GALLERY: Unique 250-year-old Kildare cottage with artist studio and orchard on market for €695,000

This exceptionally designed and extended 250-year-old traditional cottage is on the market with a guide price of €695,000.

Located at Hillfarm, Narraghmore, just south of Kilcullen, Co. Kildare (off the M9) and set on a private 1.66-acre site, this extraordinary home, nestled amid rolling farmland, has been wonderfully reimagined for modern living.

With beautiful surrounding gardens and an old apple orchard, this unique property also features a second dwelling, which qualifies for the vacant home grant and associated energy grants, up to €70,000. Freestanding wooden buildings enhance the property. These are a garden entertainment room, an artist studio with accommodation, a craft workshop, a work-from-home office, and garden sheds.

The property is approached via a private laneway with two separate entrances. The garden is framed by mature trees and hedgerows, with a seasonal stream lining the south boundary. The main residence, surrounded by a pebble driveway, features Boston Ivy on the facade, changing the exterior's character throughout the year. The site is extensive, with a large lawned area, including an old orchard which produces hazelnuts, cherries and an abundance of apple varieties.

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A secret fruit-and-vegetable garden is hidden by mature hedgerows. A haven for birds and pollinators, the garden attracts a wide array of biodiversity. Throughout the property, there are spaces to create, entertain, and escape. A covered deck leads off the main living space and offers a wonderful view across the gardens for al fresco dining. Adjacent to the deck is a garden room with its own stove, a setting for dining, entertainment, music, reading, and games. A separate artist’s studio, which includes accommodation, is nestled within the orchard.