Lots of interest in K Club with price tag of €80m
Above: The luxurious Viceroy Suite
The K Club sits on a 550-acre estate, and comprises a 134-bedroom hotel and two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by the late Arnold Palmer.
Modelled on a French château, the property still retains many of its original architectural features, artwork and antiques.
It opened as a luxury hotel in 1991 and was Ireland’s first AA Five Red Star Property.
Part of the Presidential Suite
The K Club estate features a Victorian walled garden and fishing on the River Liffey which runs through the resort. The resident ghillies offer fly fishing on the river and horse riding and clay pigeon shooting are also available along with a range of different country pursuits
The K Spa meanwhile features a secluded outdoor hot tub, aromatic herb garden, seven luxurious treatment rooms, two private suites, a Hamam, a Hydrobath, a Vichy Shower and an exotic Rasul Chamber.
The resort also hosts a range of award-winning dining facilities including The Byerley Turk restaurant and Vintage Crop Cocktail Bar. The conference and banqueting facilities are extensive – extending to 18 rooms.
Dr Smurfit (81) said in a recent interview in the Sunday Business Post: "It will be very sad to see the K Club sold or part of it sold.
"I have had very many happy times there with my family and friends.
"It has been a big part of my life, but I am spending more time overseas these days. We have decided to do this because of my advancing years."
The businessman said there had already been significant interest in the K Club, which he added had cost some €200m to develop.