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Tour this utterly charming 1940s cottage with huge garden in Kildare – yours for €865,000

Willow Field blends vintage and modern touches throughout.

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FINDING A HOME that has heaps of potential but is already in great nick can make a house hunter feel like they’ve hit the jackpot. Willow Field is one such home, thanks to its long garden to the back and modern touches within. 

Willow Field dates to the ‘40s but has since been extended to create the four-bed family home we see today. Located on Newtown Road, just moments from the busy town of Celbridge, this 190 m² property sits on about.75  of an acre.

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Extensions and upgrades aside, Willow Field has managed to retain its original character. Spread across two floors, the home is versatile and spacious – ideal for a growing family. 

The ground floor is mostly open plan in layout, making it perfect for family life and entertaining. Large windows flood the rooms with natural light and the décor is sure to appeal to anyone who loves the classic style.

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The heart of the home is the kitchen and breakfast room, which has an impressive oak shaker-style fitted kitchen complete with a breakfast counter. The charming beamed ceiling and quarry-tiled flooring add a rustic feel, while recessed lighting offers a more modern touch. From the kitchen, an archway leads to the adjoining living and dining room, an elegant space featuring cherry wood flooring and a striking floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace.

The family room offers even more space to relax, with oak flooring, double doors opening onto a patio and beautiful views of the surrounding gardens. There’s also a cosy sunroom, soaking up the sun all year around.

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Upstairs, the home’s four bedrooms are generous in size. The main bedroom stands out with its split-level design, large fitted wardrobes and  sleek en suite bathroom. One of the other bedrooms even includes a study area, making it ideal for those who work from home or need extra space for hobbies.

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The ¾ of an acre Willow Field comes with is filled with mature trees and lush shrubbery providing a sense of privacy that’s close to a popular town. A raised deck, that gets the best of the sun, offers the perfect spot for outdoor dining or relaxing, too.

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For those with a love of the outdoors or perhaps a family pony, there’s a paddock to the rear, providing plenty of space for animal lovers or gardening enthusiasts. The gated entrance leads to a sweeping tarmacadam driveway with ample parking, which extends to a large steel-framed shed – ideal for storage or as a workshop.

Willow Field’s location between Celbridge and Ardclough is hard to beat. You’re just a five minute drive from Celbridge that’s home to plenty of shops, schools, restaurants and transport links, including the nearby Hazelhatch train station for anyone who needs to get to Dublin. 

The picturesque village of Ardclough is also close by, offering primary school, a vibrant GAA grounds and access to the Grand Canal Blueway Walking Trail.

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Willow Field is move-in ready, with many extras included in the sale, such as flooring, curtains, blinds, light fittings, and kitchen appliances. The home is also alarm-equipped, features oil-fired central heating and benefits from a low-maintenance exterior, making it as practical as it is beautiful. and , for those who might want to expand in the future, there’s excellent potential with the plot behind.

If you’re looking for a well located, spacious and beautifully presented family home with plenty of character, Willow Field is sure to tick off everything on your must-have list.

Willow Field, Newtown, Celbridge, Co Kildare is on the market for €865,000 through Sherry Fitzgerald.