THE LANDENSTOWN ESTATE
Sallins, County Kildare, Ireland
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THE LANDENSTOWN ESTATE, SALLINS, COUNTY KILDARE, IRELAnd
XAW044918 - Landenstown House, Caragh - 1952 - Copyright Historic England
THE LANDENSTOWN ESTATE IS A SUPERB PALLADIAN COUNTRY HOUSE ON
SOME 137 HECTARES (338 ACRES) OF PARKLANDS LOCATED JUST OUTSIDE
THE TOWN OF SALLINS IN COUNTY KILDARE.
IN ALL, THE ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES A 532 SQ. M. (5,726 SQ. FT.) PERIOD
COUNTRY HOME IN NEED OF FULL RESTORATION, TOGETHER WITH TWO
GATE LODGES, ALSO IN NEED OF FULL RESTORATION.
532 sq m / 5,726 sq ft (approx.)
For Sale by Private Treaty
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XAW044922 - Landenstown House, Caragh - 1952 - Copyright Historic England
LOTTING
LOT 1: LANDENSTOWN HOUSE AND LANDS ON SOME 105 HECTARES (260
ACRES) TO INCLUDE THE MANSION HOUSE AND TWO GATE LODGES.
LOT 2: PASTURE LANDS WITH SOME 32 HECTARES (78 ACRES).
LOT 3: THE LANDENSTOWN ESTATE - THE ENTIRE (LOT 1 AND 2).
Dublin City Centre – 37 km | 22 miles
Dublin International Airport – 44 km | 27 miles
Sallins – 5 km | 3 miles
Naas – 12 km | 7 miles
M50 Motorway Interchange – 29 km | 18 miles
LOCATION
Positioned in a much sought after location, just 5 km / 3 miles from the attractive village of Sallins, 37 km / 22
miles from Dublin City Centre and within easy access to Dublin International Airport from N7/M50 trunk
roads, The Landenstown Estate is a truly unique opportunity to enjoy country living, whilst being within easy
reach of the capital.
Sallins is the anglicised name of Na Solláin which means “The willows”. It has a population of around 5,283
according to the 2011 census. Theobald Wolfe Tone is buried near Sallins Village in Bodenstown Graveyard.
Each summer, Irish Republicans of various political and paramilitary groupings congregate at Sallins to hold
commemorations at Tone’s grave. The town is located some 3.5 km from the town of Naas.
The town of Naas is steeped in history, with the Irish language name for Naas, Nás Na Ríogh literally
meaning ‘meeting place of the Kings’, as the town is said to have historically hosted meetings of pre-Norman
Irish Kings from the Kingdom of Leinster. Some meetings also took place in Naas of the Parliament of
Ireland after the Norman invasion in 1169–71.
A mayor and council were selected by the richer merchants and landowners; the mayor was titled the
“Sovereign of Naas” and carried a ceremonial mace until the post was abolished in 1840.
Naas became known as the ‘county town’ due to its importance as a place for trading, public meetings and local
administration, with its law courts, racecourse and the army’s Devoy Barracks that closed 1998.
Today, Naas is the 15th largest town in Ireland. The town is planning new housing developments during the
next five years with a projected population of 30,000.
A local tradition recorded in the nineteenth century is that the stone was hurled by Finn MacCumhail from
the top of the Hill of Allen during a contest. Gerald of Wales, in his twelfth century book; The Topography
of Ireland, referred to the Punchestown stone as the Giant’s Dance and related how it and the other standing
stones of the area had been brought by giants from Africa and set up on the plains of Kildare near Naas.
The Landenstown Estate lies with the Kildare Hunt country offering hunting with the Kildare Foxhounds,
whilst the Ballymacad, Shillelagh, Carlow, Ward Union and Meath packs are all within easy boxing distance.
There a number of magnificent golf courses within close proximity that include The K-Club, Carton House
in Maynooth and Palmerstown Golf Course in Naas, with Druid’s Glen and Powerscourt within one hour’s
drive. The Grand Canal that bounds the Estate from Sallins to nearby Digby Bridge offers the opportunity
for fishing.
THE LANDENSTOWN ESTATE
The main house is situated in the heart of the Estate with a wonderful meandering driveway leading to this
substantial two storey structure. It is a magnificent example of its era, constructed in the mid-eighteenth
century. The residence, retaining some beautiful features with superbly proportioned rooms, is in need of
full restoration. Landenstown enjoys stunning views over the surrounding countryside and indeed the
Dublin Mountains are a welcome backdrop. The Estate is partially bounded by the Grand Canal which is
an excellent amenity for walking or fishing.
The entrance hall is an inviting space with a feature staircase. The principal reception rooms comprise a
drawing room, dining room and library. These rooms are well proportioned and offer excellent space for
entertaining with wonderful scenic views. The first floor, with the higher elevation, offers more magnificent
views. On the first floor there are 5 principal bedrooms with space for possible dressing rooms and ensuite
areas. The layout could lend itself to allow for larger master bedroom suite with living area, bathroom
and guest bedroom suites. To the east of the main house, the Courtyard has potential to be renovated to
provide further accommodation, subject to full planning permission from the local county council.
GATE LODGES
Positioned at the main entrance are two Gate Lodges and single storey buildings in need of complete
restoration.
THE STABLE AND FARM
To the right of the main house, accessed from a separate farm entrance from the main avenue, is a stable
yard with a number of loose boxes, hay barns and storage areas.
THE LANDS
The Estate contains large areas of high quality productive agricultural lands that are suitable for a number
of uses and are interspersed with beautiful areas of amenity lands bounded on one side by the Grand
Canal. The lands have been unkempt in recent years, but can easily be brought back to productive lands.
The grounds benefit from numerous mature shrubs and trees, which include some notable specimens. The
majority of the boundary of the lands are fenced and there is excellent mature hedging throughout.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Services and Features
The property is serviced by mains electricity, well water and drainage is to septic tanks within the grounds.
Solicitors
Eversheds Solicitor
Ref: Michael Neary
One Earlsfort Centre, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, Ireland
T: +353 1 6644 200 F: +353 1 6644 300 | E: [email protected]
Tenure and Possession
The property is offered for sale freehold by private treaty with vacant possession being given at the closing of
the sale.
Local Authority & Protected Status
Within the Kildare County Council Development Plan | Record of Protected Structures as of 2nd May 2011.
| RPS No. B13-15 | Landenstown House, Landenstown | 6”Map - House 13
Mapping And Rights Of Way
The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters and rights of way contained in or
referred to in the Deeds.
BER
The Main House – Exempt
directions
The property is situated some 12 km from Naas, just off the Sallins/Clane road. From Sallins take the first left turn, crossing Millicent Bridge after some 600 yards and continue for about 0.5 mile and turn left. Proceed for 0.8
mile and turn left signed Newbridge (8 km). Continue for about 0.2 mile to Digby Bridge and turn right and immediately right again (100 yards). Follow the Grand Canal for about 0.5 mile and the property is on the left hand
side immediately before the next bridge.
floor plans
Selling Agents
ROSEANNE DE VERE HUNT
Head of Country Homes, Farms & Estates – Director
Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes, Farms & Estates
164 Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
T: +353 (0)1 237 6402
M: +353 (0)87 412 2356
E: [email protected]
PHILIP GUCKIAN
Manager
Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes, Farms & Estates
164 Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
T: +353 (0)1 237 6300
M: +353 (0)87 660 8639
E: [email protected]
www.sherryfitz.ie
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