Bantry House, in Bantry city, Ireland, was bought by the White family in 1730 and was enlarged by Richard White the 2nd Earl of Bantry. The house has a collection of tapestries, furniture and art treasures which were mainly collected by the Earl during his travels through Europe in the 1800's. The Gardens are home to sub tropical plants and shrubs - reflecting the best in European design and style. Features with the 45 acre grounds are the Hundred Steps, the Italian Garden and the largest Wisteria circle in Ireland.