Inside late RTÉ broadcaster Marian Finucane's stunning home as it hits market
The stunning five-bedroom Co Kildare home of the late RTE presenter Marian Finucane has been put up for sale for €1.35m.
Stream House, a sprawling 267 m2 property located right on the Dublin / Kildare / Wicklow border, was owned by the trailblazing broadcaster, who passed away in 2020, and her husband John Clarke, who died earlier this year.
Situated ju st 10 km from Punchestown Racecourse near the picturesque village of Kilteel, Stream House is a contemporary pavilion-style property.
Built in 2014 and extending to approximately 2,874 sq. ft., Stream House is a rare and remarkable country residence seamlessly blending elegant architecture with the serenity of its natural surroundings.
The beautifully designed property is s et within 22 acres of enchanting grounds and boasts an exquisite Zen-inspired Japanese gardens which have been carefully designed with meandering streams, expansive reflective ponds, and artfully crafted pathways and stonework.
Inside, prospective homeowners will find a smartly designed library, an open-plan kitchen and dining area, along with an e xpansive main living room offering ample space for relaxation and entertaining.
Stream House comes with five generously proportioned bedrooms, each offering its own unique aspect of the gardens or countryside views, while each bedroom also benefits from a private ensuite bathroom.
You can check out the property, and its stunning Japanese gardens, via the photo gallery below
Stream House was built in 2014 and extends to approximately 267 sq. mt. / 2,874 sq. ft. (Image: MyHome.ie) 1 of 25 (Image: MyHome.ie) 2 of 25
At heart of Stream House lies an exquisite Zen-inspired Japanese gardens (Image: MyHome.ie) 3 of 25
The property also features expansive reflective ponds (Image: MyHome.ie) 4 of 25 (Image: MyHome.ie) 5 of 25
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