Furness Naas, County Kildare, Ireland

A secluded Georgian Estate in the heart of the Kildare countryside, Surrounded by spectacular parklands only 19 miles from Dublin City Centre

Main House Entrance hall • Kitchen • Anteroom • Drawing room • Dining room • Library • Wine cellar Utility room • Butler’s pantry • Master bedroom • 8 further bedrooms • 5 bathrooms

South Wing Entrance hall • Kitchen • Dining room • Sitting room • 2 bedrooms • bathroom

North Wing Entrance hall • Kitchen/study • Sitting room • 2 bedrooms • bathroom

The Apple House Sitting room • Kitchen • Utility room • 2 Bedrooms • bathroom

Equestrian and Estate Facilities Stable yard • Inner courtyard with numerous outbuildings • 4 paddocks and parkland stream and 2 wells

In all about c.34 acres – c.13.73 ha Johnstown/N7 2.5km, Naas 4km, Dublin City 30km, Dublin Airport 40km Historical Note

Pre-dating the house at Furness is an early Christian church that sits within the grounds to the east of the house. Built in c.550 and tucked away in a wildwood, the church was later extended by the Normans c.1210 and to this day remains a piece of hidden history.

Furness was originally built c.1740 for Richard Nevill, MP for Wexford. From c.1780 onwards, his great-nephew carried out various additions and alterations, such as adding the north and south wings and the dining room.

Furness stayed in the Nevill family until it was sold to the Beaumans in 1822. It was sold to the Synnotts in 1897 who restored much of the house and in 1961 erected the listed column which was formerly at Dangan, the boyhood home of the 1st Duke of Wellington. This column now terminates the fabulous vista from the front door. The current owners acquired Furness in 1993 and are only the fifth family to inhabit the house in its 270 year history. Furness House

Furness is approached through stone piers along a tree lined avenue which sweeps around to the front of the house.

Steeped in history, and standing as a wonderful example of Georgian architecture, Furness boasts well-proportioned and elegant reception rooms that have retained their extensive period features. These include excellent ceiling heights, ornate cornicing, open period fireplaces, original wooden flooring and shuttered sash windows. This creates a very manageable family home and boutique estate in a magnificent parkland setting surrounded by numerous specimen trees.

Like many Georgian villas, Furness is a wonderful house for entertaining on a grand scale with the floor plan flowing effortlessly throughout. Of particular note are both the drawing and dining rooms with spectacular views of the gardens and surrounding landscape. Flexibility

With 9 principal bedrooms in the main house, the guest accommodation in the north and south wings and the Apple House add another 6 bedrooms, allowing ample accommodation for a large number of family members, guests and staff.

The 3 wings are designed to be self-contained, with metal fire doors separating them from the main house. They each have an electricity meter and water supply.

This configuration provides for maximum flexibility for modern family living. The property would lend itself to a Corporate Head Quarters, Wedding Venue or boutique Guest House.

Gardens and Grounds

Home to what is believed to be Kildare’s oldest yew tree, dating to circa 800 years, the gardens and grounds at Furness includes c. 34 acres of paddocks of excellent limestone soil, parkland, woodland and gardens which entirely hide the property from the outside world. A never- failing stream runs through the grounds. Stable Yard

To the south of the main house lies the former stable yard which has recently had the walls and roof restored. Other Buildings

In the kitchen yard stand the picturesque original arched 2-storey buildings which provide ample ancillary storage, and with relevant planning permissions could be converted into additional accommodation, offices or amenities.

Situation

Less than 30 minutes’ drive from Dublin and Dublin airport, Furness is a haven of peace and tranquillity situated on approximately c. 34 acres. The thriving town of Naas with all modern amenities is 4km from Furness. The County Kildare countryside is dominated and characterised by both the quality of its agricultural land and its status as the home of thoroughbred Ireland.

Racing

Set within thoroughbred racing country, many renowned Racecourses are in close proximity to Furness. The Curragh Racecourse, home to all five Irish Classic Flat races, Punchestown Racecourse, home of the National Hunt Festival of Ireland, Naas Racecourse which runs both National Hunt and Flat meetings and Fairyhouse, home to The Irish Grand National are all within easy reach. Kildare is famous as a location of some of the world’s top stud farms including the Irish National Stud, Gilltown, Moyglare, Juddmonte Farms, Derrinstown and Kildangan Stud. County Kildare is home to some of the finest race horse training establishments in the world.

Hunting

The Kildare Foxhounds are kennelled on the grounds of Punchestown. 2 riding schools and the Irish Equine Centre are within 2 miles of the house. Golf

There are a number of excellent courses in Co. Kildare. The K Club, only a ten minute drive from the estate, with its highly regarded 5* Hotel and two golf courses, and was the venue for the 2006 Ryder Cup. Carton Golf and Country Club is also a short drive and was home to the 2013 Irish Open. Other local golf courses also include Palmerstown, Naas and Craddockstown.

Schools

Naas provides excellent primary and secondary schools locally. There are numerous private day and boarding schools within a twenty minute drive of Furness.

Travel by Car

County Kildare houses the hub of Ireland’s network of major roads, with central Dublin only 19 miles away. The N7 / M7 motorway is 2.5km from the house.

Travel by Air

Dublin airport is half an hour away. Weston private airport is a 20 minute drive.

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Apple House

Second Floor

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Ground Floor First Floor

Apple House Approximate Gross Internal Area: Reception Bathroom Main House: XXX sq.m. / XXXX sq.ft. FURNESS Kitchen/Utility Storage This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon Second Floor Apple House: XXX sq.m. / XXXX sq.ft. as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice Outbuildings:In all approximately XXX sq.m. 15,000 / XXXX square sq.ft. feet (1400m2) Bedroom Recreation on the last page of the text of the Particulars. COUNTY KILDARE • IRELAND Apple House North Wing South Wing North Wing South Wing

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Approximate Gross Internal Area: Reception Bathroom Main House: XXX sq.m. / XXXX sq.ft. Kitchen/Utility Storage This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon FURNESS Apple House: XXX sq.m. / XXXX sq.ft. as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice Outbuildings: XXX sq.m. / XXXX sq.ft. Bedroom Recreation on the last page of the text of the Particulars. COUNTY KILDARE • IRELAND PLEASE CONTACT: Services Mains and well water; private drainage; mains electricity; oil fired central heating; 3Mb broadband Robert Ganly E: [email protected] Directions +353 1 662 3255 From Dublin, follow the signs for the N7 towards Naas, Cork and Limerick. Take junction 8 on the N7, for Johnstown. At the roundabout, take the second exit for Johnstown village. Go passed the Johnstown House Celia Lamb Hotel and take the next left. Go 0.3km to a Y and bear right; continue 0.8km and turn left after the Equine E: [email protected] Centre. Continue 0.8km and the property is on the left with large stone curved walls and wrought iron gates. +353 1 662 3255 Viewing Ganly Walters Ltd. Strictly by appointment only 8-34 Percy Place, Dublin 4, Ireland +353 1 662 3255 W: www.ganlywalters.ie PSRA No: 001896

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