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Firmount
House
CLANE CO KILDARE
VIDEO
A MAGNIFICENT PROPERTY
WITH HUGE POTENTIAL IN
A CENTRAL LOCATION
Distances
Clane 3 km
Prosperous 4 km
M7 8 km
Naas 9 km
M4 14.5 km
Maynooth 16.5 km
Dublin City Centre 36 km
Dublin Airport 45 km
(All Distances Approximate)
Savills Country
33 Molesworth Street
Dublin 2 D02 CP04
+353 (0) 1 663 4350
Email: country@savills.ie
PSRA Licence 002223 savills.ie
Firmount House
MILLICENT ROAD, CL ANE, CO KILDARE, W91 V2R4
Main House
Dining Room e Drawing Room e Butler’s Pantry e Library Room e Bathrooms
Kitchen e Seven Bedrooms (Four En Suite) e Two Additional Shower Rooms
Self-Contained Second Floor: Kitchen e Bathroom e Three Further Bedrooms
Basement: Eight Storerooms
Doctor’s House
Open Plan Kitchen/Living Room e Sitting Room/BBQ Room e Utility
Guest Bedroom with En Suite
Master Bedroom Suite with Dressing Room and En Suite e Two Additional Bedroom
Study e Library e Family Bathroom
Separate Self-Contained Studio with Mezzanine
Land
Landscaped Gardens e Ample Parking
Business
Established Events & Media Venue About 7.0 acres (2.8 hectares) In Total
For Sale By Private Treaty As A Whole
History The impressive late gothic Victorian home from 1878, incorporates an earlier Georgian house from the early 1700’s as well as what is purported to be a 13th Century turret in the basement. It was rescued from dereliction in late 2012 when it was bought and restored by the current owners. In the 18th Century the Georgian house was owned by the Warburton’s who also owned Straffan House (now the K Club) and sat on extensive grounds. An icehouse at the side of the house still remains but is now underground. During this period Firmount was leased to the Deasy’s, whose daughter went on to find the Loreto nuns in Canada. In the mid-19th Century, it was then acquired by the Henry family who completed a large restoration in 1878 where a Victorian extension was added, and the Georgian house was modified and wrapped in a matching cement render. Today the Victorian wing of the house has wildly impressive 4.2m high ceilings which retain their original intricate plasterwork while the Georgian side of the house features a superb cast iron balustraded cantilevered staircase. In addition, the fireplaces are original and made from a mix of marble and cast iron, most likely dating from the late 19th century. The house continued its colourful history by becoming a WWI military hospital for recovering officers in 1917 followed by a safe house for De Valera. In the late 1920’s the house became a sanatorium, and the adjacent “Doctor’s House” was built within the Georgian stableyard. In 1964 the house was purchased by the Department of Defence and used as the Control Centre for Nuclear Tracking. The basement was bunkerised and was supposed to be used by senior government officials in the event of nuclear war.
Situation
e Firmount House is situated in a prime location in the heart of County e There are several excellent racecourses nearby including The Curragh
Kildare just 3 kilometres from the charming town of Clane and with easy Racecourse (19 km), which is considered one of the finest racetracks in
access to Dublin City and Dublin Airport, as well as all major national the world, Punchestown Racecourse (15 km) and Naas Racecourse (10
motorways. The local area is popular with those commuting daily to km).
Dublin and weekly to London.
e Golfing enthusiasts are well catered for with Millicent Golf Club (1.5 km)
e Clane and Prosperous (4 km) are two neighbouring towns with a variety set on the property’s doorstep. The K Club, home to the Ryder Cup in
of amenities including restaurants, pubs and local shops. Naas (9 km) 2006, and the exquisite Carton House Hotel and Golf Resort, are 8 and
offers a more comprehensive range of amenities including supermarkets 21 kilometres distant, respectively.
and a selection of boutique shops and retail stores.
e There is a fine selection of schools in the area with a diverse range of
e Firmount House is conveniently located for many places of interest, primary and secondary schools available locally. Private education is also
including Donadea Forest Park (a beautiful 640-acre demesne of well catered for at Clongowes Wood in Clane (6 km) and Kings Hospital
woodland walks and lake), the National Stud and National Heritage Areas in Palmerstown (29 km).
such as Black Castle, the source of the River Boyne and the Grand Canal.
e The property is well situated for the main train lines, being 5.5 kilometres
e The historic county of Kildare offers a wide variety of attractions. The from Sallins Train Station into Heuston (which serves the Dublin-Cork
luxurious Kildare Village is 29 kilometres to the south and is a popular main line) and 16 kilometres from Maynooth Train Station into Connolly
shopping destination, while the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre - one of (which serves the Dublin-Sligo main line). Dublin Airport is 45 kilometres
Ireland’s largest shopping and leisure destinations - is 29 kilometres distant. distant.
Kildare is synonymous with the bloodstock industry, famous for its world-
renowned stud farms and busy racing calendar.
Description Nestled within a private, mature setting, Firmount is centred upon a magnificent Victorian house with stunning views over the Kildare countryside. Also situated within the grounds is a second beautiful family home which featured on RTE’s Room to Improve presented by Dermot Bannon in November 2013. The property extends to about 7 acres of mature garden grounds with an exceptional array of specimen trees, which enhance the landscape surrounding both houses. Firmount House has been expertly restored by the current owners and has played host to weddings, private parties, media film and photoshoots shoots, yoga retreats and corporate events. Accessed via an impressive modern stone-pillared entrance with cast-iron gates, Firmount House is approached along a sweeping gravel driveway, flanked by terraced lawn and mature trees, which leads to the front of the house where there is ample parking. There is further guest parking to the east of the property and an overflow car park to the north.
