Oldtown Manor Oldtown Athgarvan, Athgarvan, Co. Kildare

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Region €2,750,000

Detached House
5 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, Detached House

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Contact Name: James O'Flaherty

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Oldtown Manor is a luxurious estate spanning over 10,000 square feet, nestled amidst meticulously landscaped gardens on a 3-acre plot. Built to high specifications, it showcases fine craftsmanship throughout. With a B3 energy efficiency rating, the home is designed for comfort and sustainability. For those who appreciate the finer things in life, this home offers numerous amenities and entertainment options for the entire family. It is truly a masterpiece that must be seen and fully appreciated.

Driveway and Entrance

– Forged steel, galvanized, and painted double electric gates are hung on limestone piers. Between both sets of electric gates runs a cobbled block driveway lined with mature trees and cast iron-painted Victorian lanterns.

– Before you enter the house, a 2-meter-high limestone wall secures it, with steel railings on limestone capping at the second set of electric gates.

– The yard in front of the house is cobbled with sandstone laid in a circle around a 3-tiered ornate sandstone fountain, while all the other paths around the house are laid in cream and mint Indian sandstone.

– There are 22 Victorian cast iron lanterns along the driveway and around the garden and footpaths.

Garden

– There are 3 acres of landscaped and manicured gardens with mature trees such as blue cypress, spruce, weeping willow, mountain ash, Douglas fir, evergreen oak, hazel, ash, cherry, birch, and more.

– Box hedging surrounds rose beds containing over 150 rose bushes.

– A raised circular limestone flower bed is in the centre of the garden footpaths, featuring a magnolia tree in the centre. Around the magnolia tree, roses and lavender are planted to attract wild bees and butterflies.

– There is a large pond at the back of the house, home to a family of resident water hens and mallard ducks that visit the pond every night for shelter.

– The pond is oxygenated with water lilies and other aquatic plants, so algae is never a problem.

– A black cobblestone-clad steel bridge crosses the pond, allowing the paths to interconnect over the 3 acres of gardens.

– At the back of the garden, facing the pond and house, is a limestone-built BBQ and gazebo on a circular mint sandstone patio.

– Beside the outdoor BBQ, a Finnish BBQ hut seats 12 people comfortably. The hut is wired for lights and has double-glazed windows and a door with a shingle roof. The hut can also be used as a sauna.

– Next to both BBQ areas is a cedar-clad plunge pool, powered and filtered with its own water supply.

– The lawns are manicured with a mature berm of shrubs and trees growing around the perimeter of the entire property.

– On the south side of the garden, there is a 2-meter-high block wall, capped and plastered. In front of the wall, laurel hedging is planted to give a soft feel while maintaining security for garden pets.

– A 2.4-meter-high security fence is located behind the mature berm on the north and east sides of the garden.

– A rain and mains water irrigation system runs around the gardens perimeter to keep the shrubs and plants watered during summer.

Exterior of the House

The house, constructed in 2007 with the finest materials available, boasts a B3 energy rating.

– The exterior facade of the house is constructed with cut grey and green limestone. The heads, sills, and corner quoins are polished blue limestone.

– Marvin Windows makes the alu-clad, double-glazed sash windows and doors and is maintenance-free.

– The main door and back door entrance are made from red oak hardwood, painted Victoriana cream, and hung with black steel forged ironmongery.

– The ornate fascia, soffit, and spike finials are handmade from hardwood timber and painted to match the Marvin sash windows.

– The roof is clad with Welsh Blue Bangor slates. The ridge capping is handmade copper roll-top ridging, and the roof windows are all Velux.

– The gutters and downpipes are all cast aluminum.

– Uplighters are fitted around the house, highlighting the stonework at night.

Entrance Hall

– Upon entering the house through the main double doors, you enter the great hall with its Jacobean oak-paneled walls and large oak fireplace.

– Between floors, a void holds a crystal chandelier hanging over 6 meters from the ground floor.

– The ceilings throughout the house are coved with indented Victorian bespoke handmade coving.

– The void area is finished with the same handrail as the stairs and paneled in Jacobean oak with uplighters.

– The ground floor is tiled with Crema Marfil marble 600mm by 600mm tiles, polished with a 150mm Emperador border.

– The entire ground floor has underfloor heating, zoned in each room.

– There is a built-in surround sound speaker system in the ceilings.

