Rory McIlroy, the world number one golfer, has finally sold his stunning Co Down home, his agent has confirmed. The property, guided at £2 million, was completed only in 2006 and has been on the market since September.
However, the new Nike ambassador, who signed a £63- £75 million five-year deal with arguable the world’s best-known sports brand, may have taken a hit on the price.
Robinhall House, a 550sq m (6,000sq ft) sumptuous modern dwelling with its private driving range, green, four practice holes, five-a-side Astroturf pitch and tennis court, sits on a lush 5.5 hectare (14 acre) site at Moneyreagh just outside Carryduff, Co Down about 20 minutes from central Belfast.
It is not known what McIlroy (23) paid for the property when he moved in after the peak of the property boom in 2009, but he certainly invested significant sums on the lavish and bespoke interior as well as the mini golf course.
Estate agent Michael Rodgers yesterday professionally deflected all inquiries from The Irish Times about sale price and the new owners, other than to confirm that they were a family and that the man involved was indeed a golfer.
“We’re very pleased with the sale,” Mr Rodgers said, “as is our client.”