Castle Oliver, Victorian castle in County Limerick, Ireland.
Castle Oliver is a red sandstone building in Scottish Baronial style in County Limerick, featuring turrets, decorative gables, and angled bay windows. Inside are 21 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, multiple reception rooms with original Victorian design, and spacious grounds surrounding the structure.
The building was constructed in 1845 and replaced an earlier fortress that had stood on the site. The two sisters Mary Isabella and Elizabeth Oliver Gascoigne commissioned it after inheriting the estate from their father Richard Oliver.
The entrance halls display ornate Victorian craftsmanship with carved details and decorative elements from that era. Visitors can observe the hand-painted ceiling work and heraldic windows that tell stories connected to the family who built it.
The property sits on elevated ground with views toward the Ballyhoura Mountains and can be hired for large groups or events. Visitors should allow time to explore both the interior and the surrounding gardens and terraces, as there is considerable space to see.
Beneath the building lies one of Ireland's largest private wine cellars, reached by a spiral staircase. The cellar holds capacity for roughly 55,000 bottles and remains a hidden part of the property that many visitors overlook.
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