the estate was inherited by Rex Beaumont. Rex had been Howard-Bury's friend and companion for 30 years, and sold the estate to Westmeath County Council in 1982 for £250,000. Following a multimillion-pound restoration, the house and gardens have been opened to visitors. Belvedere also hosts weekend music festivals, and intimate garden theatre performances. Gallery See also Spite Wall References External links Belvedere House Gardens & Park website Belvedere House Gardens & Park website Houses completed in 1740 Buildings and structures in Mullingar Forests and woodlands of the Republic of Ireland Houses in the Republic of Ireland Tourist attractions in County Westmeath Historic house museums in the Republic of Ireland Museums in County Westmeath Gardens in County Westmeath Buildings and structures in County Westmeath 1740 establishments in Ireland Richard Cassels buildings