Thursday, 4 May 2017

Press Release - Foxwood, Blackrath, The Curragh, Co. Kildare



Jordan Town & Country Estate Agents and Savills have been instructed in the sale of a most attractive equestrian property on the Curragh, Foxwood is a unique contemporary residence c. 3,945 sq.ft. (366.5 sq.m.) with old world charm on an elevated setting with 4½ acres of landscaped gardens, paddock, tennis court, only 5 minutes drive from both the M7 & M9.  It has a wonderful south facing view over the Curragh Plains (4,500 acres) and the adjoining stud farms.

Commissioned and designed by Architect Paul Brazil in 2010, it has an exceptionally high specification and finish and needs to be viewed to be really appreciated.

The accommodation includes entrance hall, drawingroom, diningroom, library, cloakroom with w.c., magnificent fully fitted kitchen, back hall and utility room.  There are 4 spacious bedrooms all with bathrooms ensuite, bright open landing and laundry room.

Outside there is a two storey studio/garage 1,432 sq.ft. (133 sq.m.), magnificent terrace finished in Kilkenny limestone leading to the landscaped gardens, the house overlooks the sweeping avenue and gardens and is approached through electric gates with En Tout Cas tennis court.  The entire sits on an elevated site of 4½ acres.

Its location is 6½km Newbridge and the M7, 6.6km Kilcullen and the M9 and 11km Kildare, 14km Naas, Dublin City 55 km, Dublin International Airport 63km, Curragh Racecourse 6km and Punchestown Racecourse 13km.

Foxwood is privately positioned behind a high timber fence with beech hedging.  The electric entrance gates provide security to a sweeping tree lined avenue which leads to the front of the house.

The exterior is elegantly designed with wonderful proportions and the house is built entirely to compliment the contour of the site thus 9 ft high ceilings at entry level and hall and steps to 11 ft high ceilings in the kitchen, drawingroom and diningroom.

Every details has been well thought through and the best material used.  The windows are Marvin Architectural – all the joinery is bespoke by Seabury furniture and there is  Kilkenny limestone flooring together with Belgian smoked oak flooring, underfloor heating on the ground floor and concrete floor on first floor.

The most enjoyable part of the house is the sense of space which has been created by the high ceilings and the plentiful natural light pour through the French doors.  The simplicity of the layout creates versified space where the reception rooms work together for both entertaining purposes and for every day living. 


Joint Agents are Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge and Savills, Dublin.  Commenting on the sale Paddy Jordan said that “it is seldom that a house of this quality and finish comes on the market and must be seen to be appreciated”.  The Agents are inviting offers in excess of €1.5m.  Viewing is strictly by prior appointment.  Jordans 045-433550.

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