Some of us crave the chaos of city life, but for the most intense introverts out there, occupying an entire village all on your own is nothing short of a dream. And if that sounds like a bit of you, we’ve got some exciting news.
The Village at Lyons, a 20-acre estate hidden away in Ireland’s verdant County Kildare, is up for sale with Sotheby’s International Realty.
It lies on the banks of the Grand Canal, which connects Dublin with the River Shannon, and dates back to the eighteenth century. You’ll find the property – currently an exclusive, five-star hotel Cliff at Lyons – nestled down a grand, tree-lined driveway around 30 minutes from the capital.
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The site used to feature a flour mill, plus barracks and a forge, but the mill burnt down and the village fell into decline – that was until it (along with the site’s main house) was purchased by Tony Ryan, founder of Ryanair. It’s worth noting that the main house is not up for sale, according to euronews.
Don’t worry though, as there’s plenty included. Right now, the village comprises 32 rooms across a handful of buildings, plus five cottages, which each contain two bedrooms. Oh, and a spa called The Well in the Garden, which has indoor and outdoor facilities.
Do you also require a library, a home theatre, an outdoor hot tub and a yoga space? Of course you do – and it’s got all that covered, too.
It’s also got bags of Irish whimsy thrown in. The buildings mirror the design of traditional stone houses, with grey facades delicately adorned with winding green vines. There are lily-pads in the ponds, ornate windows, and of course, a blanket of lush foliage in every direction. Take a look.
All that doesn’t come cheap, but when an entire village is up for grabs, it’s hardly shocking the price tag is hefty – €20 million, to be exact.
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