Kara Lodge.indd

Kara lodge
St. Michaels, 72 Park Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4
Stacumny, Celbridge, Co Kildare
kara lodge
Stacumny, Celbridge, Co Kildare
On approx. 2.47 ha (5 acres)
For Sale by Private Treaty
A superbly spacious residence set on approximately 2.47 ha (5 acres) in a
wonderful country location, close by Celbridge, Hazelhatch train station and
within easy reach of Dublin City.
Ground Floor
Entrance hall, three interconnecting reception rooms, living room, dining room,
kitchen, sunrooms, 4 ensuite bedrooms, laundry room, utility room.
First Floor
Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom & dressing room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom,
office & gallery, playroom accessed via kitchen.
Outside
Double garage, gardens, paddock.
Savills Country
20 Dawson Street
Dublin 2
+353 1 6634350
Location
Celbridge3.0 km
Lexlip5.7 km
Lucan6.0 km
Dublin City
19.0 km
Dublin Airport
27.0 km
Hazelhatch Train station 2.5 km
Kara Lodge is extremely well located being a very short distance from the attractive and bustling towns
of Lucan and Celbridge and just 20 km from Dublin city centre, with access to the M4 motorway
a 5 minute drive away. This easy proximity to urban centres and a capital city only enhances the
contrastingly quiet and private setting at Kara Lodge, where rolling countryside surrounds the house.
This accessibility is further enhanced with the M7 motorway being easily accessed at nearby Rathcoole
and commuter rail services available from Hazelhatch station, which is 2.5 km away.
Celbridge and Lucan provide all the amenities expected of large industrious towns with thriving
commuter populations and comprehensive shopping facilities. Dublin City is less than a 30 minute
drive away.
County Kildare has always proven attractive for those in search of that elusive dream of country living
within easy reach of Dublin city. Kildare is known internationally as the centre of the horseracing industry
with The Curragh, Punchestown, Naas, Fairyhouse and Leopardstown racecourses all being within
easy reach of Kara Lodge. Golfing enthusiasts are well catered for with championship courses within
a 20 minute drive including Carton House, The K-Club and Palmerstown House. The county also
hosts some of the finest hunting packs in the country with hunts including Kildare Foxhounds, Meath
Foxhounds, the South County Dublin Harriers and the Ward Union meeting in the surrounding area.
Schooling is well catered for in Lucan and Celbridge and the wider local area or within Dublin itself, with
private schools at Kings Hospital, Mount Sackville and Clongowes Wood.
Description
Kara Lodge is a unique house that offers country living on a grand scale, with luxurious accommodation,
coupled with the tranquil surrounds and the peaceful ambience of the Co Kildare countryside. The
gardens are mainly laid to lawn with well stocked herbaceous borders surrounded by mature trees and
the stunning backdrop of the Dublin Mountains.
The property is approached through a high walled entrance with electronic gates leading to a short tree
lined driveway and the charming front façade of the Kara Lodge.
The accommodation comprises 674sq. mt. / 7,259 sq. ft. and is conveniently laid out into the living
section, the bedroom section with the entertainment room and swimming pool complex to the rear.
The first floor contains further bedrooms and is easily accessed from all parts of the ground floor via
three different staircases.
This well-built house has the luxury of space and it is immediately evident on entering with wide corridors
leading into generous reception rooms and bedrooms. At ground floor level the accommodation
benefits from large windows all overlooking different aspects of the garden and to the rear there are
stretching views of the Wicklow Mountains beyond.
The entertaining room and swimming pool is a fabulous and fun amenity, the sizable entertaining room
comes with its own bar and double doors lead to a large deck which takes best advantage of the
mountain view. The swimming pool complex is filled with light through the many large windows and
the double doors leading to the garden. There is also a sauna, steam room shower and toilet facilities.
The drive continues to the left side of the house through a gate way and leads to a double garage with
electric roller shutters. There is direct access to the house from the garage via the entertainment room.
At the side of the house there is a gate to the 2.5 acre paddock, which also has its own road entrance.
