A Rare €20m Opportunity To Own An Irish Village

The historic Village at Lyons, a meticulously restored 20-acre estate in County Kildare, has returned to the market—offering a private buyer the extraordinary chance to own an entire 18th-century community.

Originally the industrial heart of the neighbouring Lyons Estate, the village has been transformed through a €30 million restoration into one of Europe’s most exquisite residential and hospitality enclaves. Now, with a €20 million asking price, the gate-guarded village is ready for its next chapter, whether as a private family compound or a high-yield residential investment.

The village sits on land steeped in history, located beside Lyons Hill—the ancestral seat of the Kings of Leinster from 760 AD. By the 1820s, it had evolved into a thriving canal-side hub featuring an inn, schoolhouse, and a massive four-storey watermill. This mill was famously operated by Joseph P. Shackleton, a relative of the Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton, cementing the property’s place in Ireland’s industrial and cultural timeline.

From ruin to restoration

The village’s modern prestige is the result of the vision of Dr Tony Ryan, co-founder of Ryanair. After acquiring the estate in the 1990s, Dr Ryan spent over a decade meticulously restoring the stone cottages, courtyards, and waterways. His commitment to architectural integrity ensured that the Georgian character remained intact while the interiors were elevated to five-star standards. Following his tenure, the village has flourished as the award-winning Cliff at Lyons boutique hotel.

While currently operating as a world-class hospitality destination with 47 guest bedrooms, the Village at Lyons is being marketed with significant residential potential.

The estate’s 12 rose-clad cottages and four lodges offer a unique "break-up" opportunity for an investor. The village could easily transition back into an exclusive private residential community, where individual homes are sold within the security of a managed, gated estate.

Seclusion in the Horse Capital

Despite its profound sense of peace and privacy, the village is located just 30 minutes from Dublin. Set within the pastoral beauty of Kildare, the estate is surrounded by the world’s most famous stud farms and championship golf courses, including the K Club. For the discerning buyer, the Village at Lyons represents a rare "turn-key" piece of history—a complete, privately owned village that is as functional as it is beautiful.

Price guide: €20,000,000
Includes: 12 Cottages, 4 Lodges, Apartments (Total 47 Bedrooms)
Amenities: Historic watermill, grand canal access, Victorian conservatory, private lake.
Location: 30 minutes to Dublin / 35 minutes to Dublin Airport

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Photos: Keith Mahon of Digital Food Marketing Ireland and Matteo Tuniz, MediaPro for Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty.