Meeting The Brief

Interior designer Nicole Kellet helped to turn this showroom into a luxurious and welcoming space that is ready for family life.

Nestled within the tree-lined demesne of Killeen Castle in Co. Meath, Loughmore Wood is an exclusive enclave of just 19 detached five-bedroom homes. The development is surrounded by mature woodland, with the fully restored Killeen Castle, which dates back to 1181, forming a dramatic and historic centrepiece. Once the ancestral seat of the Plunkett family, Earls of Fingal, the estate has entered an exciting new phase. Following extensive restoration works, the castle is set to be operated by the Romantic Castles of Ireland Hotel Collection, with plans to transform it into a luxury hotel and wedding destination. For residents, this promises not only prestige but the rare privilege of having a high-end hospitality experience quite literally on their doorstep. The estate is also home to a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design 18-hole golf course, which opened in 2009 and hosted the prestigious Solheim Cup in 2011.

Read more in the May issue…