SPECIAL FEATURES
• Striking contemporary design
• Elevated site in a private setting
• Exceptionally well-equipped kitchen
• Large open plan kitchen/ living / dining room
• Outdoor heated terrace with firepit, BBQ area, outdoor tv, & electric awnings
• 6 bedrooms
• Large master suite with private decking, walk in wardrobe and ensuite
• Triple glazing throughout
• c.7.19 Ha (17.78 acres) of mature grounds
• Post and rail fenced and water troughed paddocks
• 7 loose boxes
• Low maintenance zinc roofing
LOCATION
Fortfield House is situated on the outskirts of the village that is Clonard which lies along the R148 regional road between the towns of Kinnegad and Enfield. Clonard boasts an excellent hourly bus service to both Dublin and Galway as well as a daily bus to UCD and Maynooth University during term time. Clonard also benefits from several local amenities including a petrol station, pubs, restaurant, a church, national school, and a vibrant GAA club. A 7-minute drive will take you to the town of Kinnegad in County Westmeath. It is a friendly town with a variety of cafes, pubs, restaurants, and schools. For golfing enthusiasts there is a choice of courses on your doorstep including Moyvalley Golf Club, Rathcore Golf Club, County Meath Golf Club, and Knightsbrook Golf Club. Kilbeggan racecourse, Navan racecourse and Fairyhouse racecourse are all less than a 45 minutes' drive from the property. The Royal Canal Greenway is just a short distance from Fortfield House which offers walkers, runners and cyclists a safe path to exercise, stretching 130km from Maynooth in County Kildare to
Cloondara in County Longford.
• Dublin Airport: 45 minutes (53 km)
• Dublin City: 46 minutes (57 km)
• Clonard: 2 minutes (1.4km)
• Kinnegad: 7 minutes (7.2km)
• Enfield 13 minutes (14 km)
• Longwood: 8 minutes (6.6 km)
• Trim: 20 minutes (21km)
(All distances are approximate.)
FORTFIELD HOUSE
Fortfield House is a stunning contemporary property set on an elevated site over three levels and cleverly laid out
to take advantage of the views of the surrounding countryside. Extending to approx. 7.19 Ha (17.78 acres) in total, the property is situated in a private setting yet conveniently moments away from the village of Clonard. The main living areas are on the first floor, with six double bedrooms and further accommodation on the ground floor while a spacious office is located on the second floor.
A dramatic doubled height entrance hall welcomes you to Fortfield House which in turn leads to the main reception
rooms. The sitting room provides a peaceful space to relax and unwind while the large open plan kitchen/living/ dining room is the hub of the home. The bespoke design kitchen is characteristically contemporary with a quartz countertop and an impressive raw ash breakfast counter with seating for six people as well as top grade domestic utilities including an InSinkErator food waste disposer and a Neff built in coffee machine. The bright and spacious living/dining area features large floor to ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. This space opens up onto a spectacular heated sun terrace incorporating a gas firepit, electric double canopy, BBQ area and an outdoor tv making it the perfect spot for entertaining all year round.
The ground floor is accessed down a glass staircase in the main hallway. The magnificent master suite benefits from
its own private decking accessed through a sliding door as well as a fantastic corner window which fills the room with natural light. The room is complemented with a large walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom featuring a free-standing bathtub. There are also five further generous double bedrooms, some benefitting from ensuites and access to outdoor decking as well as a mixture of built-in and walk-in wardrobes. The ground floor is complete with two spacious family bathrooms and a laundry room.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Found off a quiet roadway, electric gates lead to a gravel driveway lined by fine specimen trees and well-tended beech hedging that provides a fantastic layer of privacy. The extensive 7.19 Ha (17.78 acres) of grounds are laid out in lawns, paddocks, patios, and a stables yard. The imposing front aspect of the house looks out on manicured lawns and from there the luscious post and rail fenced paddocks. The solid wood stable yard flanks the rear of the house and is immaculately presented, meeting all your equestrian needs. It consists of 7 loose boxes, plant/services room, feed
store, open hay & machinery store, tack room and a toilet. There is ample parking at both the front and rear of the property which is equipped with 2 electric car charging points.
The site itself is rich with history as it is home to Clonard Motte which was built by the Norman Lord, Hugh De Lacy in 1177, a number of years after the Norman invasion in Ireland. The high motte was erected east of the Clonard river, it is surrounded by Norman fortifications and flanked by a bailey. It stands at 50 feet high with a
circumference measuring 432 feet and crowned with a lime tree which was planted in the 19th century. Today the motte is well known as a landmark in the area.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SERVICES | Mains electricity, oil fired central heating, well water, septic tank foul drainage, Solar Panels, underfloor heating on all floors, Individual Thermostatic Control in all rooms, Heat Recovery System, Fully Programmable Home Automation System, Rainwater Harvesting, BEAM Whole House Vacuum system, 2 Electric Vehicle charge points, high speed broadband, surround sound home cinema room, electric curtains & blinds.
SALE METHOD | Private Treaty.
| FIXTURES & FITTINGS | All carpets, curtains and blinds, any integrated items and light fittings are included in the sale.
| VIEWING | Strictly By Private Appointment.