Lodge Park, Straffan, Co. Kildare

A rare riverside landholding of scale, presence and distinction. When it comes to location, frontage, setting and sheer presence, Lodge Park has all the ingredients of something truly special. Extending to approximately 30 acres, this remarkable landholding occupies a privileged position on the River Liffey at Straffan Bridge, directly opposite The K Club Hotel & Golf Resort. The land has approximately 200 metres of road frontage to Barberstown Road, extending from Straffan Bridge to virtually opposite The K Club’s entrance. Lodge Park stretches for approximately 800 metres along the River Liffey from Straffan Bridge towards Castledillon, including approximately 225 metres of direct access to the river and private views of Straffan Weir. Located approximately 550 metres from Straffan Village, the landholding combines an extraordinary riverside environment with immediate access to one of County Kildare’s most desirable villages and excellent connectivity to Dublin and the wider Greater Dublin Area. HIGHLIGHTS | Approximately 30 acres of exceptionally positioned riverside landholding. | Directly opposite The K Club Hotel & Golf Resort, one of Ireland’s most internationally recognised golf and hospitality destinations. | Approximately 200 metres of road frontage to Barberstown Road, extending from Straffan Bridge to a point virtually opposite the entrance to The K Club. | Extends for approximately 800 metres along the River Liffey from Straffan Bridge towards Castledillon, creating an extraordinary sense of scale, privacy and seclusion. | Approximately 225 metres of direct river frontage, together with private views towards Straffan Weir. | Direct access to the River Liffey, adding significantly to the character and amenity of the holding. | Substantial agricultural barn and two-storey farm building, providing useful existing accommodation and versatility. Approximately 550 metres from Straffan Village, placing village amenities within easy reach. | Approximately 10–15 minutes from Naas, Celbridge and Maynooth, with Dublin City and Dublin Airport approximately 35 minutes away. | Planning precedents in the surrounding area provide relevant context for purchasers considering the property’s future development potential, subject to zoning and planning and all necessary statutory approvals. | A holding with potential appeal to agricultural, equestrian, private owners and longer-term strategic purchasers. Lodge Park’s combination of scale, configuration and private riverside setting in such a prestigious location makes it an exceptionally rare proposition, seldom available on the market. A WORLD-CLASS NEIGHBOUR Few private landholdings in Ireland can claim the international profile of being located directly opposite The K Club Hotel & Golf Resort. Set within approximately 550 acres of mature parkland, The K Club is one of Ireland’s foremost golf and hospitality destinations and is home to two championship golf courses designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer. The K Club’s international reputation was firmly established when it hosted the historic 2006 Ryder Cup - the first time Europe had won 3 consecutive Ryder Cup titles. Its distinguished tournament history also includes 13 European Opens; the 2016, 2023 and 2025 Men’s Irish Opens, with the tournament scheduled to return for the third time in 2027; and the 2026 KPMG Women’s Irish Open. The K Club’s celebrated parkland landscape forms a distinctive backdrop to Lodge Park, creating a remarkable juxtaposition of private riverside land, mature landscape and one of Ireland’s best-known sporting and hospitality destinations. For a purchaser, this creates a unique relationship: an extensive private holding on the River Liffey, directly facing a globally recognised golf resort, yet within easy walking distance of one of Kildare’s most desirable villages. STRAFFAN - A PRESTIGIOUS KILDARE ADDRESS Straffan is one of County Kildare’s best-known and most desirable villages, long associated with prestige, historic estates, mature landscapes, sporting heritage and an exceptional quality of life. Approximately 550 metres from Lodge Park, the village offers a particularly attractive combination of rural character and day-to-day convenience. Its impeccably maintained, tree-canopied roads and footpaths, mature planting and coveted village character help create a unique and strong sense of identity and place. Local amenities include a shop and petrol station, post office, cafés, restaurants, pubs, community facilities and independent businesses, together with Straffan National School, Straffan GAA and two historic churches. Dining options range from relaxed local establishments to destination venues, including Friel’s, The K Club and Barberstown Castle. The neighbouring towns and villages of Celbridge, Maynooth, Clane and Naas provide a significantly wider range of retail, education, professional, dining and leisure facilities. Steeped in history, the area enjoys a rich heritage and an exceptional natural landscape. The Steam Museum and Lodge Park Walled Garden are located beside the village, while the River Liffey provides a defining natural feature, meandering through the surrounding countryside, adding to Straffan’s distinctive sense of place. THE LANDS Lodge Park occupies a highly privileged position on the River Liffey at Straffan Bridge, directly opposite the world-renowned K Club Hotel & Golf Resort, extending to approximately 30 acres. The lands benefit from approximately 200 metres of frontage to Barberstown Road, from Straffan Bridge to a point virtually opposite The K Club entrance. Straffan Village is approximately 550 metres away. The River Liffey forms one of Lodge Park’s defining characteristics. The lands meet the river at Straffan Bridge, enjoying sensational private views across Straffan Weir and approximately 225 metres of direct river frontage. From the bridge, Lodge Park extends along the Liffey for approximately 800 metres towards Castledillon, creating an exceptional riverside setting with a rare sense of scale, privacy and natural beauty. The lands are laid out in two generous grass fields and are complemented by a substantial agricultural barn and a two-storey farm building, adding useful functionality and versatility to the holding. The boundaries are defined by mature trees, established hedgerows and an attractive limestone block wall along Barberstown Road, creating a strong sense of arrival, character and presence. The result is a landholding with an unusually powerful combination of scale, river and road frontage, mature landscape, privacy and proximity to both The K Club and Straffan Village. CONNECTIVITY Lodge Park combines the privacy and qualities of a substantial riverside landholding, within walking distance of Straffan Village, along with excellent access to Dublin, the Greater Dublin Area and the wider Kildare commuter network. The land is approximately 35 minutes from Dublin City and Dublin Airport, with convenient access to both the M4 and M7 motorway networks, each approximately 10 minutes away. Naas, Celbridge and Maynooth are all within approximately 10–15 minutes, providing access to extensive retail, commercial, educational and leisure facilities. Celbridge and Sallins railway stations are also within approximately 10 minutes’ drive, providing onward rail connections to Dublin and the wider commuter network. Straffan itself is served by regular commuter bus services operating seven days a week, further enhancing the village’s connectivity. PLANNING CONTEXT & FUTURE POTENTIAL Lodge Park offers a substantial and distinctive holding whose location, scale and riverside setting may appeal to a broad range of purchasers, including agricultural and equestrian interests, private owners and those considering its longer-term potential. Its proximity to Straffan Village and one of Ireland’s premier resort destinations, together with convenient access to Dublin and the Greater Dublin Area, further enhances its appeal. Recent planning permissions and development precedents on neighbouring and nearby lands show that development has occurred within the locality. This context may be relevant to purchasers assessing possible future uses for Lodge Park, subject to zoning, planning and all required statutory approvals. These nearby precedents do not confer any development entitlement on Lodge Park and should not be treated as an indication that planning permission will be granted. Prospective purchasers need to satisfy themselves in this regard and all matters pertaining to their proposed acquisition and intended use of the lands.