Historic Mayo lakeside mansion hits the market

Errew House has come to market, offering prospective buyers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Victorian Gothic heritage in Mayo.

The entire estate, including the restored mansion and surrounding land is listed for sale with price on application (POA) by Fox & Gallagher estate agents.

Designed by famed architect James Franklin Fuller, whose portfolio included Mount Falcon, Kylemore Abbey and an extension at Ashford Castle.

Errew House stands as a six-bay, two-storey mansion with a dormer attic and a distinctive corner tower, all set against panoramic views of Lough Conn and Nephin.

Located on approximately 2.5 acres, with an additional 22 acres of agricultural land, the property sits on the Errew Peninsula just 5km from Crossmolina and 18km from Ballina. Ireland West Airport Knock is a 45-minute drive away.

Built between 1872 and 1877 for Granville Henry Knox and his heiress wife Ellen Farrer, the house earned the nickname “Knox’s Folly” after Knox’s extravagant spending led to his bankruptcy before the home was completed.

Since then, Errew House has had a colourful past from private residence to convent, hotel, and, most recently, luxury apartments.

The building now comprises 13 self-contained apartments, having undergone several restorations most notably in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

The detached mansion consists of 21 beds and 13 bathrooms according to the listing on daft.ie.

Many of its original architectural features remain, including limestone dressings, sash windows, and ornate plasterwork.

Planning permission (Ref: P21/1322) has also been granted for the development of a slipway, jetty, and boathouse on the shores of Lough Conn, potentially enhancing its appeal for water sports and fishing enthusiasts.

Given its stature, scenic location, and development potential, Errew House represents a unique opportunity in the West of Ireland property market.

For enquiries and further information, contact the listing agent Fox and Gallagher 096 70900.

You can look at the listing online here.