Neighbours appeal US billionaire's renovation plans of €4.75m Kinsale home

James Berwind bought Sprayfield House in 2023, which has since largely been demolished to make way for an extensive reconstruction as a home and farm.

Sprayfield at Sandycove, Cork. Picture Dan Linehan

A house bought by a US billionaire outside Kinsale, who previously promised to build an animal sanctuary on the grounds, has had his positive planning bid by the council appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála.

Family heir to a US fortune, James Berwind bought Sprayfield House in Sandycove in 2023 for €4.75m, which has since largely been demolished to make way for an extensive reconstruction as a home and farm.