Ballyroughan House, Kilmurry, Co. Clare

For sale by online auction on Friday 22nd August 2025 at 12pm. (Unless previously sold).

Access to legal documents or to register to bid is available via the following link; https://osullivanhurley.dngauctions.ie/lot/details/153809

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 2030 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 ODwyer, 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 OConnell, 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
First Floor Bedrooms