
Graiguesallagh, Maynooth, Co. KildareW23FY83
€595,000
3 Bed~133 m²~BER E
What you'll like:
- Generous Land Holding: The property includes approximately 2.2 acres of mature grounds and a grass paddock, offering excellent potential for equestrian activities or hobby farming.
- Historic Architectural Character: Dating back to the early 1800s and originally built for the Duke of Leinster's Land Agent, the residence retains wonderful period features and original cast iron fireplaces.
- Sensible Modern Extension: Attractively extended and upgraded about 20 years ago, the home now provides a comfortable 133 square meters of functional living space over two levels.
- Traditional Stone Outbuildings: A range of beautiful cut-stone outbuildings at the rear provides versatile ancillary space with exciting potential for various uses subject to planning.
- Significant Road Frontage: The included grass paddock benefits from substantial road frontage and established boundary hedging, ensuring good shelter and independent access possibilities.
- Convenient Location: Situated just a short drive from the bustling university town of Maynooth, combining tranquil countryside living with local train station access.
- Commuter Friendly Access: The property is located approximately a 35-minute drive from Dublin city and its international airport, with the M4 motorway easily accessible.
- Private Gated Entrance: Access is managed via an electronically controlled gated entrance that leads into a charming gravelled courtyard at the rear of the residence.
- Spacious Bedroom Accommodation: Features three well-proportioned bedrooms, including two large upstairs ensuite bedrooms that offer comfortable private facilities for occupants.
- Included Appliances: Carpets, blinds, light fittings, and kitchen appliances are included in the sale, reducing immediate setup costs for the incoming buyer.
- Family Friendly Amenities: Located nearby the magnificent state-owned 600-acre Donadea Forest Park, providing exceptional outdoor recreational space for the entire family.
- Established Boundary Landscaping: Mature gardens and trees surround the property, affording great shelter and enhancing the overall privacy and rural sylvan aesthetic.
- Bright Kitchen Space: The kitchen and dining room is a generously proportioned area featuring contemporary fitted units, tiled splashbacks, and multiple windows for natural light.
- Integrated Security System: The residence is already equipped with an alarm system, offering an added layer of initial security for the new homeowner.
- Generous Storage Options: Includes a very spacious hotpress and a large rear hallway with understairs storage, helping to keep living spaces organized and clutter-free.
- Accessible Ground Floor Facilities: Features a ground-floor bedroom and a bathroom equipped with an accessible shower area, accommodating diverse mobility requirements.
- Stable Asking Price: The asking price has remained stable at 595000 euros without increases, which may indicate a motivated seller or a realistic initial pricing strategy.
- Rare Market Offering: Properties combining period grandeur, extensive outbuildings, and acreage in North Kildare rarely come to market, representing a unique purchase opportunity.
- Strong Rental Potential: Proximity to Maynooth University and commuter links could support high rental demand for the outbuildings if converted successfully.
- Generous Ceiling Proportions: The traditional period layout benefits from good room volumes and natural light, enhancing the overall charm and livability of the home.
But keep in mind:
- Poor Energy Rating: The property carries a weak BER rating of E, which indicates high potential heating costs and signifies that significant thermal upgrades will be necessary.
- Energy Upgrade Costs: Bringing a period home with an E energy rating up to modern efficiency standards will require substantial capital investment in insulation and heating.
- Outbuilding Development Risks: The traditional cut-stone outbuildings require professional architectural assessment to evaluate structural integrity and feasibility for residential conversion.
- Planning Permission Hurdles: Any intended commercial, residential, or agricultural conversion of the outbuildings will be strictly subject to obtaining necessary local authority consents.
- Period Maintenance Demands: Historic structures dating back to the early 1800s demand specialized ongoing maintenance and higher upkeep budgets to preserve original architectural features.
- Septic Tank Verification: Buyers must independently investigate the status, capacity, and compliance of any private wastewater treatment systems serving this rural property.
- Well Water Dependency: Rural properties in this area often rely on private wells, requiring thorough water quality testing and pump system inspections by the buyer.
- Oil Fired Heating Reliance: The home relies on oil-fired central heating, which can expose occupants to fluctuating fuel prices and requires regular tank and boiler servicing.
