All of this rain has put me and Bandwith in a pub-seeking state of mind. While it would take a pot of gold to buy a "bit o' green" real estate in Ireland, it doesn't cost a Euro to look. (Pictured: Kinnitty Castle, price drastically reduced.) Want a peek inside? I do.
http://search.knightfrank.com/UKSearch/PropertyDetails.aspx?shownav=false&id=GWR070030&searchid=35e5d824-08a1-45ad-b780-58b6952430d6
http://www.luxist.com/2008/10/29/irelands-kinnitty-castle-for-sale/
Hollon House, Hollon House, Castlewarden, Co. Kildare
This house looks quite fetching, with the curved gravel road bending out of sight.
I, Gollum, wonder how the Dryvit/stucco-ish exterior holds up in this climate--looks pretty good, looks like the roof isn't leaking, either!
Let's go inside. Bandwith approves of the flatscreen. Me, I love the tiny pot of pink tulips.
Love the paint color...and that mirror is beautiful. I love the black-and-white photograph, too.
Dr. Gollum would like this pool.
Love the kitchen.
Let's check out the garden...
What a view....
http://www.primelocation.com/international-property/details/id/GWDU999000290
Moving right along to...
Woodcourt House, Kilsheelan, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
A paved drive leads up to this stone house.
4 bay windows! One for each Yorkie, and me.
I love how the sun slices through the window...and the neutral color leads the eye to the outdoors.
Traditional living room
Okay, they had me at the kitchen. I love this room.
But the neutral walls and b&w photos make me think some of these photos are mixed up. . . oh, well, let's keep looking.
The entry...I love the detail around the door, and the sweeping staircase. However, I'd want to repaint...with the pot of gold in me mind's eye, of course.
Maybe the right pictures are here:
http://www.primelocation.com/international-property/details/id/GWDU999000299
Knockbrit in County Tipperary
Another long driveway with sweeping views.
http://www.primelocation.com/international-property/details/id/GWDU999000299
Knockbrit in County Tipperary
Another long driveway with sweeping views.
Sigh...can't you just see my chief donkey, Zeus, grazing here?
I love the clean lines...the black granite would show my multitude of cooking sins, but I'll not quibble.
A view to the pond.
http://www.luxuryportfolio.com/property/co_tipperary/knockbrit.cfm
Let's move to Mourne Park in Northern Ireland
Mourne Park, N. Ireland
http://www.luxuryportfolio.com/property/co_tipperary/knockbrit.cfm
Let's move to Mourne Park in Northern Ireland
Mourne Park, N. Ireland
This driveway reminds me of Vicky Darnell's (Roomservice101 blogspot) classic "I Can't Wait" photo.
Now, this is my fantasy idea of an Irish home, with a jacket potato mountain (dusted with parsley, of course) looming in the background.
Another pond. How many acres? asks Dr. G.
I love the paint color...but I'd have to play with the furniture arrangement. What? The furniture is extra?
http://www.primelocation.com/international-property/details/id/GWDU999000282
http://www.primelocation.com/international-property/details/id/GWDU999000282
Now let's stop in the pub to share house-peeking stories.
what a wonderful way to start my morning, i felt as if i was right there again on the emerald isle~ i love the old world style best, the last house is my favorite. while your looking, find me one with a sea view please~
ReplyDeletelucky you with a rainy day, i could use one so i stay inside long enough to get something done...
Pack your bags, Gollum! Let's get there today. We have some exploring to do. I agree with the fussing with the furniture arrangement in that beautiful blue room. I think I could suck it up though and live with the rest. Loved wandering through the Iles with you today. Happy St. Patty's!
ReplyDeleteThe countryside shots are just breathtaking. With the long winter here, I forgot what green hills look like! I too like the sleek kitchen, but I'm not sure it goes well with these homes. I'd have to redo the space to give it more of an elegant country feel with just a hint of modern accents. Oh, I'd also need a butler's pantry for my butler! lol... Wonderful tour! Nancy
ReplyDeleteNow this is eye candy! I love the drive to the Mourne Park home, but I love Vicky Darnell's drive, too. I'd like a green lush view like the Cloran home. I agree with Nancy jane, the kitchens are a bit modern for the setting, but that can be adjusted. ~ Robyn
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tour! That was a great way to start my day. :D
ReplyDeleteMorning, Dear Gollum and thank you for the trip so be lookee loos!! I love this. Wow, some very grand estates you've shown us. loved the tour.
