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Allen House, Kilmeague, Co. Kildare – on approx. 10.2 acres


Price
€1,350,000

Type
Detached House

Status
For Sale

BEDROOMS
5

BATHROOMS
5

Size
420 sq. m
10.20 acres

BER

BER No: 100004845
EPI: 77.64 kWh/m2/yr

Brochure
Description

• Stunning country residence extending to approx. 4,520 sq.ft. (420 sq.m.) sitting on approximately 10.2 acres (4 ha)
• Superb additional non habitable spaces extending to 1,668.4 sq.ft. (155 sq m.)
• Allen House combines classical proportions with a contemporary architectural structure. The stunning interior showcases a double-height entrance hall, bespoke double-glazed sash windows, Georgian style interior doors, handcrafted ceiling mouldings, geothermal underfloor heating, Carrara marble fireplace and a four-oven AGA, are just a few of the many exceptional features that define this remarkable home
• Accommodation comprises of entrance hallway, drawing room, kitchen/dining cum living room, tv/playroom, working kitchen, tack room, two guest bathrooms, mezzanine, office, laundry/linen room, four bedrooms two of which are master suites and two double bedrooms with shared Jack & Jill bathroom
• Lands are laid out in three paddocks. The two larger paddocks are post and railed with water drinkers and have access to an extensive 3 sided shed with rubber matting and water drinkers. Ideal for livestock summer or winter. The third paddock is very sheltered with water drinkers
• Double garage with cobble lock surround featuring porthole windows and two large stables to the rear adjacent to the paddocks
• Only 20 25 minutes to Naas, Newbridge, and Kildare train stations & town centres; close to schools, Kildare Village & Kerry Group Headquarters. Excellent connectivity via the motorways via M7/M9/M50 for convenient access to Dublin and main arterial routes
• Local bus services stop at the end of the lane providing services to some of the local Primary and Secondary schools. Other bus services from Kilmeague village service Clane, Prosperous, Newbridge and Maynooth University

Type of Transaction
For Sale by Private Treaty

Guide Price
€1,350,000

Introduction

Designed with a clever eye for orientation and detail Allen house, built in c.2008, boasts period style features and classical proportions. Distinctive features include blue Bangor slate roof & Monocouche plaster exterior finish. The curved walls, high ceilings & angles create visually appealing spaces. Flooded with natural light and built with orientation in mind, capturing the sunlight throughout the day from the master suite bathed in morning light from the east to the beautiful south facing reception rooms. Sun drenched flagstone terraces, one of which dates back to the 1800's reclaimed from the Dairy of the Royal School in Cavan.

Entrance to the Residence

A gravelled driveway gracefully frames the property. Mature Beech and Whitethorn hedging provides complete privacy.

The gardens are laid out mostly in lawns surrounded by mature beech and white torn hedging. There are many mature trees of interesting varieties. A haven for nature, bird song and a natural pheasant habitat.

Entrance Hall
The impressive double height entrance hall features a striking 8 panel roof window which allows natural light to flood in setting the tone for the light filled interior. Engineered oak flooring and classic ceiling mouldings which also extends to the bedroom wing.

Guest Bathroom
Tastefully tiled Travertine floor and walls including Imperidor marble feature, w.c. & wash hand basin.

Understairs Closet

With engineered oak flooring.

Double Doors Opening to Drawing Room

Drawing Room
A large elegant room graced with a period Carrara marble fireplace (coal effect gas fire). Bespoke ceiling mouldings, Handcrafted French doors opening onto patio area with salvaged flagstones. Double doors also lead to the kitchen cum living area, making this space versatile for entertaining.

Kitchen/Dining & Living Area
With a southerly aspect and striking double-height ceiling, the room is flooded with natural light. Handcrafted French doors open onto a spacious flagstone patio, seamlessly connecting the indoors with the outdoors. The kitchen is centred around a generous island topped with granite, complemented by a wide selection of built-in units also finished with granite worktops. A four-oven Aga (A.I.M.S) and double Franke sinks enhance both functionality and style. Two of the Velux windows are auto-close which further brighten the space. The Spanish limestone flooring continues into the adjoining seating area a cosy retreat with lowered ceilings, a glass-enclosed coal-effect gas fire with copper canopy, and a distinctive granite hearth.

Rear Hallway
Spanish limestone flooring continues & traditional half door to outside porch.

Working Kitchen
Spanish limestone floor continues, fully fitted with a range of units complimented by granite worktops. Double Franke sink, sash window, stainless steel extractor hood fan, hob, heating control unit.

TV/Playroom
Continued limestone floors, Sash windows.

Guest Bathroom
Semi tiled walls & floors with the same limestone tiles, sash window, w.c. and wash hand basin.

