The ‘luxurious' country pad with tennis court, gym, hot tub & sauna on Irish market for €4.95m – it's mins from Dublin
TAKE a look at the impressive country mansion that has entered the Irish market for a whopping €4,950,000.
Located in the countryside of Forenaughts in Naas, Co
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The gorgeous country mansion has entered the Irish market for €4,950,000
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The interiors of the property are beautiful
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The open-plan kitchen is breathtaking
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The Bridlewood House is situated in the sought-after area of mature parkland in Forenaughts, home to many gorgeous fields and woodlands.
Naas is just minutes from the property and offers a vast range of amenities and facilities, including supermarkets, local shops, restaurants, bars, cafes, a hospital, childcare facilities,
And it is near a prime location for excellent schools, providing top-quality education to children.
There are buses and
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The luxury
Driving up to the property provides a quiet and serene setting with a tree-lined avenue and a golden gravel driveway, bordered by granite cobbles.
The pad was built 25 years ago with every last detail carefully designed by the current owners, and they even flew to Carrara in
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Entering the magnificent property, you are greeted by a spacious and bright entrance hallway with access to the living room, the kitchen/breakfast room, the office and the stairwell access to the first floor.
The living room features gorgeous carpet flooring, a stone brick fireplace with a built-in stove, large French window doors to the patio and access to the study office with a library.
The 'charming' Irish castle on market with a host of perks
Near the study, there's a breathtaking observatory room with a classic charm, surrounded by grid-paned windows and a partial glass ceiling with natural daylight coming in - the space is designed to be cosy all year round.
The open-plan kitchen comes with built-in cream units, marble countertops, integrated appliances, an island with storage, a wine cooler and a walk-in pantry.
The dining area has a long wooden table that seats up to ten people and enjoys the views of the gardens.
Beside the dining area, there's a family room that features gorgeous lounging chairs, a large TV and courtyard access - the perfect room for movie nights with the family.
The first floor consists of a master suite, a primary suite, four spacious bedrooms and a main bathroom.
The master suite has a spacious master bedroom, a bay window with seating, a fully tiled ensuite bathroom with a jacuzzi and rainfall shower, and a dressing room with walk-in wardrobes.
The primary suite comes with a spacious bedroom, a fully tiled ensuite bathroom with a rainfall shower and space for a desk or storage units.
The spacious bedrooms have beautiful fitted carpet flooring, a large window overlooking the gardens, a double bed, a floor-to-ceiling wardrobe and space for a vanity table.
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The property also has a detached office pavilion, which includes multiple office rooms ideal for working from home or managing a business.
It also features a wellness suite with a steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, shower and bathroom facilities.
There's also a gate lodge, consisting of a living room, a kitchen, two spacious bedrooms and a main bathroom.
On the grounds, it features a combination of formal gardens, woodlands and parkland, and notable planting includes mature oak, beech, cherry blossom, hydrangeas, and the iconic wisteria climbing the main house.
Recreational and equestrian facilities include a tennis court, five stables, and a large barn for storage or conversion.
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The master bedroom comes with an ensuite bathroom and dressing room
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The pad comes with a tennis court
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The property has a dedicated space for the gym, sauna and steam room
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The pad has entered the market this week
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