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Bridlewood House, Forenaughts Little, Naas, County Kildare, W91H59R, Ireland

£4,309,470
€4,950,000
Sherry FitzGerald, Country Homes, Farms and Estates
PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

6

SIZE

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Description

A LUXURIOUSLY FINISHED NEO-GEORGIAN RESIDENCE SET ON APPROX. 13.88 ACRES WITH FORMAL GARDENS, WOODLANDS, A RIVER, TENNIS COURT, AND STABLES. THE SIX-BEDROOM HOME FEATURES GRAND RECEPTION ROOMS, A BESPOKE KITCHEN, AND AN ORANGERY. A SEPARATE PAVILION INCLUDES OFFICE AND SPA FACILITIES, OFFERING THE PERFECT BALANCE OF ELEGANCE, PRIVACY, AND LIFESTYLE.

SPECIAL FEATURES
Beautiful Neo Georgian-style home
Fully and beautifully refurbished, updated and maintained
Six bedrooms
Large office pavilion with spa facilities
Luxuriously finished reception rooms
Approx. 13.88 acres of grounds including formal gardens, terraced lawns and woodland
Tennis Court
Separate Gate Lodge
Walled garden
Close proximity to M7 & Dublin

DESCRIPTION
Bridlewood House is a luxurious country residence set within approx. 13.88 acres of mature parkland in Forenaughts Little, County Kildare. This exceptional property offers a rare combination of space, privacy, and lifestyle, featuring six elegant bedrooms, extensive reception rooms, an impressive orangery, and a separate office pavilion with spa facilities.

The property includes woodlands, a cascading river, walled garden, tennis court, 5 stables and barn along with a charming gate lodge. Beautifully finished throughout, Bridlewood House balances elegant sophistication with modern comfort, perfectly located just minutes from the M7 motorway and within easy reach of Naas, Dubin, and the K Club.

BRIDLEWOOD HOUSE
Set behind electric gates and approached via a sweeping, tree-lined avenue, Bridlewood House immediately impresses. A charming gate lodge sits at the entrance, while a golden gravel driveway, bordered by granite cobbles, leads gracefully through the manicured grounds to the main house.

Presented in an elegant Neo-Georgian style, the residence is a showcase of symmetry and classical design, featuring a portico-framed entrance and a striking orangery extending from one side. The façade is enhanced with box hedging, mature wisteria, and colourful seasonal shrubs, creating a picture-perfect setting for this remarkable home.

The interiors of Bridlewood House have been finished to an exceptional standard, combining timeless style with luxurious detail. A gracious entrance hall sets the tone, with a sweeping grand staircase, marble fireplace, and polished floors. The layout is designed for both elegant entertaining and relaxed family living.

At the rear of the hall, three exquisite interconnecting reception rooms form the heart of the home. The central drawing room is a showstopper, with three sets of French doors opening onto the terrace, an ornate fireplace, and high ceilings. To one side, sliding doors open into a tastefully finished library, fitted with custom bookcases and traditional library lighting, an inviting retreat. On the other side, the formal dining room boasts a hand-carved fireplace, creating an ideal space for refined entertaining. The orangery, with its soaring ceiling and wall-to-wall glazing, is a magnificent, light-filled room, perfect in all seasons.

To the front of the house, a breakfast room leads through to the bespoke kitchen, which is crafted with in-frame cabinetry, a Belfast sink, timber-topped island, and fitted with a traditional Aga, electric ovens, and a gas hob. Custom timber cabinetry offers both style and functionality. Beyond the kitchen lies a family room, warm and welcoming, with French doors opening to the garden and further fitted units that continue the home's refined aesthetic. This wing also includes a pantry, utility room, guest bathroom, and a substantial games room, suitable for use as a billiards room, cinema, or even an additional bedroom suite.

Upstairs, the six luxurious bedrooms are beautifully appointed, each offering generous proportions and timeless charm. The principal suite is a true retreat, featuring a walk-in wardrobe, expansive sleeping area, and a spa-style en suite with a jacuzzi bath overlooking the gardens.

GROUNDS AND FACILITIES
A detached office pavilion is finished to an exceptional standard, cladded in oak panelling and fitted with custom cabinetry. This space includes multiple office rooms, ideal for working from home or managing a business. The pavilion also features a wellness suite with steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, shower, and bathroom facilities, perfect for relaxation.
Beyond the house and pavilion, the grounds extend to approx. 13.88 acres and are beautifully landscaped. A combination of formal gardens, woodlands, and parkland ensures year-round interest. Notable planting includes mature oak, beech, cherry blossom, hydrangeas, and the iconic wisteria climbing the main house.
Recreational and equestrian facilities are superb, with a tennis court, five stables, and a large barn for storage or conversion. There is a beautiful walled garden with outdoor fire perfect for evening entertaining. The grounds offer both structure and softness, perfectly suited for family life, entertaining, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature in private luxury.