Tack Room/Boot Room
Limestone floors continue, well fitted with a range of saddle and bridle racks. Stainless steel sink unit and concealed utility with washing machine. Easy access to the rear of the property with charming half door.

Bedroom Wing located off the main hall
Features curved walls, sash windows and engineered oak flooring.

Principle Master Suite
A luxurious bedroom featuring high ceiling, bespoke mouldings and sash windows creates a sense of space and grandeur, The addition of a coal-effect gas fireplace enhances the room's warmth and comfort.

Ensuite
Spacious and thoughtfully designed includes sunken in marble deep soaking bath with jacuzzi jets. Large walk in shower/wet room, mosaic tile floor, twin Villeroy & Bock wash hand basins, concealed w.c. Heated towel rail. The tumbled Travertine floor and marble tiling come together to make it a luxurious space. Various lighting options.

Dressing Room
Dressing room offering ample hanging space along with a variety of well-designed storage solutions.

Bedroom 2
Double bedroom with built in wardrobes.

Jack & Jill Bathroom
Large walk in wet room shower featuring polished Jura limestone walls and natural Mosaic tiled floor twin wash hand basins (Villeroy & Bock) w.c., tumbled Travertine floor.

Bedroom 3
Double bedroom with built in wardrobes.

Laundry/Linen Room
Cleverly located with built in units, washing machine & dryer and stainless-steel sink unit, limestone flooring.

Upstairs

Hand crafted staircase from the entrance hall leading to the upstairs which is complemented by the tumbled travertine floors:

Second Master Suite (Fourth bedroom)
The pitched ceilings, Velux windows and French doors to decorative balcony makes this room cosy spacious and interesting. Built in wardrobes, integrated drawers and bookcase. Lovely views.

Bathroom
Tumbled Travertine floor, Velux window, bath with separate shower, w.c. & wash hand basin

Mezzanine
A lovely space overlooking the kitchen ideal for cosy readying or hobbies. Tumbled Travertine floors.

Office
Travertine floor, integrated cabinets

Attic Room a super additional space
Multiple Velux windows and tumbled Travertine floor.

Second first floor area from rear hallway
A back staircase from the rear hallway leads to an additional space which features floor tiling throughout, laid out to provide a lovely bright well-appointed room to suit a variety of uses, home office/teenage den. Adjoining bathroom with w.c. wash hand basin and large walk-in tiled shower.

FEATURES
• Designed with a clever eye for orientation and detail
• Curved walls & angles create visually appealing spaces
• Monocouche plaster exterior finish
• Period features with classical proportions in a modern structure
• Built in 2008
• Bespoke Georgian style interior doors throughout with antique brass furnishings.
• Bespoke sash windows throughout (double glazed), many with picture perfect views.
• Bespoke ceiling mouldings by the Old Mould Co. - crafted on site.
• Thoughtfully laid out with adaptable spacious and open plan options.
• Blue Bangor slate roof on house and garage/stable block.
• Recessed lighting in many of the rooms.
• Two sun drenched south facing terrace areas.
• Built in surround sound system in hall and drawing room.
• Lamps co- ordinated to central switch.
• Black out blinds in all bedrooms
• Fully fitted alarm system.
• Bulk gas tank services the gas fires.
• Geothermal underfloor heating throughout

Garage & Stables
This entire area is all cobble locked.
Garage

Garage has large double doors & feature porthole windows to the front & rear, side door, stainless steel sink, electricity supply, staircase leads to loft storage area.

Stables
Two large stables featuring rubber matting, drinkers and half doors.

Lands
Lands are laid out in three paddocks. The two larger paddocks are post and railed with water drinkers and have access to an extensive 3 sided shed with rubber matting, water drinkers, ideal for livestock summer or winter. They are also adjacent to the stables. The smaller paddock is very sheltered with water drinkers.

Gardens & Grounds
Allen House provides a haven of seclusion offering extensive well-maintained grounds with lawns, mature beech and whitethorn hedging, a variety of native trees and planting, includes a small orchard. A winding cobble lock pathway invites you to explore the wonderful wildlife, natural pheasant habitat & bird sanctuary that is Allen House.

Services
Mains water to house with an option of well water supply.
Stable & lands serviced by private well.
Septic Tank.
3 Phase ESB to the property

Heating
Geothermal underfloor heating throughout the property with thermostat-controlled rooms and zones.

Items included in Sale
Fixtures and fittings. Window dressings including blinds and curtains plus A.IMS four oven aga

BER
B1

Directions
W91 KFD0

Viewing
By appointment at any reasonable hour

Contact Information
Will Coonan and Jill Wright
T: 045 83 2020
E: naas@coonan.com

Accommodation


Note:
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.


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