I n the pastoral landscape of County Kildare, a short drive from Dublin, visionary aviation pioneer Tony Ryan set out to safeguard a piece of Ireland’s regional heritage by restoring an 18th-century mill village on the banks of the Grand Canal, creating an enchanting retreat known as The Village at Lyons.
Time seems to slow here. Visitors are immersed in a setting where the character of a bygone era has been artfully preserved in harmony with modern comforts and conveniences.
Across approximately 20 acres of farmland, mature trees, flourishing gardens, orchards and tranquil waterways, the village feels almost lifted from a storybook. Tree-lined lanes, cobbled courtyards, ivy-clad walls, winding paths bordered by manicured hedges, clusters of roses and a lily pond with a fountain combine to create a richly atmospheric setting for an estate that comprises refined rooms and cozy cottages, an award-winning spa and dining destinations sustained by the property’s gardens. Thanks to Ryan’s vision, and to the meticulous attention of skilled craftsmen, the interiors showcase magnificent antique detailing and period character while embracing a more considered contemporary sensibility. Beyond the village, the landscape extends toward renowned stud farms, championship golf courses and historic country houses.
Offered for sale to the public for the first time, The Village at Lyons could continue its life as a distinguished private estate, a flagship hospitality destination, a global retreat or generational getaway. It represents a rare opportunity to assume stewardship of a historic Irish village of genuine cultural and architectural heritage.
Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty
David Byrne: +353 87 233 0177
dbyrne@lisneysir.com
Sotheby’s International Realty - East Side Manhattan Brokerage
Sharon Buckley: +1 917 566 4813
sharon.buckley@sothebys.realty
€20,000,000