ReplyDeletebe a sweetie,
Shelia :)
Wow, what gorgeous homes and the settings are just breathtaking. What a great tour. Thanks. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteGood Rainy Morning Gollum - somuch for my pansy-planting plans. :-)
ReplyDeleteFunny you should mention UK properties. It has long been our dream to buy a vacation home in Scotland or England. We had been searching and then the dollar dropped. I think with all the health probs Mr Grits had lately, he has been thinking a lot. He said - :Let's really start looking, I ain't getting any younger." We can't afford any of the dream properties above - we just want a small cottage in a tucked away village. (Think Stratford-on-Avon). I really loved the last one, too. hmm...maybe one day when my lottery ticket is pulled. :-D
Have a great indoor rainy day!
In honor of Ireland (not the TV show) I call today's post ........
ReplyDeleteMcDreamy!
What amazing homes! Thank you for such a refreshing tour. I have been loving your Foodie Friday posts too!
ReplyDeleteNancy
I loved the tour of the houses! Thanks! Can we just pick one we like and move in?
ReplyDeleteFun...and a tour I can afford... beautiful homes... and everything so lush and green! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteSusan
What a wonderful tour! Thank you for sharing as I've oh'd and ah'd my way through each property. ☺♥☺ Diane
ReplyDeleteHi Gollum- I know you're house-spotting today, but I just had another dish spotting find. Please stop over if you get a chance. N.
ReplyDeleteBarb, I've been worried about you and Mr. Grits. I hope he's feeling better. When you get your house in Stratford-on-Avon, please let me visit. I will cook!!! lol
ReplyDeleteNancy jane, I'm supposed to be writing, but you wrote the magic word: dish. Be right there!
OMG.....excuse me while I place my jaw back in its socket!!!!
ReplyDeleteDISH ALERT: If anyone wants to see some gorgeous dishes, pop over to Nancy Jane's (click on her name above).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tour...but I sure would like that drink you have at the end....Irish Coffee??
ReplyDeleteOh that bedroom and exposed beams! and the sitting room, and the stables, and the green mountains...hmmm, back to laundry :) Thanks for the tour!
ReplyDeleteThanks gg, What a nice thing to say. And I so enjoyed this post.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tour! I would take any and all of them! :-) L~
ReplyDeleteThank you for the trip.It was so nice.I especially like the picture that reminds us both of Ms Vickys house....Ann
ReplyDeleteThank you for the trip.It was so nice.I especially like the picture that reminds us both of Ms Vickys house....Ann
ReplyDeleteOh I could live in any of them and be pleased as pie. They are gorgeous! Ireland is one of the places I want to go in my lifetime. Thank you for sharing with us. Hugs, Bobbi Jo
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I didn't spot any of the relatives homes in the tour!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
My sis and her dh go back every 6 mos...my gdau takes step dancing..so cute..so much energy!
The economy is pretty bad there now too..:(
LOOOOONG sigh! Beautiful. I want to live in that first kitchen! I even my food would look pretty if I prepared and served it in that kitchen! laurie
ReplyDeleteThank you for this lovely tour! Beautiful homes!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I've come up with a fab idea. All of us blogger buddies should pool our money, buy one of these amazing houses and then use it as a communal bloggy vaca home! We'll all meet there twice a year. Sounds good, eh?
ReplyDeleteJustine :o )
Such a beautiful tour. The landscape is breath taking! The homes are too, furniture all lined up on the walls! Go for it and redo that room! OK, I am off to the dish! lol Be right back.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tours, I love tours!!! mishelle
ReplyDeleteGollum - if we ever fulfill our dream - you can visit anytime and we will cook TOGETHER! Oh what a great cookbook we could create, huh? Going right over to drool, I mean, view some dishes.
ReplyDeleteps - thanks for thinking of me and Mr Grits. He is doing much better although still has a few weeks of recovery time. (if i last that long.) :- /
My first visit to your lovely blog. Plan to be a "follower".
ReplyDeleteThese wonderful pictures of Ireland take me back. I visited there in 2000.
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*** Truly e-n-c-h-a-n-t-i-n-g, GG! I'm "GREEEEEN" w/ envy of all that ollllllld, rustic beauty!!!! And I can just PICTURE Belle, Mister n' all the others just having a BALL, running all over those luscious, GREEN grounds, & maybe even chasing a leprechan?! Love, Linda ***
ReplyDeleteI suspect that I could make myself right at home in any one of these. ;-)
ReplyDeleteOoooo! Gollum, I too LOVE that first kitchen with the dining table and oriental rugs! Ooo la la, and all the views are superb! When's the big tour bus leaving? I only need a few minutes to get packed!
ReplyDeleteI recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
ReplyDeleteMargaret
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