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Pics: Late Marian Finucane's Kildare home hits market for over €1million
Late RTÉ presenter Marian Finucane's home in Kildare has hit the market for a €1.35million price tag.
Located just outside of Naas in Co Kildare, Marian and her husband John, who passed away earlier this year, made the house, which is situated on a massive 22 acres, a home — which blends incredible modern architecture with serene surroundings. Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle
The property is flooded with natural light throughout once you've gained access via the two electronic gates, and enter the home via the stunning courtyard. The entrance hall boasts an incredible vaulted ceiling, complete with architectural light panels that create a dramatic but welcoming space.
A smartly designed study/library space provides a lovely serene indoor area, and the home also boasts a stunning expanded living room that is perfect for entertaining. Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle
Built with functionality and style in mind, the open plan kitchen cum dining area is the heart of the home — and can be easily dressed up for entertaining, and just as easily stripped back for day to day dining, while providing ample natural light no matter the weather.
The five bedrooms are generously proportioned, with each one offering a unique view of the incredible gardens. All five bedrooms also benefit from a private en-suite bathroom. Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle
While the home itself is, obviously, incredible, the grounds on which the home is situated is where Stream House really shines — with a Zen-inspired Japanese garden, the area provides beautifully meandering streams, expansive reflective ponds and artfully crafted pathways and stonework.
Complementing these gardens are the stud railed paddocks as well as a well-appointed stable yard, adding to the charm of the home. Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle
As for who the home's previous owners were, Marian Finucane was of course, one of the country's most recognisable broadcasters. She and John met when she was 20 and he was 34, and despite not pursuing a romantic relationship, they began an affair a number of years later.
The couple had two children together, SInéad and Jack, but unfortunately Sinéad passed away from leukaemia in 1990. The couple wed in 2015, and Marian passed away aged 69 in 2020. Widower John passed away five years later, in February of this year.
Stream House, Punchestown, Co Kildare is available via J.P. & M Doyle, with an asking price of €1,350,000. Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle Pic: J.P. & M. Doylevv Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle Pic: J.P. & M. Doyle
