Cork manor and farm star on ‘Home of the Year’

A manor house and farm in Cork was one of the first homes to be featured on this year’s ‘Home of the Year’.

Susan and Ross live in Cork with their young son Jack. Ross inherited this manor house and farm from his grandfather. The home is 180 years old and has been in the family for more than 50 years.

The couple were hugely committed to a sympathetic restoration, right down to the smallest detail. They took the time and effort to restore many elements such as the sash windows and shutters, the original ceiling cornices and ceiling roses, and the original architraves, doors and rim locks.

When working on the house, the couple made sure to complete the works to secure the home for years to come, so it can stay in the family for future generations.

This popular RTÉ show celebrates creativity, individuality, and clever design in homes across Ireland. The new series started on Tuesday with judges Hugh Wallace, Amanda Bone and new judge Siobhan Lam. Episode one also featured houses in Tipperary and Dublin with the Tipp home winning.