Calliaghstown Lower, Rathcoole, Co Dublin, Ireland

An extended and renovated cottage built in 1847

History

The property originally dates from 1847, when it was constructed as a cottage on the Johnstown Kennedy Estate during the Great Irish Famine. The cottage was mainly occupied by the estate's Blacksmith when the forge was built in 1849. The name Calliaghstown is translated from the Irish, Baile na gCailleach, meaning the Townland of the Witches. In 1984, the second story was added to the cottage.

Calliaghstown is a short distance from the County Kildare border. On the Kildare side there is Cromwellstown Hill where Oliver Cromwell camped the night before marching on Kilkenny. There are also the remains of a Romanesque Church and the ruins of a castle in the adjoining townland of Kilteel.

Description

Calliaghstown Cottage is a charming Period home which has been renovated and extended to create a fine family home.

Entering the property through the entrance hall, which is completed with a solid fuel burning stove, you have access to the living room to the right-hand side and bedroom four to your left. The sitting room has a twist of elegance with its broad built-in bookshelves, solid fuel burning stove, set in a marble surround, with mantle and ceramic tile hearth.

From the entrance hall there are steps to a the large and modern open plan kitchen/dining room with painted, fitted high and low shaker units, a Belfast sink unit, and a Stanley oven/hob. The kitchen is connected to a utility room, which may be used as a pantry if required and there is also a cloak room and a shower room on this level too. Towards the dining end of the room, there is access to the gardens through double French patio doors. This bright room is complemented with a solid fuel burning stove, ideal for cold winter nights.

On the second floor there is a large master bedroom suite and a further two double bedrooms, both benefiting from their south facing position and their dual aspect to ensure maximum natural light within the rooms. The master bedroom is also fitted with four skylights, again to maximize natural light. Both bedrooms also have exposed floorboards which have been well maintained to add to the country charm of the home.

There is also a two-storey, detached block-built building which could be used as an office, study or guest accommodation if necessary (subject to the necessary planning permission). This building features arched double doors, running water/electric/sewage and an EV charging port. To the ground floor there is a WC and ample storage space, currently being used as a workshop. The first floor is a large bright open plan space, a blank canvas to turn into either a games room, an artist studio or a teenager's getaway.

Gardens

Set on about 0.7 acre of gardens with mature trees and well-planted herbaceous borders, this property offers a buyer the opportunity to acquire a piece of history in a beautiful, quiet setting.

The property has a paved brick driveway, which provides ample private parking and the garden also features a patio area, complete with a Gazebo, an ideal spot to enjoy dining alfresco. The mature garden is bordered by a stream, which can be accessed by steps, the perfect place for summer reading. The garden has been cleverly planted and has a variety of flowers and shrubs including Lilies, Lavender and Delphiniums, Phlox, Lupins, Paeonies to name but a few.

At the rear of the garden, there is a greenhouse for those who enjoy growing their own produce. There is also a large steel Garden Shed with cobbled floor and a smaller timber Potting shed. Nearby there is a second vegetable Greenhouse. In all, the gardens of Calliaghstown Cottage offer the perfect space for garden and nature enthusiasts looking for their own sanctuary.

Viewing
Strictly by private appointment with Savills Residential and Country Agency

Fixtures & Fittings
All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale including garden planters and statuary, light fittings, and other removable fittings, although some items may be available by separate negotiation. Further details available on request from the selling agents.

Services
Oil fired central heating (Stanley Range) , fibre broadband, well water, and own Septic Tank (Bord na Mona Puraflo system)

Please be advised that the selling agents have not checked the services and any purchaser should satisfy themselves with the availability and adequacy of all services.

Location

Calliaghstown Cottage is situated in an excellent location on the border of County Dublin and County Kildare, with convenient access to the N7 which links Dublin to Cork and Limerick.

Rathcoole is situated 4km from the house and has a range of shops and services for everyday requirements. It also offers the increasingly popular Avoca shop and restaurant with its variety of fine foods, cafe and retail options.

Naas (11 km) in County Kildare is a large town which offers a comprehensive range of amenities including good restaurants, pubs, supermarkets and a variety of boutique shops and retail stores.   There are excellent sporting and social amenities in the nearby vicinity. Punchestown, home of Irish national hunt racing and Naas racetracks are both within 13km of the property where top class horse racing can be enjoyed throughout the year. The keen golfer is well catered for with a choice of clubs nearby including Beech Park Golf Club (1 km), City West Golf Club (8 km), and the championship course at The K-Club (former host of the Ryder Cup) at Straffan (13 km).

A variety of primary and secondary schools are available in the area as well as good connectivity to Dublin City Centre schooling options.

Dublin City Centre is 28km distant, while Dublin Airport is 33km away via the M50. The home is about 6km from Saggart Luas Station and there are well connected bus routes from Rathcoole.