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Barrettstown House, Newbridge, Co. A Magnificent & Historical Period Residence on c. 25 Acres (10.11 Hectares) on

FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY The property owners enjoy fishing on the River Liffey Barrettstown House, Newbridge, Co. Kildare

A Charming and Impressive Family Home presented in wonderful condition with c. 25 Acres (10.11 Hectares) on River Liffey

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 downsizing as the children moved to live permanently abroad. Barrettstown House is one of 3 major houses in the area which had connected ownership previously. The other 2 are Morristown Lattin House and Yeomanstown House, nearby. This two storey house, was built in the early nineteenth century in the Gothic Revival style, typified by a front facing gable with entrance porch, steep pitched roofs with The refurbishment included complete decorative barge boards, cross-gables with electrical wiring, new plumbing pinnacles, masonry chimera and a three throughout, including new central heating storey tower. Interior original plasterwork system, new kitchen, new bathrooms, a is in excellent condition and includes a spectacular orangery together with a large rare barrel-ceiling drawing room, while an garaging complex. The property has been ornately carved oak stairwell rises to the maintained in first class condition, gallery above, on the first floor, where the presented in impeccable ‘move in’ order. original hand painted glass ceiling dominates the light filled hall below. The lands are in one block all in permanent pasture with great shelter and many A full refurbishment of the property was specimen trees including oak, beech, horse undertaken in 1993 – 1995 by the present chestnut, cedar and scots pine. owners, under the guidance of Historical Architecture Experts, Dunphy O’Connor Baird. Peter Johnson & Partners were responsible for interior design. The property is approached from the Barrettstown – Newbridge Road via double electric gates and a gravelled 300 metres avenue through post and railed paddocks to the main house, which has a commanding position on the north banks of the River Liffey on which it has c. 600 metres frontage.

Accommodation- comprising 10,570 sq.ft (982 sq.m) The Porch entrance leads into the Great Hall off which the drawing-room, library, games-room, study, dining-room, bespoke bar and kitchen/dining with Aga and The Orangery, gym and sauna, laundry, On the first floor there are nine bedrooms, understairs cloakroom are accessed. wine-cellar and boot room complete the five of which are ensuite, a family double ground floor. The large windows give full shower bathroom, a TV Room, Study and natural light and wonderful vistas of the Linen Room. River Liffey and mature garden surrounding the house HISTORY:

The O’Kelly Family connection with Barrettstown House commenced with Edmund O’Kelly (1800 – 1859). During the earlier part of the 19th Century, Edmund substantially increased the size of the house, incorporating a large drawingroom, diningroom and a 3 storied tower.

It then passed to his younger brother Peter In the early 20th Century, many tenants O’Kelly (1807 – 1858) witnessed by his at Barrettstown acquired ownership of the initials which are embossed on the fireplace lands, via a scheme established throughout in the diningroom. By 1876 the total area the country by the Land Commission, such of the Barrettstown Estate exceeded 3,100 that by 1966 the Estate had been acres. significantly reduced to 122 acres. Since 1970 there have only been 3 subsequent owners, including the vendors. Main Stairwell/Musical Gallery: This original oak staircase leads up to the minstrels gallery lit by the original hand painted glass ceiling Coakroom with w.c., w.h.b. Located beneath the stairs Diningroom: 5.45m x 9.91m Baronial room with original stone fireplace, architecturally initialled with original brass fire irons and fittings. Large bay window with views over river and lawns.

ACCOMMODATION: Drawingroom: 11.5m x 5.25m comprising c. 10,570 sq.ft. (982 sq.m.) as In typical romantic gothic style, this great room follows: opens out from the Great Hall, ideal for entertaining, stunning rare original barrel GROUND FLOOR: ceiling (plasterwork originally commissioned Entrance Baronial Great Hall: 15.89m x 4.56m in London), white marble fireplace, double doors With original plasterwork, leading onto the opening out to Rotunda Terrace over the Ballroom/Drawingroom from double doorway Liffey and gardens. Library: 4.55m x 4.55m Study: 4.15m x 5.1m Original plasterwork, black marble fireplace, Opposite drawing-room, original historic fully fitted bookshelves, fitted for TV, “rent window” . garden vistas. Bar: 2.13m x 5.2m Family/Games room: 4.55m x 7.5m Bespoke carpentry by David Pickett, Original plasterwork, marble fireplace, large green marble counter fitted for draught beer windows opening out to vista of river and and TV. gardens, fitted for TV. Gym and Sauna room. Orangery: 9.53m x 5.48m This beautiful room opens out from the diningroom onto the gardens and terraces by the Liffey. Octagon.