- Single Bathroom Ground Floor: The main ground-floor bathroom serves as the primary facility for the downstairs living areas, which may create bottlenecks during gatherings.
- Potential Damp Issues: Older period structures combined with an E energy rating often suffer from rising or penetrating damp that requires specialist damp-proofing remediation.
- Staircase and Layout Quirks: The integration of a period cottage with a modern extension may present awkward transitional ceiling heights or narrow stair configurations.
- Electrical System Age: Older houses often retain outdated wiring that may not meet current safety standards, necessitating a comprehensive electrical survey before purchase.
- Roof and Timber Condition: The extensive timber structures and historic roof elements should be professionally surveyed for woodworm, dry rot, and slate degradation.
- Agricultural Boundary Upkeep: Maintaining boundary hedging, stone walls, and the 2.2-acre paddock requires ongoing physical labor and landscape management expenses.
- Traffic and Road Safety: Road frontage on rural Kildare routes can experience fast-moving local traffic, requiring careful management of the gated vehicle entrance.
- Lack of Clear Property Type: The official listing classification is ambiguous, meaning buyers should verify precise legal title boundaries and land folio registrations.
- Limited Bathroom Count: Having only two ensuite bathrooms upstairs and one shower room downstairs means total facilities are modest relative to the generous acreage.
- Future Expansion Restrictions: Strict local rural housing planning policies in County Kildare may limit a buyer's ability to further expand the existing footprint.
- Surface Water Drainage: Low-lying rural grounds and courtyards should be inspected for proper surface water drainage to prevent pooling during heavy winter rainfall.
- Historic Modification Records: Buyers should verify that all historical extensions and alterations carried out twenty years ago possess full local authority planning compliance.
Price positioning
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- The asking price for this historic property appears reasonably positioned or slightly undervalued relative to its unique offering, largely because it combines a generous 133 square meter Victorian residence with an extensive 2.2-acre holding and traditional cut-stone outbuildings.
- Upward valuation signals stem from the presence of valuable acreage, a functional paddock suitable for equestrian use, and exceptional outbuildings that carry significant redevelopment potential subject to necessary planning consents in a highly sought-after semi-rural location.
- Potential factors that could undermine this pricing include the poor energy rating of E which will inevitably require immediate capital expenditure for thermal upgrades, alongside the ongoing maintenance costs associated with preserving an older period structure.
- Additional relevant market dynamics involve the strong commuter appeal of North Kildare near Maynooth, where countryside properties featuring historic charm and acreage routinely attract robust interest from buyers seeking lifestyle transformations near Dublin.
Build Analysis
What we know from similar construction types
- The property is a characterful period cottage dating back to the early 1800s, originally associated with the Duke of Leinster's Land Agent, and was attractively extended and upgraded around 20 years ago to provide approximately 133 sqm of accommodation.
- Given its age, a buyer should investigate the condition of original structures, historic damp-proofing, roof integrity, insulation levels, and the compatibility of materials used in the past extension.
- The property includes a traditional stone-built courtyard with a range of cut-stone outbuildings offering potential for various uses, subject to obtaining necessary planning consents and compliance verifications.
- The residence sits on approximately 2.2 acres with a paddock and mature gardens, meaning a buyer should verify boundary lines, rights of way, and any restrictions associated with agricultural or equestrian use.
Retrofit Cost*
Possible renovating / insulating expenditure
- The property has a BER rating of E, indicating poor energy efficiency and significant heat loss typical of older extended period structures.
- A deep retrofit to bring the property up to a modern energy-efficient standard (such as a BER rating of A) for a 133 sqm detached home is estimated to cost between €50,000 and €80,000.
- This cost would cover external or internal wall insulation, upgraded roof and floor insulation, high-performance double or triple glazed windows and exterior doors, installation of an air source heat pump or upgraded heating system, and airtightness improvements.
Heating cost*
Estimated expense to heat this property every year
- Estimated annual heating cost: €2,500 to €3,500
- Explanation: Given the E BER rating and the 133 square meter floor area of a period cottage, energy efficiency is likely lower than modern builds, leading to higher heating demands using the oil-fired central heating system.
