PICTURES: One-of-a-kind Kildare home with breathtaking views now on the market for €795k

Longwood House, Bishopsland, Ballymore Eustace in Co Kildare is now on sale for €795,000.

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Longwood House is a charming, detached country residence set on c. 0.77 Ha / 1.9 acres of mature and manicured grounds, located within walking distance of the picturesque village of Ballymore Eustace. 

Beyond the hardwood double entrance doors, which feature bespoke stained-glass detailing, there is an immediate sense of space and abundant natural light in this distinctive, architecturally designed home. Initially designed and built in the 1970s, Longwood House was extended in the 1990s to include the striking, curved, open-plan living room and the area at roof level, both features designed to capture the views of the lake from the southern elevation. The current owners have continued to upgrade the property with many modern additions including solar panels, insulation and alu-clad windows and doors. 

Designed to maximise the breathtaking vista of the River Liffey Reservoir at Golden Falls, Longwood House combines intelligent features and high-end specification with comfort and ample space for modern family life. 

The entrance hall opens into a heated cloakroom that provides access to the rest of the house and to the striking curved living area, including two distinct living spaces. This generously proportioned, light-filled room is home to a cosy den, centred around the 9KW stove with salvaged oak mantle, granite hearth and built-in, curved, oak, wall storage unit. The other side of this impressive room features a light-filled living/dining space with wrap-around French doors, which open onto a sun-drenched, hardwood deck featuring a stunning weeping beech tree. 

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The rustic, farmhouse-style, painted wood kitchen is located off this curved area. Finishes include a recessed wood burning stove, built in wicker storage baskets and the original raw wood slatted ceiling finish. There are modern conveniences too, including a Britannia gas range with double oven and a six-ring hob.

There are two steps up to an internal hall, just off of this is where the utility / laundry room is located. The utility room is plumbed for the washing machine and includes a sink, full length freezer and patio doors to the wooden deck. There is also a hidden storage area located above the internal hall, which houses the mechanical ventilation system. 

The bedrooms are accessed from an internal hall, which is drenched in natural light due to the large skylight. There is a shower room off the hall which is finished with a wall-hung Porcelanosa sink and toilet. 

Bedroom one is a large double room with two windows ensuring excellent natural light and bedroom two is also a large double room. The third bedroom is the master which features a distinctive sunken bath and an integrated shower, complete with slide robes providing excellent storage. The final bedroom is a large double bedroom with fitted a wardrobe and French doors onto the side deck.

Each bedroom is fitted with recessed lights, featuring dimmer switches.

A very unique and interesting feature of this home is the home office / studio located at the first-floor level. From the entrance hall there is a spiral staircase which leads to this versatile room which could also serve as a guest room. From the upper floor office there is a door providing access to the flat central roof.

The grounds of Longwood House are diverse and include many very special features such as the multiple alfresco dining areas, positioned around the property to take in the views of the water and the Wicklow Mountains beyond. There is also a fire pit, positioned on a raised granite plinth and set amidst the raised herb beds, ideal for fireside social gatherings on a warm summer evening. 

Ballymore Eustace offers residents the very best of both country life combined with the convenience of a thriving village community with so many local amenities within walking distance including artisan shops, Enda’s cafe, Scoil Mhuire Primary School, a work hub and two local supermarkets as well as pubs, including the ever-popular Ballymore Inn. 

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