About this listing

Guilcagh Church is approached up a long avenue of mature lime trees. Enter into a different world through the iron gated double doors where surprises lurk around every corner. This property is on an old graveyard and there are headstones visible around the property.

The Space Guilcagh Church radiates an ambience of luxury within the serene atmosphere of a Gothic treasure. Set in a sun drenched wilderness, with a south facing terrace – ideal for evening drinks. Carmel and Liam have restored this magnificent building’s sensitivity – it epitomises comfort and luxury through every level. The living space is heated by an oversized wood burning stove, fuelled with fresh logs gathered from the farm – should you wish to curl up and snuggle for the evening.

There is underfloor heating throughout with magnificent chandeliers dominating the space leading up to the curved balcony – venture up the wooden spiral stairs to this expansive space overlooking the pulpit.

Situated off the upstairs balcony is a large double bedroom and ensuite – private stairs lead downstairs passing magnificent ceiling to floor original stainglassed windows. Downstairs hosts another double bedroom with queen bed.

History Constructed in 1849 for Louisa, Marchioness of Waterford, Guilcagh Church and Rectory were designed by well-known Clonmel architect William Tinsley. He also designed the local police barracks before he, his wife and nine children emigrated to the United States in 1851 as a result of a decline of business due to the famine. Tinsley designed a substantial number of college buildings in the US, including Bascom Hall, the iconic centrepiece of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Key Historical Facts about Guilcagh Church