Newbridge development and great house revival opportunity

A 46 acre strategic landbank on the outskirts of Newbridge has come on the market at Walshestown.

On the instructions of Brendan O'Donoghue as Statutory Receiver, RBK Chartered Accountants, Jordan Auctioneers are offering this parcel of land with future development potential for sale on Friday, September 13 at 2pm in the offices of Byrne Wallace Solicitors, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2.

The property enjoys a strategic location on the edge of Newbridge, less than 1.5km from the town centre. It has access off a local road and is within walking distance of The Curragh.

The general area is dominated with established residential estates including Kilbelin Abbey, Walshestown Park and Curragh Grange.

Newbridge is situated approximately 50 kilometres southwest of Dublin just off the M7 Motorway between the adjoining towns of Naas and Kildare on the edge of the Curragh Plains.
Opportunity

The town has developed into a substantial residential and commercial commuter ndestination with a population of 25,000 people.

There is an excellent road and rail infrastructure with the bus route available from the town centre, M7 Motorway access at Junction 10 and 12 along with a superb commuter rail service to either Heuston Station or Grand Canal Dock in the City centre.

The area has a wealth of retail activity with Dunnes, Tesco, Newbridge Silverware, Penneys, T.K. Maxx, Whitewater Shopping Centre with 75 retail outlets, foodcourt and cinema along with the Kildare Retail Outlet Village which is only a 10-minute drive offering designer shopping at discounted prices.

Kellsboro House is set on the 46 acres and is likely to attract plenty of interest from developers due to its strategic location on the periphery of Newbridge, surrounded by established residential estates.

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CHARM

Apart from its development potential, the property although vacant for many years still retains plenty of charm and may suit somebody looking for a country residence on land.

Kellsboro House is approached via stone piers through electric wrought iron gates and a tree lined avenue, the Georgian House is a two-storey over basement residence comprising 451 sq.m (4,864 sq.ft).

The accommodation consists of a drawing room, dining room, family room, kitchen, sunroom and utility.

Upstairs there are four bedrooms all ensuite. The basement has four rooms and a bathroom.

The house retains many of his fine period details but requires extensive refurbishment and modernisation throughout.

An extensive well laid out yard stands to the rear of the residence and includes: three foaling boxes, sitting up room and w.c, 25 loose boxes, two hay barns, feed unit with loft, tack room and indoor school.

The Walled Garden is used as a Stallion Paddock. The Gate Lodge is situated at the entrance to the property, accommodation consists of a sitting room, kitchen, two bedrooms, and a bathroom giving an overall floor area of 87 sq.m (936 sq.ft).

LAND

The land surrounds the residence and yard, it extends to approximately c. 18.6 hectares (c. 46 acres).

The land is all in grass in about six divisions with superb natural hedgerows and shelter.

There is extensive frontage onto the Walshestown road.

The lands are within the development boundary for Newbridge and contained with the 2013 – 2019 Local Area Plan (as extended) under several zoning classifications with an approximate breakdown as follows:

• Agriculture: 28 acres
• Neighbourhood Centre: 1.8 acres
• Community and Education: 10 acres
• Open Space and Amenity: 6.2 acres

The Newbridge Local Area is currently up for review and there is the potential to submit for re-zoning of the property covering the period 2025 – 2031.

The property is for sale by tender and Jordans are quoting €2,900,000 and further information is available from the agents on 045 – 433 550.