Council orders work to stop after wall removed from historic Kildare thatched house

Kildare County Council is taking enforcement action after a section of wall adjacent to a historic thatched house in Naas was apparently removed.

The four bedroom property is known as Lauristina Cottage and it is located just off Newbridge Road.

KCC told Kildare Now it has issued an enforcement notice on the owner of the property, which is a protected structure. 

It added it could not comment further because of the nature of the case.

The property was put up for sale over two years ago with an asking price of just under €1m.

It was described as a traditional four-bedroom thatched cottage, substantial outbuildings, courtyard, two separate entrances and grounds comprising over half an acre.

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According to selling agent Coonan Property, the single storey property  has “an Edwardian two-storey extension to the rear, extending to about  2,303 square feet.”

It was described as being “set back from the main road with residence and outbuildings, the manicured grounds and courtyard are accessed via two separate entrances providing exceptional privacy in a prime development location.”

The sale brochure noted it was “excellently maintained over the years, many original features of the cottage are still evident; high panelled ceilings, floorboards, sash windows and feature fireplaces to name a few.”

The estate agent also stated that the original build dates from circa 1700.

It is understood KCC has requested that work cease on the site and that a newly created entrance be closed.

It has also sought a report relating to activity at the site so that “the historical and cultural significance of the location is maintained.”

It's further understood KCC is seeking to have reinstatement work carried out.