Tipp v Kilkenny for stately homes

This pair of substantial family homes are in walk-in condition and, at less than two hours’ drive from Dublin, they offer a seclusion worlds away from the capital’s bustle. Both are distinctive properties with extensive grounds that embody the good life




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