An historic 250 year-old Planter’s house and estate in south Donegal has come on the market with a €1.67 million price tag.
The Hall Demesne, Mountcharles, described by Dublin-based auctioneers, Crawfords, as a ‘slice of Irish heritage’, was built around 1777 for the influential Conyngham family.
One of the bedrooms in the The Hall Demesne needs a lick of paint.
The three-storey house over basement has six bedrooms and also comes with a gatehouse, an 80 estate overlooking Donegal Bay and a private beach.
“Welcome to The Hall Demesne in Mountcharles, County Donegal: a rare opportunity for discerning buyers, especially Irish or those with Irish roots who seek a tangible connection to their heritage,” the sales literature states.
The Hall comes with this pretty two-bed gatehouse.
The Hall was originally built for the Conyngham family, whose main seat is the famed Slane Castle in County Meath. The estate dates back to at least 1777, and likely earlier, with records suggesting construction around 1752/3, coinciding with William Conyngham’s elevation to the Irish peerage as Baron Conyngham of Mountcharles.
“The Conyngham family’s story is woven into the very fabric of Ireland, with their presence in Donegal dating from the early 1600s Plantation period,” the auctioneers add.
“The estate’s lands were acquired as early as the 1660s by Sir Albert Conyngham, knighted by Charles II, and the village itself was named Mountcharles in his honour.”
The Hall served as the centrepiece of a thriving estate, surrounded by a complex of historic outbuildings, a walled garden, and a grand entrance gateway, all testifying to the scale and prestige of the original demesne. Direct access to Donegal bay is enabled via a small quay and beach that is part of the demesne land.
“The Hall is not just a home, but a legacy – an invitation to steward a piece of Irish history and create new memories for generations to come.”
The view of Donegal Bay from the roof of The Hall, Mountcharles.
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