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Marita Moloney

Irish renters can live in a stunning Limerick apartment once owned by a British Prime Minister - but for a high price

Limerick's most expensive rental property is now available to let - but it won't come cheap.

The Barrington in Shelbourne House, located on the North Circular Road, is a one-bedroom apartment once owned by a British Prime Minister.

The home is located at "arguably Limerick's finest residential address", according to its listing, and will set renters back €2,000 a month.

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British aristocrat Sir William Petty-FitzMaurice, who was Prime Minister between 1782 and 1783, once called the property home, as the Limerick Leader reports.

Limerick natives now have the chance to avail of the "truly unique opportunity to experience luxury rental accommodation to the highest standards".

Hogan Durkan estate agents say that "with a range of all-inclusive rental packages to suit your needs, Shelbourne House is certain to command both local and national attention from a range of potential tenants".

(Hogan Durkan/Daft.ie)

"Located on the first floor, 'The Barrington' is a fully furnished one bedroom, one bathroom apartment c 83sqm and comes finished to the highest standards," the listing on Daft.ie provides.

"Accommodation comprises of entrance hallway, main bathroom, bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and main living/dining/kitchen area with fabulous views.

"Very careful attention has been paid to restoring and refurbishing this development to arguably one of Limerick's finest residences."

It adds: "Shelbourne House is located on the North Circular Road, adjacent to Ard Scoil Ris Secondary School and JFK Primary School with Villiers Secondary School located 1.5km from the development and is within walking distance of Limerick City and all its associated amenities.

(Hogan Durkan/Daft.ie)

"It is also located approximately 26km from Shannon International Airport, 6.3km from University of Limerick and National Technology Park with companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Edward Life Sciences & Cook Medical there located and 6.9km from Raheen Business Park with companies such as Stryker, Regeneron, Analog, Dell there located and 4.2km from University Hospital Limerick(UHL)."

The one bedroom, one bathroom furnished apartment is available immediately for a minimum period of one year.

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