Exquisite Kildare home with '40-year-old fish' on the market for almost €900K

Most people usually buy goldfish that tend to last a number of months in their tank before their eventual shelf life expires and they need to be replaced.

The owners of the Brambles, a residence in north Kildare, are a little bit better of looking after their sea creatures however. The property in Celbridge is now on the market, and one of the features that comes with it is a large pond in an oriental-themed garden. The pond is home to a number of Japanese Koi fish, one of which is almost 40-years-old.

The owner even introduced sturgeon to the pond last year. Sturgeons are an extremely rare type of fish in Ireland, and luxury cavier can be made from the flesh of the fish.

“I inherited him and other koi from the previous residents,” said owner Charlie Farrell . “They are quite amazing fish, need very little care and hibernate for six months of the year.”

It is not the only eye-catching aspect of the property, as it also comes with five large bedrooms and a really striking kitchen-cum-dining area. Four of the five bedrooms have en-suites, three of which are on the bottom floor.

The property is on the market for €895,000, and it is being sold through Remx Partners in north Kildare.