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Mount Windsor House, Mountarmstrong, Donadea, County Kildare, W91FK13, Ireland

€1,950,000
Sherry FitzGerald, Country Homes, Farms and Estates
PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

SIZE

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Description

A BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED PERIOD RESIDENCE SET ON IMMACULATE PARKLAND WITH LANDSCAPED GARDENS AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES EXTENDING TO APPROX. 6.26 HECTARES (15.5 ACRES). THE HOME COMBINES CLASSIC ELEGANCE WITH MODERN COMFORT, FEATURING BESPOKE INTERIORS, A HANDCRAFTED KITCHEN, AND LUXURIOUS LIVING AREAS THROUGHOUT.

SPECIAL FEATURES
Fully restored period residence
Double glazed timber sash windows with working shutters
Bespoke in-frame kitchen with AGA
High-quality joinery and period details
Air-to-water heat pump system
Luxurious bathrooms
Private guest wing with own staircase
Landscaped gardens with specimen trees
Stud-railed paddocks with water supply
Stable yard with 7 stables, tack room & horse walker
CCTV & Alarm system
Antique Brass light switches & sockets throughout


DESCRIPTION
Located just a short drive from Clane, Co. Kildare, Mount Windsor House is a superbly restored period residence set on elevated, mature grounds with beautifully landscaped gardens, stud-railed paddocks, and full equestrian facilities. This elegant home blends timeless character with modern luxury. Inside, it features bespoke joinery, double glazed timber sash windows with working shutters, a handcrafted kitchen with an AGA, multiple reception rooms, and four spacious bedrooms finished to the highest standard. The property also includes a stable yard with seven stables, a tack room, a six-bay horse walker, a tennis court, a large storage shed, and a self-contained apartment. Meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout, from the formal box hedging and tree-lined driveway to the smart heating system & insulation

MOUNT WINDSOR HOUSE

Commanding a prime position within North Kildare's lush, countryside, Mount Windsor House is an exceptional period residence, immaculately restored and set within mature parkland setting with pristine gardens, and stud-railed paddocks. Just minutes from Clane and within easy reach of Dublin, this distinguished property offers the scale, craftsmanship, and presence rarely found in country homes, all set against a backdrop of carefully designed gardens.

Approaching Mount Windsor House, the sense of arrival is immediate. Tall wrought-iron electric gates open onto a long, formal avenue laid in fine gravel and bordered with granite curbing. The entrance is framed by mature laurel hedging and towering beech trees. The driveway splits with thoughtful precision: to the right, it leads directly to the stable yard; to the left, the main avenue curves elegantly toward the residence. The setting is nothing short of spectacular. The house looks out over Donadea Forest and sits at the centre of a meticulously maintained grounds. Box hedging outlines formal gardens, combined with border shrubs, manicured lawns, and stone patio areas designed to capture both light and views.
Upon entry, the original porch is framed with restored quoin stone surround which was stripped back during the renovation, Every window has been expertly had crafted by Timeless Sash Windows, traditional sash units with fully functional shutters that preserve the elegance of the period.

Inside, the grand entrance hall features engineered solid oak flooring and a handcrafted staircase. To the left, a reception room is a statement and is finished with bespoke panelling and flawless joinery. Each material and detail has been carefully chosen to enhance the architectural features without overwhelming them. At the rear of the ground floor is a dedicated home office with a lovely hunting scene wallpaper. To the right is an elegant drawing room, a perfect space for entertaining or relaxing, again, complete with period features and tall sash windows.

The heart of the home is a bespoke kitchen, crafted to exceptional standards by Karl Cullen Fitted Kitchen. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining on a grand scale, this space features in-frame timber cabinetry, shaker-style doors, and shiplap panelling. The central island anchors the room, and the electric AGA adds both function and focal point. A fully equipped butler's pantry provides additional storage and preparation space, and adjoining this area is a guest WC, utility room, and a boot room that connects the home with the outside of the property.

A barn-style sliding door marks the entrance to a separate wing of the home, where a staircase leads to a private upper level. Here, two elegant bedrooms feature bespoke fitted wardrobes and views across the gardens. A beautifully designed bathroom serves this section of the house. There is also a communications room on this floor.

