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Last Updated : 06 September 2010

Castle Curious, Castletownroche, Co Cork	FOR SALE
Built in 1847 by local eccentric craftsman, Johnny Roche, this aptly titled property occupies circa 1 acre of idyllic sylvan setting on the shores of the Awbeg River approx 3 miles north of Castletownroche. The building is steeped in history, which adds to its magical charm. Conservation Grant Funding is available for repair of a protected structure such as this. Full details are available on request. Johnny Roche's Castle or Castle Curious was constructed by Johnny Roche, an eccentric, born in the 19th century at Wallstown near Castletownroche. It is believed that he laid the foundation for the castle in the summer of 1847, intending to use the castle as a workshop and a home, and wanting the castle to stand as a monument to himself. The castle measured twenty-seven feet long seventeen feet broad and forty five feet high and one foot six inches wide. The ground floor was divided into three apartments; one was used as a Blacksmith's shop, another as a general workshop and the third does not seem to have been used for any particular purpose. There were three stories in the castle. A staircase led from the ground to the top of the southern turret, Johnny often climbed up there to survey the countryside and to blow his horn. He constructed the castle entirely on his own, sourcing the sand from the Awbeg river and lime from Mallow. Features castle and mill built in 1847 circa 1 acre with river access conservation grant funding available Guide Price : €160,000 LOCATION	View Larger Images
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Castle Curious, Castletownroche, Co Cork

FOR SALE

Built in 1847 by local eccentric craftsman, Johnny Roche, this aptly titled property occupies circa 1 acre of idyllic sylvan setting on the shores of the Awbeg River approx 3 miles north of Castletownroche. The building is steeped in history, which adds to its magical charm. Conservation Grant Funding is available for repair of a protected structure such as this. Full details are available on request.

Johnny Roche's Castle or Castle Curious was constructed by Johnny Roche, an eccentric, born in the 19th century at Wallstown near Castletownroche. It is believed that he laid the foundation for the castle in the summer of 1847, intending to use the castle as a workshop and a home, and wanting the castle to stand as a monument to himself.

The castle measured twenty-seven feet long seventeen feet broad and forty five feet high and one foot six inches wide. The ground floor was divided into three apartments; one was used as a Blacksmith's shop, another as a general workshop and the third does not seem to have been used for any particular purpose. There were three stories in the castle. A staircase led from the ground to the top of the southern turret, Johnny often climbed up there to survey the countryside and to blow his horn. He constructed the castle entirely on his own, sourcing the sand from the Awbeg river and lime from Mallow.

Features

castle and mill built in 1847
circa 1 acre with river access
conservation grant funding available

Guide Price : €160,000

LOCATION

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Particulars of property are issued on the understanding that all negotiations concerning these properties are conducted through this agency. While care is taken in setting out these details, we do not guarantee their accuracy.

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