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Gloriously Restored Irish Landmark Hits the Market for $11.5 Million

Occupying 80 waterfront acres near Dublin, the circa-1730s Seafield House just underwent a $4 million restoration

By Geoffrey Montes
Stately manor with grand entrance, lush gardens, and ornate fountain in foreground on a bright day.
Just 30 minutes from Dublin, the Seafield House dates to the 1730s. Photo: Courtesy of Sherry Fitzgerald

Occupying 80 waterfront acres just 30 minutes from Dublin’s city center, the circa-1730s Seafield House has a Palladian design that’s attributed to the foremost classical architect of the time, Sir Edward Lovett Pearce. A century later, a striking Italianate tower, as well as a coach and stable yard, was added, bringing the number of bedrooms on the property to ten.

After purchasing the landmark in 1996, the current owners embarked on a $4 million restoration that involved upgrading the 9,000-square-foot main villa’s internal systems and reviving original plasterwork and frescoes. They even brought in Italian statues and 600 mature trees, which now dot the grounds along with a walled garden, a yew tree walk, and a lake. 

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The home is listed with Roseanne de Vere Hunt of Sherry FitzGerald. 

Aerial view of a historic stone castle surrounded by lush green fields and a scenic lake in the background.
Aerial shot of Seafield House. Courtesy of Sherry Fitzgerald

Elegant living room with classical statues, ornate furniture, yellow walls, and a purple carpet, showcasing a luxurious design.
A vibrant yellow hallway. Courtesy of Sherry Fitzgerald

Elegant vintage living room with a chandelier, ornate furniture, decorative walls, and a fireplace.
A living room with coral and peach accents. Courtesy of Sherry Fitzgerald

Beautiful garden with colorful flowers, stone lion statues, trimmed hedges, and lush green trees under a sunny blue sky.
The gardens with manicured hedges and stone statues. Courtesy of Sherry Fitzgerald

Historic stone building with blue shutters and arched entryways, surrounded by trees and a gravel courtyard under a blue sky.
The stable house. Courtesy of Sherry Fitzgerald

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2018 Winter Issue under the headline On the Market. Subscribe to the magazine.