Pollution Safe
8/10Environmental situation to investigate
Flood Safe
8/10Water overflow reports to follow up
Recent Local Sales
Verified residential transactions published in the previous five years
Sales on the same street or estate
No verified results were found for this group in the previous five years.
Recent sales in the wider Maynooth area
25 HARBOUR VIEW, MAYNOOTH, KILDARE
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €322,000.00
11 LEINSTER LODGE APTS, MAYNOOTH, KILDARE
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €320,000.00
GARDENVALE, ROWANS TOWN, MAYNOOTH
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €690,000.00
30 THE VIEW, NEWTOWN HALL, MAYNOOTH
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €330,000.00
21 THE WALK, MOYGLARE HALL, MAYNOOTH
- Sale date
- Declared sale price
- €325,000.00
Source: Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA), Residential Property Price Register (PPR). Matching uses address information published by the PPR rather than measured map distance. It may omit nearby properties on differently named streets.
Last Sale
A confidently matched previous PPR transaction for this property
No confidently matched previous sale was found in the Property Price Register.
Buyer fees*
Associated expenses guide
- Estimated stamp duty: €5,950 — 1% of €595,000.
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Based on the asking price shown on this page, using standard residential stamp-duty rates. No adjustments are made for VAT, reliefs, mixed-use property or additional land. The final purchase price and your circumstances may change the amount payable.
- Solicitor legal fees: €1,500 to €3,000 excluding outlays and VAT
- Land registration fees: €400 to €800 depending on property value and mapping requirements
- Property valuation fees: €150 to €300
- Surveyor fees: €500 to €1,200 depending on the depth of structural survey required for a period property
- Annual home insurance: €600 to €1,200 depending on coverage and the historic nature of the structure
Forum Talk
What people are saying about this area
- Locals in the Maynooth and Clane areas frequently discuss the balance between rural tranquility and increasing commuter traffic heading towards Dublin.
- Proximity to amenities like Donadea Forest Park is often highlighted by residents as a major lifestyle benefit for families in North Kildare.
- Community discussions often center around the preservation of historical properties and traditional cut-stone outbuildings in the rural hinterlands.
- Transport links, particularly the convenience of the local train station in Maynooth and proximity to the M4 motorway, are regular topics of local interest.
LifeFit Assessment
How well this property may suit your lifestyle
Family
7 areas- Young Children7/10
The property offers extensive outdoor space including a 2.2-acre plot and mature gardens for children to play safely, though the presence of period features and traditional outbuildings requires careful supervision.
- Teenagers7/10
Generous overall living space with three bedrooms and multiple bathrooms provides good independence for teenagers, alongside ample outdoor areas for recreational activities.
- Multi-generational Living8/10
The availability of traditional cut-stone outbuildings with potential for conversion, alongside a spacious 133 sqm main residence and a 2.2-acre site, offers great flexibility for extended family arrangements subject to necessary planning.
- Single Buyers4/10
Managing an asking price of €595,000, a period cottage, and 2.2 acres may represent excessive maintenance and financial overhead for a single buyer unless they have specific equestrian or hobby interests.
- Couples7/10
An appealing option for couples seeking a rural retreat with character, period features, and excellent proximity to Maynooth while maintaining privacy.
- Empty Nesters6/10
While single-level living elements exist with a ground floor bedroom and shower room, the upkeep of 2.2 acres and traditional outbuildings could prove burdensome for empty nesters over time.
- Retirees6/10
The peaceful sylvan setting and ground floor bedroom suit retirement, but the extensive grounds, outbuildings, and a lower BER rating of E suggest potential heating and maintenance challenges to investigate.
Work
3 areas- Remote Working9/10
The peaceful rural environment provides an excellent setting for remote work, though buyers should verify local broadband speeds and connectivity options.
- Hybrid Commuting8/10
Easily commutable to Dublin city and its international airport within a 35-minute drive, with Maynooth train station and the M4 motorway nearby.
- Retired9/10
An ideal setup for retirees looking for a private, historic home with extensive grounds and manageable single-floor living components.
Practical
8 areas- Ageing in Place7/10
Includes a ground floor bedroom and accessible shower room layout, though the wider 2.2-acre site and historic structure require ongoing maintenance to facilitate long-term independent living.
