Built / Designed For: James Woodmason
House & Family History: Emsworth is the only surviving villa of James Gandon's to survive intact. It was built at the end of the 18th century for James Woodmason, a successful Dublin stationer. In 2012 the house was listed for sale for €4.5 million; in 2017 the house, together with 17 acres, was listed for sale for €7.5 million.
Title: Guide to Irish Country Houses, A
Author: Bence-Jones, Mark
Year Published: 1988
Reference: pg. 121
Publisher: London: Constable and Company
ISBN: 0094699909
Book Type: Hardback
House Listed: Unknown
Park Listed: Unknown
Past Seat / Home of: James Woodmason, late 18th-early 19th centuries. McGuire family, 20th century. Gerry McGuinness, 20th century. Noel Corcoran, until 2012.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Private Home
House Open to Public: No
Historic Houses Member: No