Mount Prospect Stud, Rathangan, Co. Kildare, R51X337

An elegant and attractive Georgian country home privately positioned within marvellous landscaped gardens. Offered for sale with 28-acres (11.3-hectares) of fertile stud lands, or with up to a total 112-acres (45.3-hectares). Mount Prospect Stud is a distinguished and impressive residence. A sweeping tree-lined driveway leads to the handsome façade, elegantly cloaked in Boston ivy. The house accommodation extends to some 6,143 square feet (571 square metres) over two floors and benefits from significant upgrading and extension works in recent years, presenting a pleasant comfortable modern light filled home. With a once thriving stud farm provenance there are fertile lands, an original stable yard with fine stone outbuildings and a lodge with an adjoining modern stable yard. The attractive front door set within a pillared doorcase with a large Georgian fanlight leads into the original Georgian house hall. Off which there is the drawing room, dining room and family room, each with open fireplaces and the drawing room connecting to a small anteroom or office. The hall links to an inner stair hall with access to the first floor and the kitchen. The heart of the house, the kitchen is expansive and has a fully fitted kitchen with an Aga cooking range, a large central island and a light-filled dining area. It links to a porch and outside door, large utility room, a pantry and the conservatory. Ample windows and large glazed double French doors into a south-facing hall off the family room allows good natural light. The sun filled conservatory is a striking and versatile living space incorporating a lounge, study, and library spaces. It enjoys truly panoramic vista over the patio terrace and gardens, blurring the line between indoor comfort and outdoor beauty. Upstairs, the bedrooms are generous and inviting. The master suite is particularly impressive, complete with his-and-her walk-in wardrobes and a luxurious ensuite bathroom. A second bedroom suite has a shower room ensuite and there are 3 further bedrooms, a family bathroom, a gym and a sauna. Throughout the home, splendid decor is complemented by abundant natural light and garden views from every room. Architectural details abound, including the magnificent arched window that floods the stairwell and hallway with natural light, highlighting the timeless elegance that defines this remarkable home. The gardens are absolutely enchanting, recently hosting a marque wedding (225 seated). A generous patio terrace wraps the south and west facing house façades. Well sheltered, it is a superb entertaining space and links directly to the family room. The lodge, within the original stable yard, extends to 1,879 square feet (174 square metres) and has 4 bedrooms. Like the stable yard it has great charm, but both require significant upgrading. The original yard has 20 stables, including 2 foaling boxes and feed stores, and the more modern stable yard has 15 loose boxes and a large storage shed. Both the original yard and newer yard have road access. The lands, currently in use as stud farmland, are superbly situated in the heart of County Kildare, a region synonymous with Ireland’s equestrian tradition. Sitting at the centre of the country’s prestigious horse-breeding and racing community and nearby to centres of excellence for all equestrian disciplines, offering an enviable opportunity for those passionate about equine pursuits. Offered for sale with 28-acres but with up to 112-acres available. Nearby Rathangan town is twinned with Bruce Springteen’s hometown of Freehold Borough in New Jersey in honour of his great-great grandmother who hailed from Rathtangan. The Grand Canal goes through Rathangan is part of the Barrow Blueway, a popular walking and cycling trail. The Curragh 12-miles (20-km), Dublin Airport 56-minutes driving, Rathangan 5-minutes driving (1.9-miles or 3.1-km), The K-Club Golf and Hotel Resort 36-minutes driving, Kildare Retail Village 12-minutes driving. Selling Agents: David Ashmore [dashmore@lisneysir.com, +353 87 251 2909] or Nicola Vance [nvance@lisneysir.com, +353 87 356 2903].