- Low Maintenance3/10
A period property dating back to the early 1800s with 2.2 acres of grounds and traditional stone outbuildings will inherently require regular upkeep and property management.
- Secure Gated Entry8/10
Features an electronically controlled gated entrance leading to a private gravelled courtyard, enhancing security and privacy.
- Minimalist Design2/10
Characterized by traditional period features, historic stone outbuildings, and classic cottage charm rather than contemporary minimalist architecture.
- Flexible Floor Plans7/10
Spanning approximately 133 sqm over two levels with a ground floor bedroom and versatile stone outbuildings that offer potential for future adaptation subject to consents.
- Heritage Home10/10
A genuinely charming, characterful period cottage dating back to the early 1800s with historical ties to the Duke of Leinster's Land Agent and original features.
- Ecological Setup4/10
The property carries a BER rating of E, indicating that energy efficiency is low and prospective buyers should investigate potential upgrades for sustainability and insulation.
- Outdoor areas10/10
Extends to approximately 2.2 acres featuring mature gardens, a grass paddock with boundary hedging, and an impressive traditional cut-stone courtyard.
Interests
9 areas- Gardening10/10
Features mature gardens, established boundary hedging, trees, and expansive grounds across 2.2 acres, offering exceptional potential for dedicated gardening enthusiasts.
- Walking9/10
Benefiting from a rural location with local country roads and proximity to the magnificent 600-acre Donadea Forest Park, making it ideal for walking enthusiasts.
- Gym3/10
The rural location lacks immediate commercial gym facilities within walking distance, requiring travel into Maynooth or surrounding towns for fitness centers.
- Cycling8/10
Quiet local country roads provide a pleasant environment for cycling, though cyclists should navigate rural traffic speeds carefully.
- Golf7/10
North Kildare offers good access to several well-regarded golf courses and clubs within a short driving radius from Maynooth and Clane.
- Fishing6/10
Proximity to regional rivers and rural waterways offers reasonable opportunities for fishing enthusiasts in the wider Kildare area.
- Horse Riding10/10
The inclusion of a grass paddock, mature boundary shelter, and traditional cut-stone outbuildings makes this property exceptionally well-suited for equestrian pursuits.
- Water Sports2/10
Inland location in County Kildare provides no immediate access to major water sports facilities aside from distant regional amenities.
- Entertaining8/10
A spacious kitchen/dining area, charming living room with an open fireplace, and extensive outdoor grounds provide a wonderful setting for hosting guests and entertaining.
Lifestyle
5 areas- Quiet Living10/10
Set in a remarkably tranquil and quiet sylvan setting in North Kildare, providing an exceptionally peaceful lifestyle away from urban noise.
- Rural Living10/10
Comprises approximately 2.2 acres of mature gardens, a grass paddock, and traditional agricultural stone outbuildings, perfectly embodying a rural lifestyle.
- Village Living8/10
Located less than a 10-minute drive from the bustling university town of Maynooth and Clane, offering convenient access to local amenities and community life.
- Coastal Living1/10
The property is located inland in County Kildare, far from any coastal amenities or marine environments.
- Urban Living3/10
Situated in a rural and agricultural area, requiring a short drive to nearby towns for urban conveniences, though Dublin is within a 35-minute drive.
Social
6 areas- Community Involvement7/10
Proximity to Maynooth and Clane allows for active participation in local community groups, clubs, and regional events.
- Café Culture6/10
While the immediate rural setting is quiet, the nearby university town of Maynooth offers a vibrant selection of local cafés and eateries.
- Nightlife4/10
The immediate area is strictly rural and quiet, though Maynooth provides a student-friendly nightlife and pub scene within a short drive.
- Health/Wellness groups6/10
Access to health and wellness classes is readily available by traveling a short distance into neighboring towns like Maynooth or Clane.
- Networking Opportunities5/10
Networking relies heavily on commuting to Dublin or engaging with the local university and business community in Maynooth.
- Tech-Hub Connectivity5/10
While commutable to Dublin's tech sectors, the rural address itself requires verification regarding high-speed fibre broadband availability.
Listing information
- Agent
- Sherry FitzGerald Brady O'Flaherty
- Phone
- 01 651 0000
- Current status
- active
- Published on HouseDelve
- 11 October 2026
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