Be the king of your very own castle in Co Westmeath
Source: Irish Independent (Original Article)
As well as the castellated facade, this historic family home has no fewer than 12 acres of gardens, courtyards and meadows which create a charming rural setting fronting onto Moate’s Main Street.
Moate Castle and Tower House goes up for auction on July 4 in four lots made up of 5.68 acres and Castle; 5.53 acres; 0.42 acres of walled garden or in one lot of the entire property.
With a total floor area of 392 sqm the main section of the castle and fortified tower is entered via a flight of stone steps and consists of elegant family and sitting rooms as well as seven well appointed bedrooms, four of which have dressing rooms.
A bright and open kitchen, well fitted out with a multi-fuel cooker, all usual appliances and a range of fitted units has a separate pantry and has doors to the garden and an internal courtyard. A large cellar lies under the main entrance hall where the original square staircase with its hand carved mahogany handrail is a magnificent feature. Citibank Clear Credit Card
Auction details from Kearney Auctioneers 090 647 8793.
- Donal Buckley