Potential Uses
Kara Lodge while it presents itself as a wonderful family home with an abundance of family living
space and entertaining space all set within expansive grounds, it could also be used for many different
purposes.
Taking account the layout, size, swimming pool complex, superb location and site area, Kara Lodge
could be ideal for a variety of uses, such as a retirement or convalescent home, luxury guest house,
training centre or a number of commercial ventures. The 2.5 acre paddock to the side of the house
could also be developed into further dwellings.
All subject to the necessary planning permissions.
Accommodation (Please refer to Floor Plans)
Ground floor – Reception rooms
The residence is approached through a charming country door into an impressive hall which has a
tiled floor, corniced ceilings, centre rose and double doors into the inner hall. The family living room is
an impressive space with double height ceilings, timber floor, large open fireplace with stone surround
and double doors to the dining room. The dining room is a bright spacious room with wooden floors,
an arch leading to the kitchen and double doors to the sun room. The sun room is a timber framed
structure with double doors to the garden. The bespoke kitchen has a timber floor, built in kitchen
cupboards, cooker, gas hob, double sink, integrated appliances and an island. Directly off the kitchen
is the pantry which has a timber floor, shelving, downstairs washroom and a spiral staircase leading to
the playroom.
Moving back down the hall there is a large open plan formal reception area which is divided by wonderful
double fireplace and has corniced ceilings, centre rose and double doors to the garden.
Ground floor – Bedrooms
The bedroom wing contains, four large, bright ensuite bedrooms all with built in wardrobes and carpets.
The ensuites are all fully tiled with showers, wc, whb and heated towel rails. This wing also contains
bathroom and laundry room with storage unit, washer, dryer and a sink. The Utility room – which is
beside the entertainment room – also houses a backup cooker and fridge.
Entertainment Room and Swimming Pool Complex
The wing which houses the swimming pool complex is an incredible space with a large reception room
complete with a bar, glass doors to the pool and doors onto a private decked terrace with spectacular
views. Through the glass doors is a 37 metre heated swimming pool, a large sauna and showers/
steam room.
First floor
At first floor level there is a fine landing, three spacious bedrooms, a bathroom, an office and a gallery
overlooking the living room. The bedroom to the back of the house is the master suite, with two bay
windows, a dressing room with built in wardrobes and a spiral staircase down to the swimming pool.
The ensuite has a tiled floor, Jacuzzi bath, shower, wc, whb and storage cupboards. The two further
bedrooms on this floor are large doubles with bay windows.
Gardens and Land
The house is surrounded by 2.5 acres of wonderfully mature gardens which have the incredible
backdrop of the Dublin Mountains and the surrounding countryside. To the side of the house there
are manicured lawns interspersed with an array of specimen trees such as copper beech, monkey
puzzle tree and oak trees. To the side of the sunroom there is a wonderful semi enclosed courtyard
and barbeque area.
To the left there is a beautifully proportioned 2.5 acre grass paddock with excellent road frontage and
its own road access.
Directions
From Dublin take the M4 towards the West and take exit 4 sign posted Celbridge. At the top of the
ramp turn right and continue for 3 km to a cross road with traffic lights. At the lights turn left onto the
R404. Continue on this road for 4 km and Kara Lodge is on the left hand side directly across from the
gates of Stacumny house.
BER
Rating: D1
BER Number: 105061212
Indicator: 248 kmw
Services
Electric gates, well water, septic tank, broadband, oil fired central heating and an Eircom phone watch
alarm system.
Tenure
The property is held freehold
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with
Savills Country
20 Dawson Street,
Dublin 2
Contact
Harriet Grant or Pat O’Hagan
01 663 4 350
[email protected]
[email protected]
Savills Country
20 Dawson Street,
Dublin 2
[email protected]
+353 (0)1 663
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(i) The particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intending purchasers or leesees, and do not constitute part of, an
offer or contract. (ii) All descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and any
other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as
statements or representations of fact but satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. (iii) No person
in the employment of Savills Ltd. has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property.