Firmount House Firmount House is an extensive three-storey above basement house that extends to approximately 13,000 square feet. While the accommodation has been extended and adapted since its original construction, many notable period features, both internally and externally have been retained. The accommodation is entered through a magnificent reception hall, which leads to the interconnecting dining room and drawing room. Both rooms feature original wooden floors, 13 feet ceilings with original plasterwork, cornicing and ceiling rose with large timber sash double glazed windows. The dining room also includes a beautiful feature pink marble fireplace and combined with the drawing room, can comfortably sit up to 110 guests. There is a magnificent set of vintage French doors to the rear of the room, which open onto the south facing terrace and gardens. The ground floor also comprises a butler’s pantry, a HSE approved stainless steel commercial kitchen and a library with original fireplace and built-in banquette seating. There are also five toilet cubicles, including one approved for use as a disabled bathroom. A key characteristic of the house is the extent and flexibility of the internal accommodation with the ability to host lavish gatherings. The property was granted planning permission in 2017 for café/restaurant/events venue with fire certificate and disability access certificate (planning reference no. 15/1145). The first floor is accessed via a spectacular staircase with beautiful exposed original brick walls. The bedroom accommodation is laid out on this floor and comprises seven bedrooms (four en suite) and two shower rooms. The remainder of the bedroom accommodation is located on the second floor and includes three bedrooms, a bathroom and kitchen, which can serve as a self-contained apartment. There is extensive space at basement level with eight rooms in total currently housing a carpentry room, wood storage room, boiler room and multiple additional storage rooms.
GROUND FLOOR Firmount House Floorplans
FIRST FLOOR
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BASEMENT
SECOND FLOORDoctor’s House The Doctor’s House is located to the northwest of Firmount House and is a beautiful two storey 100- year-old home that was expertly renovated and tailored for modern day family living in 2013. The property has the benefit of thermodynamic solar panels, a heat recovery ventilation system, insulation, double glazed windows, and underfloor heating leading to a commendable B2 rating. It is entered through a quaint porch that leads to the hallway with access to the downstairs bedroom with en suite and the open plan kitchen/living room. This room is extremely bright with windows that stretch double height from the floor to the ceiling on the first floor. The kitchen has built-in Miele appliances, a heat recovery system and underfloor heating. The sitting room/BBQ room is an extremely rare and unique room with an indoor barbeque, which was imported from South Africa and built into the wall. This room also includes sliding door windows that fold all the way back, which gives access a patio area to the rear of the house. There is also a utility area with storage, bathroom, and laundry area. The bedroom accommodation is laid out on the first floor and comprises an excellent master bedroom suite with a spacious walk-in-wardrobe and ensuite. There are two additional bedrooms on this floor, one with a dressing room, which is fitted with plumbing to create a shower room. Either side of the atrium is a cosy library room and study.
Doctor’s House Floorplans
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GROUND FLOOR
FIRST FLOORHOME OFFICE
Studio/Home Office
To the rear of the Doctor’s House is a stunning stone studio / cottage with mezzanine. It contains a fitted
kitchenette, a shower room and mezzanine level and is currently used as a home office.
STUDIO/HOME OFFICE
HOME OFFICEGardens & Grounds
Both Firmount House and the Doctor’s House are centred around beautiful mature gardens and
grounds which are predominantly laid to lawn with magnificent specimen trees including 250-year-old
Copper Beech, Sequoia and Beech trees.
To the rear of the Doctor’s House is a wonderful, paved patio area enclosed by a beautiful stone wall
and is a great area for children. It includes a polytunnel with irrigation system with established strawberry
and raspberry plants. The back of the property is bordered by a stream which flows down to the River
Liffey.
Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2021.
All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432.General Remarks & Stipulations
Viewing Wayleaves and Rights of Access
Strictly by appointment by Savills Country Agency. The property will be sold with the benefit of all existing wayleave rights, including rights of access and rights of
way, whether public or private. The purchaser will be held to have satisfied themselves as to the nature of all such
Eircode rights and others.
Firmount House W91 V2R4
Doctor’s House W91 XY9X Lotting
It is intended to offer the property for sale as described, but the sellers reserve the right to divide the property
BER into further lots, or to withdraw the property, or to exclude any property shown in these particulars.
Firmount House C3 101169852
Doctor’s House B2 106044878 Plans, Areas and Schedules
These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been carefully
Fixtures & Fittings checked and computed by the selling agents and the sellers’ solicitor, and the purchaser shall be deemed to have
All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale including garden statuary, light fittings, and other removable satisfied himself as to the description of the property and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor
fittings, although some items may be available by separate negotiation. entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
Services Generally
Main’s water and electricity supplies, private drainage via two septic tanks, broadband, CCTV and alarm systems Should there be any discrepancy between these particulars, the General Remarks and Information, Stipulations
with remote viewing. and the Contract of Sale, the latter shall prevail.
Please be advised that the selling agents have not checked the services and any purchaser should satisfy themselves
Important Notice
with the availability and adequacy of all services.
Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
Entry & Possession
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either
Entry is by agreement with vacant possession.
here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no
responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any
Solicitors
offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
Seamus Maguire & Co Solicitors Rosemount
Main Street Blanchardstown Dublin 15
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only
D15 TK7AD
and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning,
Email: SusanCaffrey@seamusmaguire.ie Tel: +353 1 821 1288
building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers
must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Offers
Offers may be submitted to the selling agents, Savills, 33 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. Email address:
Brochure prepared June 2021.
country@savills.ie.
Closing Date
A date for best offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are asked to register their interest with the selling
agents following inspection. The sellers reserve the right to exchange a Contract for the sale of any part of the
subjects of sale ahead of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to accept the highest or any offer.
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