Millionaire Moment: Stunning 19th century period home near Kilcullen boasts paddocks and a tennis court on 23 acres for €1.56M

By Kim O'Leary

It’s not everyday that a stylish home with plenty of special features comes on the market, and this exquisite 5-bedroom detached home near Kilcullen is sure to attract plenty of attention as it enters the property market-with special features including a private tarmacadam tennis court, paddocks, and a green house for an asking price of €1,560,000.

“The Mill House”, Ballyshannon, Kilcullen, Co Kildare, is brought to the market by Jordan Auctioneers and Chartered Surveyors and the property provides potential buyers with all of the luxury and space that they can dream of as the property boasts large gardens, a private tarmacadam tennis court, a green house, an old stone barn, 6 loose horse boxes as well as paddocks on land extending to 23 acres.

This exceptionally charming, elegantly presented mid-19th century cut stone detached house is situated in an countryside setting within easy access of Dublin as well as the towns of Kilcullen and Naas. The property is set on generous grounds of c.23 acres with landscaped mature gardens and paddocks with post and rail fences, while the house includes c.330 sq.m (c.3,552 sq.ft) of stylishly proportionate bright and spacious accommodation.

Inside the property consists of 5 large bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (including Master en suite), an entrance hall, dining room, reception room, magnificent garden room, bright spacious country kitchen, a utility/scullery, and a cloakroom. The property has been extended and tastefully restored over the years to embrace modern technology while at the same time retaining the charm and class of a period home.

[caption id="attachment_239594" align="alignnone" width="359"] The country kitchen is perfect for dining[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_239595" align="alignnone" width="360"] The garden room receives excellent sunshine all year round...[/caption]

Meanwhile, there is a large fenced kitchen garden comprising a greenhouse, garden shed and stone cut boiler house, a private tarmacadam tennis court for tennis fans, paved patio area with a millstone water feature/pond, a stone barn which includes 6 loose horse boxes and loft with small turnout paddock, a quirky cut stone tack room/cottage, lean to hay shed, as well as Southerly aspect overlooking paddocks.

[caption id="attachment_239597" align="alignnone" width="361"] Game, Set, Match! The private tarmacadam tennis court is perfect for tennis fans![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_239598" align="alignnone" width="362"] There are 6 loose paddocks[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_239599" align="alignnone" width="360"] There is also a lovely pond nearby[/caption]

The river Griese bounds the property on the southern boundary making for extraordinary views, while the land is all in permanent pasture with 6 paddocks and mainly post and railed with excellent shelter, extensive road frontage and piped or natural water supply while lawns and shrubbery surround the house with fruit trees and other indigenous trees.

“The Mill House” is superbly located in an enviable location in the heart of the countryside and it just 7km from Kilcullen town, 8km from the Curragh Plains and 6km from the M9 (Junction 2). Amenities include hunting with Kildares and South County, Racing at Punchestown and the Curragh and Naas all within 15 minutes, Golfing at Rathsallagh, Curragh, Naas and K Club as well as shopping in Whitewater Shopping Centre in Newbridge.

Early viewing is strictly by prior appointment with Jordan Auctioneers and Chartered Surveyors Newbridge and for more information contact them on 045 433550 and for more 28 images visit https://www.daft.ie/kildare/houses-for-sale/kilcullen/the-mill-house-ballyshannon-kilcullen-kildare-1817744/