50ac coastal Wicklow estate owned by nuns' order hits market

Just launched on the market, priced in excess of €4.5m with Bannon auctioneers, is a 50ac estate in Magheramore, Co Wicklow.

Owned by the Missionary Sisters of St Columban and occupied as their international headquarters, Magheramore House is set on a headland overlooking Magheramore beach, which is a 15-minute walk away.

Featuring extensive accommodation set across two clustered complexes, the property includes a total of 111 bedrooms. Buildings range from an 1870s period house, which is still occupied, to a 24-room nursing home built in 2014 and vacated last year. Outside, there are mature, manicured lawns, and the original walled garden still sits on the estate.

Also included within the holding is a large church, which will be deconsecrated prior to sale.

Outside the building

Located mainly to the fore of the residential buildings, the land is good quality and set out in several large divisions with decent road frontage. Currently in pasture, the fields are well-maintained and actively grazed by sheep.

To the rear of the residential buildings is a stretch of woodland. While there is no farmyard as such, there are several functional outhouses located beside the secondary complex. An internal road network provides access throughout the grounds, joining the public road both at the front and rear of the estate.

Given the scarcity of land coming on the market in the Wicklow region, Magheramore House is expected to draw wide appeal across the board from farming, hospitality, educational and business interests. Despite only just being listed, there have already been enquiries from both national and international parties.