Gleann Doire, Straffan, Co. Kildare, W91K225

Built in 1925, this property is a superb ivy-clad period style residence. The entire includes the main house, which is a fine 5 bedroom house, a 1 bedroom apartment, a 2 car garage and additional ancillary buildings on approx. 2 acres. Guide Price: Excess €2,000,000 Type of Transaction: Private Treaty The house was built circa 1924/1925 for Col. James (Jim) Slattery, one of Michael Collins' close confidantes, one of the 'Twelve Apostles' and known as ‘The One-Handed Assassin'. Jim settled with his family in this property after becoming injured during military activities. A former owner, Mrs Ann Smurfit added a living room and a drawing room to the property, adding dual aspect views of the surrounding gardens. The property extends to approx. 5,000 sq.ft. square feet of accommodation divided between the main house and apartment. The house sits centrally on a manicured site and is surrounded by mature woodland & gardens. The courtyard and original stables along with the private access to the apartment are accessed by a central ivy-covered archway. The rear yard and ancillary buildings have a separate tree-lined entrance from the road, separated from the main house and courtyard by a beautiful ivy-clad stone wall. The stunning gardens that surround the house have been meticulously landscaped by the current owners. Beginning with a lush laurel archway over the main entrance, followed by a driveway lined by box hedging and the surrounding lawns, creating a grand sense of arrival at this property. The gravel driveway then winds under the stone archway to a courtyard at the rear, providing the home-owners' with easy access to the rear of the home. With magnificent mature trees throughout, the property boasts a vast array of greenery including a mature weeping willow, blooming cherry blossoms, sheltering oak, chestnut, silver-birch, sycamore, rowan and a glowing red maple tree all playing their part in ensuring colour all-year-round. Not to mention the grand' old cedar trees which provide year-round shelter in the children's play area. A mix of laurel and native Irish hedging provides extensive privacy on the boundaries whilst evergreen trees surround the mature apple orchard which produces an abundance of apples in the late summer. The property has been enhanced and improved by the current and previous owners, with outstanding attention to detail, and they have all played their part in keeping this house in pristine condition. The main house is layered with antique furniture and fabrics – providing a highly personal sense of place and home. The kitchen window overlooks the oak shade dappled courtyard, with a stunning backdrop of the Dublin Mountains in the distance. From the courtyard there is a walkway leading to the outdoor seating area, which overlooks the children's playground – giving parents' a chance to relax and enjoy some time to rest under the shade of the large cedar trees. The ancillary outbuildings of approx. 3,500 sq.ft. have independent access from the main road and are currently being used for storage. These buildings present enormous potential for further development such as private leisure facilities to include a gym, swimming pool and tennis courts. All subject to planning permission. Location: Excellent location close to all local amenities and well connected to Dublin and surrounding areas. - 5 minute drive to the K-Club and Straffan village - 5 minute drive from Sallins and Naas train station - 10 minute drive from both N7 & M4 motorways - 12 minute drive from Maynooth University and Dart Line - 25 minute drive from Dublin Airport Accommodation: Entrance / Reception Hall 5.39m x 5.36m Tiled floor, fireplace, radiator, wall lights. Downstairs Toilet w.c & w.h.b Dining Room 5.39m x 3.65m Solid wood floor, feature fireplace. Entertainment Room7.11m x 7.43m Solid wood floor, 3 bay windows, overlooking garden, door to patio, raised ceiling, exposed beams. TV point, feature fireplace. Drawing Room 5.396m x 5.99m Timber floor, bay window, feature fireplace, exposed beams. TV point. Study 3.17m x 5.99m Tiled floor, bay window, feature fireplace, exposed beams, double door to carport and extension. Kitchen/Living/Dining 7.62m x 7.04m Fitted solid wood units, granite worktops, breakfast bar, integrated hob, oven grill, extractor fan, tiled floor, fireplace, down lighters, exposed beams, TV point, door to garden. Utility Fitted units, door to garden. Landing Featured Skylights, carpet, radiator cover, recessed lights. Bedroom 1 5.36m x 4.95m Split level, double bedroom, wardrobes, sliderobes, wooden floor. Ensuite 3.48m x 0.63m Fully tiled, w.c, w.h.b and shower, hotpress. Bathroom 2.38m x 1.98m w.c & w.h.b., shower. Bedroom 2 3.48m x 4.91m Recessed lights, wooden floor. Dressing Area/Walk in wardrobe 2.03m x 3.38m Ensuite w.c, w.h.b. shower. Master Bedroom 4.81m x 8.21m Recessed lights, centre piece, wood floor/carpet. Split level, TV point. Walk in Wardrobe 5.14m x 2.32m Ensuite 3.82m x 3.41m Bath, double shower, w.c & w.h.b. Bedroom 4 3.82m x 5.95m Fitted wardrobes. Ensuite Bedroom 5 3.52m x 3.33m Wooden floor, fitted wardrobes, fitted study desk. COVERED PASSAGE TO 1 BED APARTMENT. Entrance hall 2.71m x 1.96m Tiled floor, attic access. Shower Room 2.71m x 1.60m Kitchen/Dining/ Living 8.37m x 3.99m Tiled floor, fitted kitchen units with laminate worktop, TV point, and recessed lights. Bedroom 4.15m x 3.65m Double Garage 7.26m x 7.79m with up and over doors Outside: Sheds- 4 bay hay barn, concrete floor 4 stables Arena 2 bay hay barn Play area Additional Information: - Fully landscaped gardens with mature trees, including weeping ash and weeping willows shrubbery, hedging and flowers - Attractive entrance via stone piers and electric gates with an very attractive gravel based drive and parking area - Water pond with stone futures - Patio area with deck - Play area with slide and swings - Paved patio with pergola - Rear entrance gate - Useful yard and sheds BER C1 Viewing By prior appointment at any reasonable hour. Directions: Eircode: W91 K225 Contact Information: Philip Byrne 01 628 6128 Mick Wright 01 628 8400 Accommodation Note: Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only. Property Reference :COON14384