The Mill, Athgarvan, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Athgarvan, Co. Kildare, W12RY24

Auction Wednesday 20th May at 3.00 p.m. in Lawlor’s Hotel, Naas. Sherry FitzGerald O’Reilly are proud to present The Mill, Athgarvan, a landmark property consisting of stone period mill buildings, stores and silos set on 1.3 acres approximately of land in a scenic location along the River Liffey in Athgarvan. Located in central County Kildare, Athgarvan occupies a scenic stretch between Newbridge and Kilcullen, bordered by the Curragh Plains to the west and the River Liffey to the east. Athgarvan takes its identity from the river, the name Athgarvan translates as the “ford of the rough water” and it was here that a ford traversed the River Liffey. Often inaccessible, the ford was replaced by a bridge in 1841. That same “rough water” of the Liffey at Athgarvan has been harnessed over the centuries to power mill wheels and turbines in the production of flour and malt. The earliest definite reference to a mill at Athgarvan comes from the Noble and Keane map of County Kildare of 1752, and a mill has worked at this site until 2025. Set upon a scenic 1.3 acre waterfront site, this historic property features two substantial stone mill buildings, storage sheds, and silos. Constructed circa 1860, these period structures were masterfully designed to be both cool and damp-proof. A standout feature is the original malt house, which utilized then-pioneering kiln tile technology to dry barley. Records show that in 1837, the Mill was producing 15,000 bags of flour per year, all distributed via the nearby canal at Corbally Harbour. As a former hub for local farming and industry, the Mill remains a landmark of great social and historical importance to the Athgarvan area. Athgarvan as a village developed in the vicinity of the flour Mill but now stretches to the west towards the Curragh. It has evolved to become largely residential, with many recent housing developments, and planning permission has just been approved for 42 new homes on the Curragh Road. The Village features a primary school, Montessori, The Athgarvan Inn – bar and restaurant, convenience shop, GAA club, Liffey walk and pitch and putt club. The surrounding area is rich with recreational facilities. It is beside the Curragh Plains—a world-renowned 4,500-acre expanse of open parkland ideal for walking, running, and cycling. Close by are rugby, soccer, canoeing, golf and fishing and it is a short drive to three premier racing venues, The Curragh, Naas, and Punchestown Racecourses. Athgarvan is perfectly positioned just 5 mins drive from Newbridge and Kilcullen, both thriving towns providing an excellent selection of amenities including shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and extensive retail facilities such as the Whitewater Shopping Centre. Nearby are many large local employers – Lidl Distribution centre, Pfizer, Oral B, Keurig Dr Pepper, Diageo, Oral B, Procter and Gamble, Bord na Mona, Kerry Foods, Lily O’Briens and the Department of Defence. The village is supported by exceptional transport links, with Junction 12 of the M7 only 3 km away, and Junction 2 of the M9 just a 4 km drive. For public transport, a local bus connects Kilcullen and Newbridge, while the nearby Newbridge Railway Station provides frequent commuter services directly to Heuston Station and Grand Canal Dock. This landmark structure offers a uniquely versatile space to create a flagship commercial and residential development. Contact Sherry Fitzgerald O’Reilly for more details. Mill house /Malting House 223m. Dating to approximately 1860, this imposing four-story, six-bay structure is crafted from rough-hewn stone. To front is a three-story projecting block with a matching lean-to return at the rear. Crowning the building is a gable-ended slate roof featuring a pitched kiln cupola, once used for drying malted barley. While the ground floor is partitioned into two offices, a storeroom, and the kiln room, the upper levels remain expansive, open storage spaces. The building retains many period architectural details like the honeycomb kiln tile floor, red brick window heads, stone sills, cast-iron gutters and the mill wheel. Stores/Malthouse 279m. Built circa 1860, this is a detached, two-storey rubble stone building on an L-shaped plan and includes an eastern projecting block and a western rear return. It includes slate gable roofs with a pyramidal section featuring an open kiln vent; finished with clay ridge tiles and square rooflights. Architecturally, it is Victorian in character, with the rubble stone walls accented by red brick quoins and chamfered corners, while the windows feature block and start brickwork with stone sills and timber fittings. Its north elevation fronts directly onto the road. It has been modernised with the addition of a standard grade roller shutter door to the front elevation for loading access, and a metal roofed shed extension to rear. Storage Sheds 24.77m x 15.33m. Concrete block and steel construction, with electricity and water. 2 x wc. Turbine House 34.7m. Concrete block construction, housing the turbine.