Photos: Historic cottage at centre of enforcement action in Kildare

Kildare County Council is taking enforcement action after a section of wall adjacent to a historic thatched house in Naas was apparently removed.

The four bedroom property is known as Lauristina Cottage and it is located just off Newbridge Road.

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KCC told the Leinster Leader it has issued an enforcement notice on the owner of the property, which is a protected structure. 

The property went on sale about two years ago

It added it could not comment further because of the nature of the case.

The property was put up for sale over two years ago with an asking price of just under €1m.

It was described as a traditional four-bedroom thatched cottage, substantial outbuildings, courtyard, two separate entrances and grounds comprising over half an acre.

It is understood KCC has requested that work cease on the site and that a newly created entrance be closed.

It has also sought a report relating to activity at the site so that “the historical and cultural significance of the location is maintained.”

KCC has been contacted for comment.