– The main grand stairs are clad with Emperador marble steps, risers, and landing, with twisted wrought iron and oak handrails embellished with acorn posts between the railings.

– Under the main stairs are storage and controls for the heating system.

– The large feature right-angle window to the rear of the house overlooks the garden. This feature window runs from the landing of the main stairs to the ceiling, flooding the house with light while also providing 180-degree views over the garden and pond. All window sills throughout the house are marble.

Bar and Sitting Room

– Off the main hall, you enter a light-flooded bar and sitting room. The walls are paneled with white oak, while the floor is red oak with a Celtic inlaid border. The bar has a large bay window.

– The bar is made of oak and has a marble counter with taps for three beers on draft. Behind the bar is a full cooler system, a wine cooler fridge, a dishwasher, a sink, shelving, and a bottle optic holder.

– In the centre of the bar, you have a full-size pool table.

– Through an oak arch, you enter the sitting room with a large triple bay window, a double window, and a large oak fireplace with built-in units on either side.

– Built-in surround sound speaker system in the ceilings.

Cloakroom

– Off the main hall, you have a toilet and a marble-topped vanity unit with a wash hand basin. The walls are paneled and painted French cream. The cloakroom has two double-sashed windows and cream marfil flooring.

Office

– The large office off the main hall has floor-to-ceiling mahogany shelving, a large bay window overlooking the garden, and two double-sided windows pouring light into this room.

– The handmade curragh carpet in a tartan style covers the floor, and there is a large mahogany and marble fireplace with surrounding bookshelves.

– Built-in surround sound speaker system in the ceilings.

Dining Room

– The dining room looks out onto the garden. It has double doors facing south, a large bay window, and two other large windows, which let in plenty of light.

– The flooring is solid hardwood, stained and polished, while the half-height paneled wainscoting is painted white.

– The main fireplace is made of mahogany and marble with built-in presses and glazed doors on either side. There is also a built-in surround sound speaker system in the ceilings.

Kitchen

– The kitchen is a large room with a triple bay window and two other windows facing southwest. It has 3-meter-high ceilings and cream marfil marble floors with an Emperador marble border.

– Christoff's handmade kitchen is hand-painted and made from hardwood from floor to ceiling. The worktops are Emperador marble, like the kicker board, with built-in LED lighting. A double pantry unit, Belfast, and Franke sink exist. Also in the kitchen are a built-in espresso coffee machine, dishwasher, double fridge, and wine cooler fridge.

– Under a large ornate mantelpiece, a cream oil-fired four-oven Aga cooker, two electric fan ovens, and a four-ring gas hob are located.

– All the splashbacks of the kitchen units are finished with Emperador marble.

– The large curved island in the centre of the kitchen can seat six people and is topped with a beech worktop and herb garden sink.

– Built-in surround sound speaker system in the ceilings.

Boot Room

– The boot room has floor-to-ceiling storage and drawer units, a broom closet, pot drawers, and a Belfast sink with Emperador worktops and splashbacks. It has a washing machine and a dryer.

– Double sash windows facing south and a back door.

– Floor-to-ceiling units for the electricity power box and the security system.

Main Hall Upstairs

– There is a large ornate fireplace with Jacobean oak paneling on the walls, an ornate coved ceiling, and cast-iron free-standing radiators under each of the eight windows.

Snug

– Off the main hall, on the first floor, under an oak arch, is a snug room with double windows looking over the garden and cast-iron free-standing radiators.

Library

– Across the main hall is a library with shelves and a large window facing west to catch the light until late evening.

– The bookshelves are mahogany with glass display cabinets, mirrors, and green velvet inlays to display ornaments.

Main Bathroom

– The main bathroom is off the main hall on the first floor. It has a six-person hot tub with Emperador marble steps up to it, Roman columns on either side and mood lighting overhead.

– Twin vanity units with hand basins and built-in units surround the units, all with marble tops.

– Power shower.

– Marble seating.

– Large double sash window.

– Underfloor heating and cream marfil tiles throughout.

– Towel room.

Main Bedroom No. 1

– Off the main hall is the main bedroom, the largest of the five ensuite bedrooms. It features a large triple bay window looking over the garden and another double sash window. The bedroom has a large open gas fireplace, a four-poster super king-size bed, floor-to-ceiling solid wood hand-painted built-in wall robes, a dressing vanity unit with a marble top, and a walk-in wall robe.

