Assolas House, a stunning 17th- and 18th-century period property near Kanturk, Co. Cork, has been listed for sale, offering a rare opportunity to own one of the region’s most historic residences.
The property spans approximately 7,682 sq ft across three floors and includes six en‑suite bedrooms, three formal reception rooms, and extensive living spaces set within 17 acres of mature grounds. Highlights include a grass tennis court, walled gardens, woodlands, paddocks, a historic coach yard, stable yard, and farmyard.
Assolas House is widely regarded as the oldest and most historic residence in the Duhallow region and has a rich monastic past. Thought to have origins predating the 1558 Reformation, the estate contains stone outbuildings and other evidence of its early monastic use. The property also played a role in the Battle of Knocknanuss in 1647, further cementing its historical significance. Architectural features reflecting its monastic heritage include thick stone walls, monastic outbuildings, and a “Leper’s Peep,” with the east wing believed to have been added roughly a century after the original tower house. Additional details include slate roofs, varied sash windows, and a finely carved limestone door surround.
Originally a tower house built circa 1620, Assolas House was expanded in the 1720s with Queen Anne-style wings, retaining unique architectural elements such as unusual windows, thick stone walls, and an elegantly rounded frontage. Inside, the property features a formal entrance hall with a curving staircase, drawing room, dining room, kitchen with Aga, study, family room, and expansive lower‑ground areas suitable for recreation. The first floor accommodates six generous en‑suite bedrooms, while the second floor offers additional lounge and storage space.
The estate’s grounds are equally impressive, with 17 acres of mature landscaping, riverside walks along the Marybrook River, a stone bridge, waterfall, and ancient Irish yew trees thought to be over 1,000 years old. Additional buildings include a gate lodge and a fully renovated coach house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Assolas House is conveniently located just 5 km from Kanturk, 15 minutes from Mallow, and within easy reach of Cork City, Fermoy, and the M8 motorway, offering both historic charm and modern accessibility. Local amenities, schools, and sporting opportunities are all nearby.
The property is being offered by private treaty through joint agents Helen Cassidy Auctioneer and Roseanne De Vere Hunt, Sherry Fitzgerald Country.
Full listing details can be viewed here: https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/detached-house-assolas-house-assolas-castlemagner-co-cork/6347847.