Back in the main house, the main staircase rises to a landing that connects two luxurious bedrooms. Both rooms overlook the gardens and parkland beyond, with full-height sash windows framing the landscape like artwork. The main bathroom features a deep claw foot freestanding bath, shower with Sanitan fittings, and a flawless blend of classic and modern materials. French doors from here open onto a balcony positioned above the entrance porch, the perfect vantage point from which to take in the full scope of the property.

Throughout the property, every detail reflects a commitment to quality and longevity. The air-to-water heat pump system provides highly efficient heating. The home's insulation has been upgraded to meet exacting modern standards while preserving breathability and comfort. Every detail has been thought of, including the air vents which have been fitted with brushed brass decorative grills, adding to the elegance of this fine home.

GROUNDS & EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
To the rear, the gardens have been extended and redesigned with precision. A large, level lawn is bordered by structured buxus hedging and estate park railing, while a storage shed, designed with both practicality and character in mind, designed in a curve shape, it adds a layer of visual interest. Electric points are distributed throughout the garden for lighting, and a paved patio at the side of the house offers an outstanding outdoor space for gatherings and entertaining.

Mount Windsor's landscaping is of exceptional quality. Mature specimen trees, including beeches and weeping willows form a natural framework around the gardens. A tennis court can also be found within the gardens. Pathways meander through the lawns and there are thoughtfully planted borders along the gardens. Box hedging provides structure and add a sense of formality to the gardens. The stud-railed paddocks are also lined with laurel hedges and strategically planted hedges, each with its own water supply.

The yard lies close to the house, yet is entirely separate in its own right. It includes seven large stables, a tack room, and a generous shed suitable for storage or further equestrian use. A covered six-bay horse walker adds further functionality for the serious equestrian. A self-contained apartment with electric heating provides flexibility for guests, staff, or extended family. The property also benefits from a backup generator.

LOCATION
Donadea is a beautiful and peaceful part of North Kildare, home to the 640-acre Donadea Forest Park, a treasured local amenity offering nature trails, woodland walks, a picturesque lake, and a welcoming café, perfect for families, walkers, and nature lovers alike. Clongowes Wood College, one of Ireland's most renowned private secondary schools, lies just five minutes away.

The surrounding towns of Naas, Clane, and Maynooth are all within easy reach, offering a wide variety of amenities, shops, restaurants, and services. Naas, the largest of these, is a bustling town with excellent retail options, cinemas, eateries, and business facilities. Clane is a charming, growing town with a strong community feel, while Maynooth, just a 15-minute drive away, is is a bustling university town, blending vibrant student life with a rich historical atmosphere centred around Maynooth University and St. Patrick's College.
Sport and leisure opportunities abound in the area. Golf enthusiasts are spoiled for choice, with several world-class courses nearby, including The K Club in Straffan, a Ryder Cup venue that also features luxury spa facilities and fine dining. The Carton House Estate near Maynooth, frequently used by the Irish rugby team for training, also boasts two championship golf courses in an elegant, historic setting. Three of the nation's top racecourses, Naas, Punchestown, and the Curragh are all within Kildare.

Transport connections are excellent, with the M4 and M7 motorways easily accessible, making travel to Dublin and the wider Leinster region straightforward. Regular train services operate from nearby Maynooth and Sallins.

DISTANCES
5.4 km / 6 minutes to centre of Clane
10.3 km / 12 minutes to Straffan
11.3 km / 13 minutes to Maynooth
18.4 km / 22 minutes to Naas
14 3km / 19 minutes to Celbridge
34.5 km / 1 hour to Dublin City Centre
41.2 km / 40 minutes to Dublin Airport

All distances/times are approximate.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICES | Mains electricity, mains water, CCTV, Alarm system, septic tank, backup generator for main house & fibreoptic broadband

SALE METHOD | Private Treaty.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS | fitted carpets and white goods to be included in the sale.

TENURE & POSSESSION | The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession being given at the closing of sale.

VIEWING | Strictly By Private Appointment

Mount Windsor House, Mountarmstrong, Donadea, County Kildare, W91FK13, Ireland

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Distances are straight line measurements
  • Dublin(International)
    20.0 miles
  • Waterford(International)
    81.1 miles
  • Galway(International)
    92.2 miles
  • Belfast(International)
    94.2 miles
  • Knock(International)
    95.0 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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