Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents are selling a most
attractive Georgian residence in a tranquil setting on c. 64 acres within 50 km
of Dublin.
This is an exceptional property offering a rare combination
of residence, amenity, farming and sporting assets.
Grangebeg is situated on rolling countryside on the
Kildare/Wicklow border 14 km Naas, 8 km Kilcullen and the M9 (Junction 2). Convenient to Punchestown, Naas and the
Curragh Racecourses, it is in the heart of Kildare hunting country and within
boxing distance of South County and Carlow Farmers. There is golfing at Rathsallagh, K Club, The
Curragh and Carton House and commuter train service from Newbridge, Kildare and
Sallins.
Grangebeg is of historic interest due to its connections with
the Warren family who acquired the property in 1626. Henry Warren was a Deputy Clerk of the Crown
and MP for Kildare in 1642. He married
Elizabeth Eustace and their grandson Richard assumed the surname and arms of
Wellesley and was the ancestor of Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of
Wellington. The Duke’s mother Anne
resided in Grangebeg House and is buried at nearby Gilltown Cemetery.
The residence which is approached via recessed electric gates
through a gravelled tree lined avenue with 4,128 sq.ft. of spacious bright
living accommodation.
The accommodation includes spacious reception hall, 3
principle reception rooms, kitchen with Aga cooker, breakfastroom, 6 bedrooms
with 5 ensuites. In addition there is
accommodation in the basement for 672 sq.ft. ideally suitable for au pair,
granny flat or office.
Possible commercial potential as boutique hotel or B & B.
The gardens and grounds are a feature of the property with
lawns, beech hedging and various flower beds and herbaceous borders, garden
pond and tennis court.
The yard includes 13 loose boxes with some stone outbuildings
all of which have a separate access via a back avenue.
The land which is all in permanent pasture is laid out in 7 divisions
with good shelter and extensive road frontage.
Ideally suitable as a small stud.
The property is for sale by Private Treaty through Jordans
who are quoting a figure in excess of €1.5m – Paddy Jordan commenting said “it
is seldom that such a fine Georgian residence in a wonderful parkland setting
comes on the market”. Viewing is
strictly by prior appointment 045-433550.
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