Plans to restore Waterford Manor of billionaire Sir James Dyson

Vacuum cleaner magnate James Dyson purchased the estate for over €30 million this year
Plans to restore Waterford Manor of billionaire Sir James Dyson

Ballynatray House in west Waterford. Photo: National Built Heritage Service

A planning application has been submitted to Waterford City and County Council for the restoration of a manor in Waterford, which is associated with billionaire businessman James Dyson.

One of Britain's richest men, vacuum cleaner magnate James Dyson reportedly purchased Ballynatray House for over €30 million earlier this year, making it one of Ireland's most expensive private home sales ever.

Restoration works include rebuilding stone chimneys, removal of a non-historic external staircase and replacement of non-historic windows with new sash windows. Multiple gatehouses will also be restored and the estate’s west barn will be converted to an energy centre.

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