ashmore, of Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty, and a description of the castle outlines how visitors are welcomed into a beautiful 6.9-acre estate with a tree-lined driveway.
On approach to the property, the battlements and bastions can first be spotted peeking above the landscape before the castle fully comes into view.
With the previous owners of the property having restored and renovated it lovingly, it now offers a superb residence boasting 550 square metres of living space.
The castle has a host of impressive sixteenth century features built in, including a handcrafted solid timber front door, double-glazed Gothic style windows, and the stunning original spiral staircase.
Other notable features about the home include the drawing room, which is equipped with hardwood flooring, timber wooden beams, an open fireplace with a white marble surround.
The property boasts two large master bedroom suites, as well as three further bedroom suites within the upper floors of the castle tower, which can be accessed from both an elevator lift and the original spiral staircase. Each bedroom is equipped with its own private shower room.
The description of the castle adds that it sits within "expansive" private grounds that offer a serene and picturesque environment, and include an impeccably maintained garden, as well as a pond which adds to the serenity of the property.
Surrounded by a network of walking trails that meander through the lush landscape, as well as ample agricultural fields, the castle is "perfectly located for those looking to escape from busy modern life" according to the selling agent.