Property
Russborough
County
Wicklow
Short description
Russborough was built for Joseph Leeson, later Earl of Milltown. Building began in 1741 and took ten years to complete. The architect was Richard Castle (Cassells). The house is built of granite and is in the Palladian style. Important features in the house include stucco ceilings by the Lafranchini brothers, marble mantelpieces, inlaid floors and lavish use of mahogany in doors, dados and staircase. The house which is beautifully maintained, contains painting from the Beit Collection, fine furniture, tapestries, carpets, porcelain and silver.
Description
Russborough was built for Joseph Leeson, later Earl of Milltown. Building began in 1741 and took ten years to complete. The architect was Richard Castle (Cassells). The house is built of granite and is in the Palladian style. Important features in the house include stucco ceilings by the Lafranchini brothers, marble mantelpieces, inlaid floors and lavish use of mahogany in doors, dados and staircase. The house which is beautifully maintained, contains painting from the Beit Collection, fine furniture, tapestries, carpets, porcelain and silver.
Location
Blessington, Co. Wicklow
Open
April: Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.00 - 18.00
May, June, July, August, September: every day 10.00-18.00
October: Sundays and Bank Holidays 10.00-18.00
Last admission 17.00
Admission / Rates
Adults 10.00, Students 8.00, Under 16 5.00, Family Ticket 25
Facilities
Guided Tours, Shop, Caf, Parking, Toilets. Maze open daily.
Contact
Marian Kelly
Telephone
+353 45 865239
Email
Website
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