LOCATION
The townland of Forenaughts Little is a peaceful and highly regarded area surrounded by lush pastureland and rolling countryside in the heart of County Kildare's most sought-after equestrian and rural settings. Bridlewood is ideally positioned here, just 9 km from the vibrant commuter town of Naas, offering a wonderful balance between tranquil country living and accessibility to urban conveniences.
With a population of approximately 20,700, Naas is located just 32 km (20 miles) from Dublin city centre. The nearby N7 Naas Dual Carriageway connects the town directly to Dublin and the M50, while the M7 provides routes to the South and South West of Ireland. Naas itself offers a wealth of amenities, including major supermarkets, boutique shopping, restaurants, cafés, schools, and family-friendly attractions such as a cinema and leisure facilities.

The town of Naas is steeped in history, with its Irish name, Nás na Ríogh, meaning "Meeting Place of the Kings," referencing the town's role in hosting early royal and parliamentary gatherings. It later developed as a walled market town and became an important administrative hub for County Kildare, hosting law courts, a racecourse, and the former Devoy Barracks. Today, Naas remains the county town and continues to grow, with plans for further housing developments and a projected population increase in the coming years.

Bridlewood is also perfectly placed for a wide variety of sporting pursuits. The surrounding countryside is at the heart of Ireland's equestrian tradition, with several local riding schools and stables. Punchestown Racecourse-one of the leading venues for National Hunt racing in Ireland-is located nearby and hosts the iconic Punchestown Festival each April. Naas Racecourse also offers a busy calendar of flat and jump racing fixtures throughout the year.

For golfing enthusiasts, the property is just 16 km (10 miles) from the K Club, a world-renowned championship golf resort set on the banks of the River Liffey in Straffan. The K Club boasts two Arnold Palmer-designed courses, including the Palmer North Course, which hosted the 2006 Ryder Cup as well as numerous Irish Opens. The resort is also home to luxurious spa facilities, fine dining, and a five-star hotel, making it a landmark destination not only for golf but for lifestyle and leisure.

Other nearby golf clubs include Naas Golf Club, Craddockstown Golf Club, and Palmerstown House Estate, offering plenty of choice for those who enjoy time on the fairways.

Combining a prime Kildare location, peaceful rural surroundings, and proximity to prestigious sporting venues and transport links, Bridlewood presents an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking quality living in one of Leinster's most desirable areas.

3.6 km / 6minutes to Johnstown and the M7
5.1 km / 7 minutes to Kill
9 km / 9 minutes to Naas
24.4 km / 24 minutes to Newbridge
23. km / 29 minutes to Maynooth
35 km / 40 minutes to Dublin
41.4 km / 3 minutes to Dublin Airport
All distances are approximate.

Bridlewood House, Forenaughts Little, Naas, County Kildare, W91H59R, Ireland

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Distances are straight line measurements
  • Dublin(International)
    20.3 miles
  • Waterford(International)
    74.7 miles
  • Galway(International)
    97.2 miles

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About Sherry FitzGerald, Country Homes, Farms and Estates

176 Pembroke Road Ballsbridge Dublin D04 EN80

Looking at the company today and thinking back to its’ origins, it’s interesting to see how, in the 30 or so years since its formation, the business has now grown to become Ireland’s largest, fully diversified property advisory firm servicing the residential and commercial property markets. Sherry FitzGerald was founded in 1982 as a result of the amalgamation of 2 companies – FitzGerald & Partners (founded 1972) and Sherry & Sons (founded in 1949). Back in 1982 we had just one residential office on Merrion Row in Dublin 2 with a second office in Terenure not opening until 1989.

Despite the economic difficulties of the 1980’s, the company recruited for the future by forming a team of young property professionals who shared a common vision of a new type of auctioneering company. From the start, we practiced a strong gender balance philosophy, a philosophy we have continued to practice to this day. We understood the absolute prerequisite to have a strong ethical foundation, combined with a sense of unparalleled customer service. That is why, back then, we introduced a non-negotiable rule of not allowing anyone in the company to buy a second-hand house off our own books, coupled with introducing opening 7 days a week into what had traditionally been a ‘9.30 – 5.30 & closed for lunch’ industry. Our strap line in those early days was ‘the new generation of estate agents’ which subsequently evolved into ‘the agent you’d recommend to a friend’.

