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Kilmokea
House and Gardens |
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Kilmokea House was built in 1794 as a church rectory for
Whitechurch by Rev.Cubit Rector of Whitechurch. The last
Rector living here was Rev.Greer who was drowned while
swimming in Tramore and the house was sold in 1937. The
Church of Ireland then sold the house and land to
Mrs.Isobel Smith in 1937 and in 1947 it was sold to
Mr.David Price. It was Mr.Price who built up the the
seven acres of magnificent gardens with hundreds of
different species of plants from all over the world.He
was also a great horse breeder and was involved with the
Wexford Hunt. It was Mr. and Mrs.Price who in 1947 began
restoring the house to its former glory.Colonel Price
who served in the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars died in 1994 and
in 1997 the property was sold to Mark and Emma Hewlett.
They have done great work in restoring the house,
gardens and coach house. Large numbers visit the
gardens each year which were opened to the
public in 1998. |
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Some of the flora in the garden
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The garden lake
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Duck pond
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Take a break in the Literary Corner
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A mill stone and flume was
found here in 1968 when excavating the lake. Kilmokea is
a fine Georgian House with two storeys and a basement.
It has a single chimney stack. Kilmokea House, though a
private house is a member of the 'Hidden Ireland' and a
great tourist attraction. It has lovely garden walks and
a restaurant and craft shop in the conservatory.Guests
have fine views of the garden in this peaceful
haven. |
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Chinese or Yin-Yang garden
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Website: www.kilmokea.com
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