BARRETTSTOWN HOUSE, NEWBRIDGE, CO KILDARE

A RARE FIND

Paddy Jordan of Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents, Newbridge is proud to present this spectacular and historical period residence on c. 25 Acres on the River Liffey which we have just brought to the market. Seldom do we find a property that is presented in such a magnificent condition.

ORIGINS

Originally the family seat of the O’Kelly Family for 150 years from 1820 to 1970. The present owners have occupied the residence as a private family home for 29 years having bought it in 1992. They are now ‘down-sizing’ as the children have moved to live permanently abroad.

BUILDING HISTORY

The interior exceptional original plasterwork is in excellent condition and includes a rare barrel-ceiling drawing-room, while an ornately carved oak stairwell rises to the gallery above on the first floor.

This splendid two storey residence was built in the early 19th Century Gothic Revival style, typified by a front facing gable with entrance porch, steep pitched roofs with decorative barge boards, cross-gables with pinnacles, masonry chimera and a three storey tower.

A full refurbishment of the property was undertaken between 1993 and 1995 by the present owners under the guidance of Historical Architecture Experts, Dunphy O’Connor Baird. Peter Johnston & Partners were responsible for interior design.

The refurbishment included complete electrical wiring, new plumbing throughout, including new central heating system, new kitchen, new bathrooms, a spectacular orangery together with a large garaging complex.

The property has been maintained in first class condition and is presented in impeccable “move in” order.

LANDS & ACCOMMODATION

The lands are all in one block in permanent pasture with great shelter and many specimen trees including oak, beech, horse chestnut, cedar and scots pine.

The property comprises over 10,000 sq.ft. of spacious living accommodation providing for the great hall off which the drawing-room, library, games room, study, dining-room, bespoke bar and kitchen/dining with Aga and understairs cloakroom are accessed. The orangery, gym and sauna, laundry, wine cellar and boot room complete the ground floor. The house is ideal for entertaining with all reception rooms off the Great Hall.

The large windows give full natural light and wonderful vistas of the River Liffey and mature gardens surrounding the house.

On the first floor there are 9 bedrooms, 5 of which are ensuite, a family double shower bathroom, TV room, study and linen room.

UNIQUE FEATURES

There are many unique features with the property including:

● Exceptional original 19th century plasterwork throughout

● Elegant rooms intact with period features

● Hand carved main stairwell

● Minstrel gallery with original painted glass ceiling

● Wide vistas over River Liffey and Gardens

● Rare barrel-ceiling – drawing-room

● Historic 19th century architecture

● Cobble courtyard

● Fountain

● Orangery

● Fishing on the Liffey

● Tennis Court

● Electric gates

● 2 bedroom gate lodge

● Triple garage

LOCATION

The property is approached via a gravelled avenue from the Newbridge/Naas Road through post and rail paddock. The gardens and grounds are a feature of the property and have been manicured and maintained.

The residence stands on an elevated private site overlooking the River Liffey, located approximately 4 km from Newbridge and 6 km from Naas. The M7 is 5 minutes at Junction 10 which connects with the M9.

AMENITIES

Amenities in the area include Hunting with the Kildares and South County. Racing at the Curragh, Naas and Punchestown. Golf at Royal Curragh Golf Club, K Club Straffan, Naas and Newbridge. Shopping at Whitewater Shopping Centre in Newbridge and Kildare Retail Village in Kildare Town. There is a selection of primary and secondary schools and an excellent train service from Newbridge and Sallins to Heuston Station and Grand Canal Dock (30 minutes).

“This charming and impressive family home is for sale by Private Treaty and viewing is strictly by appointment. Jordans have issued a guide price in the region of €3,000,000”

Expressions of interest and viewing by appointment through

Paddy Jordan 045-433550