Barrettstown House, Ne wbridge, Co. Kildare - A Magnificent & Historical Period Residence on c. 25 Acres (10.11 Hectares)
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Barrettstown House,
Ne wbridge, Co. Kildare
A Magnificent & Historical Period Residence on c. 25 Acres (10.11 Hectares)
on River Liffey
FO R SA LE BY PR IVAT E T R E ATY
The property owners enjoy fishing on the River Liffey
Barrettstown House,
Ne w br id g e , 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.
the property including: • Rare Barrel-ceiling– drawing room
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
• Exceptional original 19th. century • Exterior masonry chimera and emblems
fenced garden and garage. few stables.
plasterwork throughout. • Granite terraces.
• Tarmacadam Tennis Court.
• Elegant rooms intact with period • Cobbled courtyard.
• The gardens and grounds are a feature
features. • Fountain.
of the property and have been
• Hand carved main stairwell. • Orangery.
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: Mondello
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River
heating, flogas system, internet, monitored alarm and
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Country Estate on the understanding that any
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