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Extra.ie
30-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Extra.ie
You might need to win an Open to afford this incredible Meath home overlooking golf course
Located in a truly historic setting and overlooking an incredible golf course designed by one of the greatest architects ever, this home in County Meath is on the market for millions. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds, the Killeen Estate on which the home lies is one of the most historic properties in the country, being designed by Hugh de Lacy in the 1100s. It's since been thoughtfully redeveloped over the last century, with a spectacular 18-hole Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, clubhouse and beautiful woodland walks. Heading in to the home itself, you're greeted by a stunning entrance hall that leads into the reception hall. The sitting room and dining room are bright and generously proportioned, being ideal for entertaining. Pic: Loman Dempsey The heart of the home is the kitchen/family room which boasts high quality cabinetry and appliances. The ground floor of the home is completed by a study, separate snug, pantry, cloakroom and double garage, which then leads easily into the adjoining plant room. Pic: Loman Dempsey Heading upstairs to the first floor are five of the home's six bedrooms, all of which have en-suite bathrooms and boast excellent wardrobe space. The master bedroom also has a private balcony, while two of the bedrooms also have balcony access. Pic: Loman Dempsey Heading up the stairs to the second floor is the exceptional additional living space, which includes a cinema room, games room, and storage rooms. The property line also boasts incredible landscaped gardens that enhance its privacy, while the home also boasts lovely views of the Nicklaus-designed golf course. Pic: Loman Dempsey While the home itself is spectacular, it's all about the location, with Killeen Castle being one of the most incredible historical sites in the country. Being initially built in 1181 by Hugh de Lacy, the home later became the ancestral home of the Plunkett family, the Earls of Fingal, until 1951. The home is located on Killeen Estate, which includes the stunning golf course. Pic: Loman Dempsey The estate was since carefully redeveloped to become one of the premier locations in the country, with the piece de resistance in the estate being the golf course. Pic: Loman Dempsey Designed by Jack Nicklaus — one of the greatest to ever tee off — the course was constructed in 2008 and is one of only two designed by 'The Golden Bear' in the country, and is playable 365 days a year, previously hosting the 2011 Solheim Cup and the Irish Ladies Open from 2010 to 2012. Pic: Loman Dempsey Completing the estate is the wonderful clubhouse with dining and bar facilities, while beautiful woodland walks provide the perfect backdrop to the home. The Lucas, 12 The Oakwood, Killeen Castle, Dunsany, Co Meath is available via Loman Dempsey with an asking price of €2,350,000. Pic: Loman Dempsey Pic: Loman Dempsey Pic: Loman Dempsey Pic: Loman Dempsey Pic: Loman Dempsey Pic: Loman Dempsey Pic: Loman Dempsey Pic: Loman Dempsey
Irish Times
10-07-2025
- Irish Times
Substantial six-bed home overlooking Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course at Killeen Castle for €2.35m
Address : The Lucas, 12 The Oakwood, Killeen Castle, Dunsany, Co Meath Price : €2,350,000 Agent : Savills and Loman Dempsey View this property on Ireland is home to more than 400 golf courses and, since 2008, it has the highest density of golf courses in Europe and a third of the world's natural links courses. According to Golf Ireland, about 800,000 people engaged in some form of golf activity in 2024, with 500,00 adults having played on an 18-hole course at least once last year. It also found that 20 per cent of the nongolfing population were interested in participating in the sport. While Mark Twain may have said that a game of golf is a good walk spoiled, there is no doubt that houses constructed on or near golf courses are sought after. And, when it comes to competition time, those with homes near the greens have the best seats in the house. Research by UK-based estate agent Strutt and Parker found that of all sporting venues, golf courses add the most value to a home, costing double the national average in some cases. Joint agents Savills and Loman Dempsey have just launched the Lucas, at 12 The Oakwood, Killeen Castle in Dunsany, Co Meath, to the market, seeking €2.35 million. Extending to 665sq m (7,158sq ft), there's a vast space for family living and entertaining in this three-storey home. It is described in brochure notes as 'one of the finest homes in the northeast', and overlooks the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature golf course – one of only two Nicklaus-designed courses in Ireland, along with the one at Mount Juliet in Kilkenny, and one of the longest in the country. Life here is complemented by a clubhouse with locker rooms, short game and driving-range facilities, and post-play refreshments at the historical Killeen Castle, serving the flavours of the Boyne valley region. READ MORE Aerial view of the location Entrance hall Kitchen Dining area Formal diningroom The history of Killeen Castle dates back to 1181 when it became the ancestral home of the Plunkett family, Earls of Fingal, for half a millennium until 1951. It was later purchased by developer Joe O'Reilly's Castlethorn, who has transformed the place over the past 28 years. In contrast to the towering Norman castle, the Lucas is a contemporary home. It was, according to selling agent Savills, one of the showhouses when these homes were first constructed in 2007, and the list of features is impressive. With six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and five reception rooms, its Ber of B3 is indicative of its energy-conscious construction. Still in showhouse condition, the ground floor comprises a spacious reception hall, off which lie a sittingroom and separate diningroom. Bright and generously proportioned, these rooms are served by a kitchen/family room. With natural stone floors (also found in the bathrooms and hall areas), the bespoke kitchen has high-end Gaggenau and Wolf appliances with two sets of French doors opening out to a patio from the breakfast area, with a further set from an informal living space. Equally the formal diningroom, between the kitchen and formal livingroom, opens out to a smart, landscaped terrace with views to the green and lake beyond. Drawingroom Study Reading room Games room Informal living space The property has six en-suite bedrooms, three of which have balconies Main bedroom There are six bedrooms on the first floor, all of them en suite. The main bedroom, as you would expect from a house of this calibre, is more akin to a five-star hotel suite and opens out to a private balcony (as do two other bedrooms), giving wonderful verdant views of the golf course and landscaped grounds. Ascending the bespoke oak staircase, you reach the second floor, where entertainment and leisure were factors in its overall design. Here you will find a reading area, a cinema room, games room and storage rooms. Grounds are approached by a sweeping driveway via electric gates leading to meticulously laid-out gardens with mature planting. The bucolic feel of the place is further enhanced by its setting, framed by a bank of oak trees. The list of specifications is impressive including bespoke hardwood joinery and high quality ironmongery throughout, along with high-quality sanitary ware in each of the eight bathrooms. A central vacuuming system, integrated security alarm and controlled lighting add to its high-spec as does a multi-zone audio system. There's even a golf buggy charging system in a double garage that can be accessed internally. Exterior Terrace Views over the golf course The grounds of the estate are really something. Measuring 560 acres (226 hectares) in total, facilities include a 30,000sq ft (2,790sq m) clubhouse and purpose-built events pavilion that caters to conferences, golf groups and weddings. The golf course, set in this historical woodland in the heart of Ireland's royal county, has been voted best parkland course in the Greater Dublin Area on numerous occasions, and the estate is being enhanced with the development of a luxury hotel within the castle itself. In terms of access to the capital, the property is close to the M3 motorway and takes an hour to Dublin and 30 minutes to Dublin Airport, while local towns of Dunshaughlin, Trim, Navan and Dunboyne provide schools, shopping and dining. In addition to on-site golf, four other courses lie in the vicinity, while racecourses at Fairyhouse and Navan are also in easy reach. In testament to its design and expensive fit-out and the fact that it has not dated since it was constructed in 2007, nothing has been overlooked here at the Lucas. Nothing, that is, except one of the finest parkland courses in the entire Dublin area.
