New Park House, Ballysax, Curragh, Kildare

NEW PARK HOUSE, THE CURRAGH

FEATURES

LOCATION

New Park House, Ballysax, Curragh, Kildare

DESCRIPTION

THE MAIN RESIDENCE

New Park House is a two storey over basement Period house of circa 530 sq.m (5,705 sq.ft) built in mid 1700’s and occupied by the current family since 1919. It is approached via a winding beech tree lined avenue off the main road and sits on an elevated site with commanding views of the countryside.

The house is in relatively good condition with many of its original features including original plasterwork, timber sash windows /shutters, granite steps and hall door remaining. There is an impressive entrance hall with a drawing room and dining room on either side, both beautifully proportioned rooms with 11ft ceilings. On the first floor there are 6 bedrooms and a bathroom. The basement comprises several rooms including the original kitchen and various stores.

The house is surrounded by mature gardens with lawns, herbaceous borders, raised flower beds and a splendid stand of beech trees.

GATE LODGE

This is a pretty Gate Lodge located inside the main entrance and extending to circa 100 sq.m (1076 sq.ft). It provides a kitchen, sitting room, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The entire is well maintained and in good condition throughout.

CUFFE'S

This cottage can be accessed off a separate avenue from the main road and extends to circa 25.5 sq.m (275 sq.ft) with a kitchen/living area, bedroom and a bathroom. It is in good condition and very cosy.

THE YARD

The yard is located to the side of the residence and comprises the following general buildings/ facilities:

• Machinery Shed.

• Slatted shed.

• Silage slab.

• 6 boxes.

• Garage.

• Cattle crush and pens.

• 4 span haybarn with 2 lean to’s.

• Derelict two storey farm Managers House.

THE LAND

The land comprises a total area of approximately 72.85 hectares (180 acres) all in one large block with extensive road frontage and several access points.

At present a large proportion of the farm is in arable and horticultural use with a small section of grass. There are superb mature boundaries and hedgerows throughout the farm with an internal road which services most of the divisions. A derelict cottage referred to as ‘Ryan’s’ in the middle of the farm would be ideal for renovation.

The land has superb mature timber and natural hedgerows providing excellent shelter throughout. Overall the land is ideally suitable for any arable or grass-based enterprises including bloodstock.

Classified in the Soils of County Kildare as primarily ‘Athy and Elton Series’ soils and these are regarded as some of the best limestone lands in the country.

AMENITIES

Hunting Kildare & South County.
Racing Curragh, Punchestown, Naas (15 mins).
Golf Curragh, Rathsallagh, Naas.
Rugby & GAA Newbridge, Kilcullen.
Boating & Fishing on Liffey nearby.
Shopping Newbridge – Whitewater Shopping Centre
Kildare Village Retail Outlet 10 mins drive.

ACCOMMODATION