In 1992 we were the first organisation in the history of the State, outside the Department of the Environment, to provide coherent house price information to the general public and subsequently launched our Dublin house price index in 1996. Today we employ 4 economists and, through all the challenges of the greatest property crash in Europe, we kept our commitment to research and transparent information by not only retaining this function, but by further resourcing it. Our national property index, launched in 1999, is a benchmark in terms of accurate reporting of house price trends. Every 3 months, over the last 15 years, this national index has been published without fear or favour.

In 1998 we opened our first office outside Dublin in Galway. In the same year we launched one of Ireland’s first property websites – www.sherryfitz.ie.

1998 also saw us consolidate our growing commercial presence by forming a joint venture company with the global property advisory firm DTZ Holdings – DTZ Sherry FitzGerald. Today DTZ Sherry FitzGerald is Ireland’s most successful and only nationwide commercial property advisor with offices in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and an associated office in Belfast.

In 1999 we launched Ireland’s first ever national property franchise organisation. Today there are 66 Sherry FitzGerald franchise offices, providing property advice in every corner of Ireland.

In the same year the Group acquired the Ross McParland New Homes business which was subsequently rebranded Sherry FitzGerald New Homes.

The new century kicked off with the acquisition of Cork’s leading residential estate agency, Burton Crowley O’Flynn, later rebranded Sherry FitzGerald and now occupying a flagship office, housing both our Commercial and Residential business on Lapps Quay in the heart of Cork city.

The year 2000 also saw the launch of Mortgage Insight, later rebranded Sherry FitzGerald Financial Services, providing independent mortgage and financial advice.

In 2000 our Chief Executive, Mark FitzGerald, came up with the idea of launching a national property portal and led the process of putting together the team, the partners and the investors that made it happen, with the subsequent successful launch of MyHome.ie in 2001. MyHome.ie quickly became Ireland’s largest and most innovative property website and, 5 years after its launch, was acquired by the Irish Times.

Meanwhile, DTZ Sherry FitzGerald was growing rapidly. In 2004 the company acquired the niche commercial practice of CS Tierney O’Neill as well as further strengthening the Cork commercial business by acquiring the former Collier Jackson Stops office.

In 2005 Sherry FitzGerald successfully diversified into the U.K. market with the acquisition of the 150 year old, central and West London estate agency of Marsh & Parsons. In the following year, Marsh & Parsons acquired another London estate agency, Vanstons, which was rebranded Marsh & Parsons, and in the subsequent 5 years we grew this network to 14 London offices employing over 200 people. In 2011 we successfully sold the Marsh & Parsons business leaving the business debt free.

The timing of the Marsh & Parsons acquisition also helped to protect the Sherry FitzGerald parent business during the depths of the property crash, enabling us to keep all our own offices open and 200 people directly employed. This made us the largest Irish property business to emerge from the crash.

In 2006 we launched two community initiatives supported by the Sherry FitzGerald Foundation. Firstly, the "Your Home Away From Home" which saw us underwrite the purchase of 5 Fontenoy Street, Phibsboro for Temple Street Children´s Hospital to use as parents’ accommodation for two families 365 days a year. We subsequently arranged two successful 10km Walkathons to raise funds for the project. Secondly, we were instrumental in the establishment of Amawele - a new national charity which now twins 85 schools in Ireland with schools in the Eastern and West Cape of South Africa.

In 2008 we were chosen by Christie’s International Real Estate to be their exclusive affiliate in Ireland. This partnership gives sellers of prestige homes in Ireland access to international markets. Likewise we can also offer the owners of luxury property abroad access to local expertise when they come to sell, via the global Christie’s International Real Estate network.

In 2013, we acquired our two residential franchise offices in Galway and Limerick and opened our first Blackrock office in 2014. Since its foundation in August 1982, the Sherry FitzGerald Group has grown from a small fledgling company in one location to a nationwide, diversified business operating in 88 different locations. Currently we employ 315 people directly in our 22 owned offices across a diversified residential and commercial property business (18 residential, 4 commercial), alongside our franchise business with an additional 69 offices throughout Ireland, separately employing over 200 people. Sherry FitzGerald Group remains an Irish privately owned business and committed to leading the marketplace as we have done over the last 32 years.

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