Toilet with w.c., w.h.b. At back of hallway entrance Kitchen: 9.42m x 6.46m Bespoke kitchen by David Prickett includes 4 oven Aga, Neff appliances, electric oven, gas stove, indoor BBQ grill, double fridge/freezer, dishwasher, large granite topped island with InSinkErator, fitted cupboards and baskets, microwave, electric sockets, original bells décor and stove, large window with vista of grounds.

The Kitchen leads onto back hallway to the Wine Cellar, Gym, Sauna and Laundry Room. FIRST FLOOR: Minstrels Gallery – a unique heritage feature of the house, lit by the original hand painted glass dome.

Main Bedroom/Suite: 4.99m x 7.51m Beautifully lit by two large windows with views over gardens and river. The marble bathroom has a walk-in shower, bath, double sinks, toilet and bidet, handpainted murals. Principal Guest Suite: 4.99m x 6.09m With beautiful views of the gardens and grounds, original marble fireplace, shower ensuite. Study: 5.13m x 5.11m Double wardrobes and gas fireplace TV Room: 3.79m x 3.49m Bedroom 4: 4.52m x 4.13m With fireplace Ensuite with bath, shower and walk in dressing room. Linen Room: 5.76m x 5.47m Fitted Shelving Bedroom 5: 5.47m x 4.55m Ensuite shower room, fitted wardrobes. Bedroom 3: 5.70m x 5.473m with Fireplace and fitted wardrobe Additional Bedrooms with En-suite bath, walk in shower, bidet. Family Bathroom with double Shower

Bedroom 6 5.32m x 5.06m With fireplace and wardrobe

Bedroom 7 5.03m x 3.34m With fireplace and wardrobe

Bedroom 8 3.83m x 3.11m With fireplace and wardrobe

Bedroom 9 3.83m x 3.06m With fireplace and wardrobe

FEATURES: GATE LODGE: OUTSIDE: There are many unique features with • Wide vistas over river and gardens. Comprises porch entrance, sittingroom • Cobbled courtyard. • Rare Barrel-ceiling– drawing room the property including: with brick fireplace, kitchen, dining, 2 • Boiler House, Tank House, Shed. historic 19th Century Architecture. double bedrooms, bathroom and enclosed • Very large triple garage – suitable for a • Exterior masonry chimera and emblems • Exceptional original 19th. century fenced garden and garage. few stables. • Granite terraces. plasterwork throughout. • Tarmacadam Tennis Court. • Cobbled courtyard. • Elegant rooms intact with period • The gardens and grounds are a feature • Fountain. features. of the property and have been • Orangery. • Hand carved main stairwell. manicured and maintained. • Minstrels gallery with original • Fishing on Liffey painted glass ceiling. • Tennis Court. • Electric gates. • Fully alarmed. • Gate Lodge. • Oil fired central heating. First Floor Ground Floor

Study

Office

The lands are in one block all in permanent pasture with great shelter and many specimen trees including oak, beech, horse chestnut, cedar and scots pine. Barrettstown House is ideal for entertaining in the formal rooms which have 12 foot ceilings with ornate plasterwork, together with other original features including the impressive main staircase with minstrels gallery and historic fireplaces.

SERVICES: VIEWING STRICTLY BY PRIOR Mondello Park Mains water supply, puraflo system, oil fired central R409 APPOINTMENT WITH THE AGENT River heating, flogas system, internet, monitored alarm and Kilmeague Liffey M7 security system. These particulars are issued by Jordan Town and

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