KILDARE PROPERTY WATCH: Straffan home with orangery surrounded by woods

Goodwood Lodge, Tuckmilltown, Straffan, County Kildare is on the market for €995,000.

Auctioneers Coonan Property point out this is a once in a life-time opportunity to acquire a remarkable property in this much sought-after area where property rarely comes to market.

This simply stunning `B3` energy rated, south facing five-bedroom residence is set on extensive mature grounds covering an acre.

Accommodation includes entrance hallway, lounge, orangery, family room, kitchen with dining, sunroom/dining room, pantry and utility area, fully fitted home office, downstairs w.c./shower, five bedrooms, two en-suites, master bedroom with walk in wardrobe, walk-in hot press and family bathroom.

Approached by a granite stone railed entrance with electric gates, and tarmacadam sweeping drive, this property provides a haven of seclusion offering extensive well maintained grounds with lawn, Liscannor stone patio area, mature native trees and planting, with a double detached block built garage to the side, separate steel outdoor room and a pergola/car port to the front.

Architecturally designed to integrate with the natural landscape this delightful home boasts an exceptional standard of finish with hardwood oak floors, oak doors throughout with porcelain and antique brass architecture, porcelain tiled floors, bespoke custom designed staircase, feature fireplaces and integrated picture window seating area to enjoy the natural surrounds.

Ideally located adjacent to the M7 and close to Dublin and well connected for transport links to the rest of the country, this property provides the ideal work/life balance for the modern life style, with excellent fibre broadband connection (with speeds of up to 1GB) and dedicated office space to suit remote working.

The M50 is less than twenty minutes away by road, Luas red line only 15 minutes` drive, Dublin Airport can be reached within thirty-five minutes, Hazelhatch Railway Station is also close by (10 minutes) and provides a superb rail service to Dublin`s Heuston Station and countrywide.

It also boasts a convenient location to Naas, Straffan, Newcastle, Maynooth and Celbridge offering schools, universities, shops, pubs and restaurants, medical facilities, sport and leisure facilities, hair and beauty services, and many more amenities.

Adjacent to both K Club and Castlewarden Golf Clubs for the golfing enthusiast, the property is nestled in mature deciduous woodland, formerly part of the Bishopscourt estate, and overlooks an enormous 200-acre tillage field to the rear, adding to the privacy seclusion and connection with nature which is a key feature of this stunning property.

As you drive along the Straffan road, you will find a tree lined boundary with electric gates, revealing an entry to what is a simply stunning property.

A sweeping drive brings you through the granite stone entrance to reveal a truly wonderful home.

Goodwood Lodge is nestled among a mature deciduous woodland with well planted trees and shrub borders.

The modest front elevation of this large country dormer home belies the spectacular interior, breathtaking views and the true scale and proportion of this exceptional property.

When you approach the home and open the front door, it reveals a beautiful entrance hall with exceptional proportions, and you begin to appreciate the true elegance and grace of this spectacular home.

Upon stepping inside, the property simply seems to expand endlessly to the rear, as glimpses of a sylvan landscape beyond commands your attention. An enormous double height glazed orangery places you in a wooded wonderland.

The space really merges nature into the home, yet it has a warm and inviting feel due to the clever use of wood, soft furnishings and a log burning stove to enjoy on those colder days.

A feature custom designed staircase cleverly encases the external glass walls and leads up to an ample landing space, complete with seating area to sit and enjoy views of the treetops and the expansive rolling landscape to the rear.

The first-floor hallway has great proportions, as does the whole property.

The gracious high ceilings, generous double-glazed windows and exceptional glazed areas maximise the feeling of space and seamlessly merge the living areas with the outdoor space.

Downstairs provides a superb entertainment space with all reception areas interconnecting through to the kitchen and dining areas and directly to the outdoors. Bespoke double doors to both the kitchen and the lounge ensure seamless access throughout while retaining the advantage of separate rooms of generous proportion.

There are five fantastic sized bedrooms in this amazing home.

The master suite comes complete with an ensuite and dressing room and benefits from a marvellous corner picture window, again giving rise to those spectacular views.

Downstairs is a generous modern kitchen/breakfast room, a formal dining room with access to the outside via a beautiful feature bay area, a lounge with feature fireplace and double picture window, a family room, an office, and utility, to mention but a few.

All the indoor living space is substantial, filled with light, and provides an abundance of wow factors and yet there is a real sense of home here.

Outside, in addition to the wonderful, landscaped garden with native mature trees (including apple, ash, beech, hornbeam, Scots pine and a magnificent 100-year-old oak) there is a large south facing patio area paved with Liscannor stone which borders the entire rear of the property, with ample barbequing, outdoor eating/entertaining and seclude sunbathing space.

Viewing of this unique property is highly recommended. Enquiries to Coonan Property.

This property has a guide price of €995,000.

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