– The ensuite has marble tile flooring, a jacuzzi kidney bath, a vanity unit with a wash hand basin, a marble top with built-around shelves and mirrors, a power shower, ornate coving on the ceiling, cast-iron free-standing radiators, a stainless-steel towel radiator, and underfloor heating.

– Built-in surround sound speaker system in the ceilings.

Bedroom No. 2

– Bedroom No. 2 has a large west-facing bay window and another double sash window. A king-size four-poster bed and floor-to-ceiling solid wood hand-painted built-in wall robes exist.

– The ensuite has marble tile flooring, a vanity unit with a wash hand basin, a marble top with built-around shelves and mirrors, a power shower, ornate coving on the ceiling, cast-iron free-standing radiators, a stainless-steel towel radiator, and underfloor heating.

– Built-in surround sound speaker system in the ceilings.

Bedroom No. 3

– This bedroom has a large triple bay window looking west, a double south-facing sash window, and a north-facing sash window. It features a four-poster super king-size bed, floor-to-ceiling solid wood hand-painted built-in wall robes, and a dressing vanity unit with a marble top.

– The ensuite has a large double sash window, marble tile flooring, a jacuzzi kidney bath, a vanity unit with a wash hand basin, a marble top with built-around shelves and mirrors, a power shower, ornate coving on the ceiling, cast-iron free-standing radiators, a stainless-steel towel radiator, and underfloor heating.

– Built-in surround sound speaker system in the ceilings.

Bedroom No. 4

– This large bedroom has a double south-facing sash window and a four-poster super king-size bed. It features floor-to-ceiling solid wood hand-painted built-in wall robes and a dressing vanity unit with a marble top.

– The ensuite has a large double sash window, marble tile flooring, a vanity unit with a wash hand basin, a marble top with built-around shelves and mirrors, a power shower, ornate coving on the ceiling, cast-iron free-standing radiators, a stainless-steel towel radiator, and underfloor heating.

– Built-in surround sound speaker system in the ceilings.

Bedroom No. 5

– This bedroom has a large triple bay window looking east over the gardens, a north-facing double sash window, and a four-poster super king-size bed. It features floor-to-ceiling solid cherry wood built-in wall robes.

– The ensuite has a large double sash window, marble tile flooring, a vanity unit with a wash hand basin, a marble top with built-around shelves and mirrors, a power shower, ornate coving on the ceiling, cast-iron free-standing radiators, a stainless-steel towel radiator, and underfloor heating.

– Built-in surround sound speaker system in the ceilings.

Third Floor – Going up the oak stairs to the top floor, you have:

Gym Room

– A large gym room with three large Velux roof windows. The floor is laid with solid maple flooring, and one wall is mirrored. There is also a stand-alone sauna in this room.

– Built-in surround sound speaker system in the ceiling.

Sports Room

– Across the hall from the gym is a sports room or dressing room. It has two large Velux roof windows and floor-to-ceiling solid walnut cabinets, drawers, and wall robes. The flooring is Donegal carpet.

– Built-in surround sound speaker system in the ceiling.

Snooker Room

– The snooker room has a full-size snooker table, built-in cabinets, cue racks, and a scoreboard. The walls are cushioned in green leather with oak panel strips. This room has two large Velux roof windows and Donegal carpet flooring.

– Built-in surround sound speaker system in the ceiling.

Cinema and Bar

– From the snooker room, you enter through leather-clad double doors into the cinema. The cinema has nine interactive leather seats, a projector that drops from the ceiling, and six Velux roof windows fitted with blackout blinds.

– The cinema walls are red leather cushion-clad with mahogany panel strips and LED floor lighting for the true cinema effect.

– The bar at the back of the cinema is built of hardwood with a hot and cold-water sink, marble top counter, built-in cabinets, and a fridge.

– The flooring is Donegal carpet.

Garages

– Two double garages are built with the same material as the house. One garage is the plant room for the main house, while the other could easily be converted for various uses as it is connected to all services.

– Both garages have attic storage space and two Velux roof windows looking over the garden. Each garage is 77 sqm.

– There are also double hardwood windows in both garages.

BER Details

BER No. 117361311

Energy Performance Indicator: 138.19 kWh/m2/yr

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