Co. Kildare Median Price | Map | Street view | Nearby | Property Description: | Beautiful period home with bright and spacious rooms, lovingly restored to an exceptionally high standard. - Former Marsh family residence - Adjacent to Dublin County boundary - Completely private and not overlooked - Riverside house, protected from flooding - 18km / 30 minutes drive from Dublin City Centre Marshfield House is discreetly hidden behind automatic gates at the end of a cul-de-sac between St. Catherine's Park and the River Liffey, downstream from Castletown House and Leixlip Castle. It is conveniently located just five minutes walk from Leixlip village. Approaching along the driveway curving below the 200 year old blue cedars, you will be amazed at the serene, peaceful and private setting of this impressive property. Walking beneath floral arches to the riverfront you are surrounded by nature. If you aren't into fishing, you can just sit in the sunshine and enjoy the sound of the gurgling water, gazing across the river to mature woodlands. Looking back to the house you can see the impressive five bay faade of this Queen Anne period residence at the top of the sweeping lawn. Entering through the arched doorway, the lofted hall features an original staircase with hand-carved banisters and a matching arched window on the half-landing. To your right is a beautifully proportioned formal drawing room with an Adams style carved white marble fireplace. Beyond this is a lovely bright oriental room with lots of windows. To your left is the formal dining room with large corner fireplace. Behind this, a passage with service bells opens to the atmospheric kitchen with original arched stone hearth. French doors lead from here to a sunroom set in a sunny south-facing walled courtyard. To the rear is another large conservatory with French doors opening to the rear courtyard. Up the main staircase is a bright and spacious landing and three enormous bed |
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