Overlooking the tranquil Rathluby Lake and within 20–30 minutes’ drive to Shannon, Limerick, and Ennis.
Ballyroughan House – A Rare Historic Gem with Panoramic Lake Views
Set on an elevated and enchanting 1.5-acre site overlooking the tranquil Rathluby Lake, Ballyroughan House offers an extraordinary opportunity for restoration and enhancement. This historic residence, rich in heritage and charm, comes with full planning permission (Ref: P22/7, Clare County Council) for tasteful side and rear extensions, enabling the discerning buyer to sympathetically modernize while retaining its unique character.
Key Features:
• Site Size: Circa 1.5 acres of mature, landscaped grounds
• Location: Scenic countryside setting with views over Rathluby Lake
• Access: Within 20–30 minutes’ drive to Shannon, Limerick, and Ennis
• Recreation: Ideal for lovers of nature, fishing, sailing, golf, cycling, equine pursuits, and walking trails
• Planning: Permission in place for substantial renovation and extension
• Outbuildings: A range of charming original stone buildings and walled drive
• Heritage Trees & Hedgerows: Providing privacy and seasonal beauty
Historical Significance:
Ballyroughan House is steeped in history, associated with the O’Dwyer, Quinlivan, and Armstrong families, and features charming architectural elements such as a half-hipped roof and a central lit doorway facing southeast toward the lake and valley.
The house was extended with a matching bay in 1984 and retains ornamental stonework and unusual gate piers. The property is also linked to notable figures such as Tom Steele, confidant of Daniel O’Connell, and Paddy Hannan, famed discoverer of the Kalgoorlie Gold Mine in Western Australia.
Noteworthy contributions to Irish heritage include a stone cider trough donated to Bunratty Folk Park, and local lore suggests that the decorative ceiling in the northeast reception room was executed by Tom Steele himself during his stay while restoring nearby Craggaunowen Castle.
A Unique Opportunity
Whether you are a lover of period homes, a heritage renovator, or someone seeking a peaceful lifestyle amid historical surroundings, Ballyroughan House presents a compelling and rare opportunity.
Viewings strictly by appointment. Planning documents and architectural drawings available upon request. PSL002295
Accommodation
Currently Laid Out Over Two Floors
Ground Floor
• Entrance Hall • Two Elegant Reception Rooms • Kitchen / Dining Room • Utility Room • Guest WC
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