NEW ON THE BOOKS at country house specialists Knight Frank is charming Carbury House, a restored Georgian house on 12 acres with an asking price of €1.5 million.
Located just outside the village of Carbury, less than 30 miles from Dublin city centre, the property is surrounded by old stone walls; a sweeping driveway leads up to the five-bedroom house and its coachyard with stables and loft.
Standing two-storey over basement, the house is a hospitable size, with 379sq m (4,080sq ft) that includes three attractive reception rooms and a good deal of storage in the six-room basement.
It’s all in walk-in condition and it comes with curtains, carpets and several chandeliers.
Carbury House, Carbury, Co Kildare
Immaculately refurbished Georgian house on 12 acres of walled grounds
Agent: Knight Frank
Meanwhile, just outside Kilcock, Coonan Real Estate Alliance is asking €1.5 million for six-bedroom Duncreevin House, an imposing modern house set behind electric gates, with a fountain in front of its porticoed entrance. Inside, 464.5sq m (5,000sq ft) of living space includes a large drawingroom, a hexagonal diningroom and a large airy kitchen with hand-painted units and top appliances.
This is horsey country and at Duncreevin, the four acres of grounds include post and rail paddocks, an American-style stable block for eight horses, and a 371.6sq m (4,000sq ft) workshop.
Duncreevin House, Kilcock, Co Kildare
Modern 465sq m (5,000sq ft) country house with four acres of grounds
Agent: Coonan REA
