Knocklofty House
Knocklofty House is a large Georgian country house that is situated near Clonmel in County Tipperary, Ireland. It previously operated as a hotel.[1]
| Knocklofty House | |
|---|---|
 Front façade 2011 | |
| Location | Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland. |
| Coordinates | 52°20′40″N 07°47′26″W |
| Built | c.1790 |
| Built for | Earl of Donoughmore |
  Location of Knocklofty House in Ireland | |
Location
It is situated on the northern bank of the River Suir approximately 6.5 kilometers from the town of Clonmel via the R665 regional road.
History
The main block was built for the 1st Earl of Donoughmore c.1790, it received alterations and additions in the 19th and 20th centuries which retain the Georgian style. The house remained in the family's ownership until the 1980s.[2][3]
As of 2022, the house remains vacant and in a derelict condition under the control of Cerberus Capital Management.[4]
See also
References
- Mainnín, Tomás O. (29 April 2021). "Appeal for preservation works on Knocklofty House". Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- "Buildings of Ireland Survey". Retrieved 13 June 2011.
- "Knocklofty". The Irish Aesthete. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- "'A great shame' – fears over fate of Knocklofty House after vandalism". independent. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
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