SITTING ON OVER ten acres close to the town of Celbridge in Co Kildare is a local landmark named Springfield House. This period property, dating to 1763, is a lesson in how to blend historic elegance with modern functionality, making it a great choice for all kinds of house hunters, from families to investors.
Springfield House is deeply rooted in Celbridge’s heritage and it’s famously linked to the author, Aidan Higgins who was born at Springfield in 1927 and later immortalised the house in his book, ‘Langrishe, Go Down’.
Now on the market for €2,750,000, this impressive estate has expansion potential, offering a unique opportunity to develop into a business venture or retain its historic charm as a private home.
Springfield House comprises a main house that spans a whopping 557 m². It has eight luxurious bedrooms that all have en suite bathrooms. The interiors exude sophistication, with original features such as coving, cornicing, high ceilings and sash windows.
The reception rooms, adorned with marble fireplaces and bay windows, are perfect for hosting elegant gatherings. The marble-floored grand entrance hall and the sunlit conservatory opening into a charming courtyard underscore the property’s stately appeal.
Additional accommodations include a wine cellar and a modern catering kitchen equipped to meet both personal and professional needs. The property also features a separate three-bed gate lodge, on sale separately, which combines traditional charm with contemporary upgrades.
The formal gardens at Springfield House are a horticultural delight, featuring meticulously maintained lawns, a millennium-old Yew tree and a unique row of intertwined beech trees. Stud-railed paddocks and a variety of fruit trees complete this idyllic setting, ensuring privacy and tranquility for homeowners and visitors.
Positioned just 25 km from Dublin city centre and 30 km from Dublin Airport, Springfield House offers a serene escape while remaining highly accessible. Celbridge itself is a vibrant town with supermarkets, dining options and plenty of recreational facilities.
With space for additional bedrooms and the potential conversion of stables into apartments, Springfield House offers substantial scope for further development. Whether envisioned as a luxurious family home or a boutique hospitality venture, this estate is a canvas of endless possibilities.
Springfield House, Celbridge, Co Kildare is on the market for €2,750,000 through Sherry Fitzgerald.
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