Kellsboro House on c. 46 Acres, Walshestown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare

Kellsboro House on c. 46 Acres, Walshestown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare

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Kellsboro House on c. 46 Acres, Walshestown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare

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On the Instructions of Brendan O’Donoghue as Statutory Receiver, RBK Chartered Accountants

c. 46 Acres (c. 18.6 Hectare) Strategic Land Bank with Future Development Potential

Public Tender

Friday 13th September 2024 @ 2.00pm

In the Offices of Byrne Wallace Solicitors

Harcourt Street, Dublin 2

LOCATION:

The property enjoys a strategic location on the edge of Newbridge, less than 1.5km from the town centre. It has access off a local road and is within walking distance of The Curragh. The general area is dominated with established residential estates including Kilbelin Abbey, Walshestown Park and Curragh Grange.

Newbridge is situated approximately 50 kilometres southwest of Dublin just off the M7 Motorway between the adjoining towns of Naas and Kildare on the edge of the Curragh Plains. The town has developed into a substantial residential and commercial commuter destination with c. 25,000 people.

There is an excellent road and rail infrastructure with the bus route available from the town centre, M7 Motorway access at Junction 10 and 12 along with a superb commuter rail service to either Heuston Station or Grand Canal Dock in the City Centre.

The area has a wealth of retail activity with Dunnes, Tesco, Newbridge Silverware, Penneys, T.K. Maxx, Whitewater Shopping Centre with 75 retail outlets, foodcourt and cinema along with the Kildare Retail Outlet Village which is only a 10-minute drive offering designer shopping at discounted prices.

THE PROPERTY:

* Two storey over basement Georgian Residence (c.1870) of c. 415 sq.m (4,854 sq.ft) with several fine reception rooms & 4 bedrooms.

* 2-bedroom Gate Lodge at entrance of c. 87 sq.m (936 sq.ft).

* Extensive Yard with 25 loose boxes, 3 foaling boxes, sitting up room, tack room, feed room, 2 hay barns and an indoor school.

* 46 acres of top-quality land with mature timber and hedgerows. Extensive road frontage.

* Entire property within the development boundary under the current Newbridge Local Area Plan which is currently up for review and to cover the period 2025 – 2031.

* Mains water, septic tank drainage & electricity all supplied.

Kellsboro House on c. 46 acres is likely to attract plenty of interest from Developers due to its strategic location on the periphery of Newbridge, surrounded by established residential estates. Apart from its development potential the property although vacant for many years still retains plenty of charm and may suit somebody looking for a country residence on land.

The main elements of the property are as follows:

Kellsboro House:

Approached via stone piers through electric wrought iron gates and a tree lined avenue the Georgian House is a two -storey over basement residence comprising 451 sq.m (4,864 sq.ft). The accommodation consists of a drawing room, dining room, family room, kitchen, sunroom and utility. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms all ensuite. The basement has 4 rooms and a bathroom.

The house retains many of his fine Period details but requires extensive refurbishment and modernisation throughout.

The Yard:

An extensive well laid out yard stands to the rear of the residence and includes:

• 3 foaling boxes, sitting up room and w.c.

• 25 loose boxes.

• 2 hay barns.

• Feed unit with loft.

• Tack room.

• Indoor School.

The Walled Garden used as a Stallion Paddock.

Gate Lodge:

The Gate Lodge is situated at the entrance to the property, accommodation consists of a sitting room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom giving an overall floor area of c. 87 sq.m (936 sq.ft).

Land:

The land surrounds the residence and yard, it extends to approximately c. 18.6 hectares (c. 46 acres). The land is all in grass in about 6 divisions with superb natural hedgerows and shelter. There is extensive frontage onto the Walshestown road.

The lands are within the development boundary for Newbridge and contained with the 2013 – 2019 Local Area Plan (as extended) under several zoning classifications with an approximate breakdown as follows:

 Agriculture: 28 acres

 Neighbourhood Centre: 1.8 acres

 Community & Education: 10 acres

 Open Space and Amenity: 6.2 acres

The Newbridge Local Area is currently up for review and there is the potential to submit for re-zoning of the property covering the period 2025 – 2031.