A STUNNING home has hit the market in Kildare for €1.3MILLION – and it comes with huge perks.
Stream House is set on approximately 22 acres in Punchestown Upper in Rathmore, Naas.
The Kildare home was owned by none other than RTE star Marian Finucane and is selling for €1,350,000.
It features five bedrooms, along with six bathrooms – and it spans 267 square metres.
The home is perfect for families, and is set in an ideal location.
The site offers the perfect balance of peaceful countryside along with urban accessibility.
Built in 2014, it is described as a “rare and remarkable” home, blending elegant architecture with serene natural surroundings.
The property is flooded with natural light, offering spacious comfort for the new owner.
According to the listing, this “peaceful retreat” feels both “timeless and refined”.
Upon entering the home, guests are met with a beautiful entrance hallway with vaulted ceilings and architectural light panels.
The home has a library or study, which is perfect for taking time out of your day to read – or even to be used as a home office.
The large living room allows ample space for relaxation and entertaining, and is beautifully designed.
‘HEART OF THE HOME’
Guests will be wowed by the kitchen, which the listing describes as the “heart of the home”.
The kitchen is fully fitted with all required fixtures, and has a large amount of storage.
In the centre of the room is a large breakfast island, while large windows allow a good amount of light into the room.
It has an open-plan design, joining with the dining room – making it perfect for hosting dinner parties.
There are five large bedrooms, offering stunning views of the gardens and countryside.
All five feature en suite bathrooms, allowing for comfort for every guest.
The gardens are breathtaking, and offer the perfect escape away from your busy life.
ZEN-INSPIRED JAPANESE GARDEN
You can walk down the winding garden paths which are surrounded by streams – perfect for keeping your steps up.
The grounds span 22 acres, with a Zen-inspired Japanese garden that is designed with meandering streams, expansive reflective ponds and pathways designed with intricate stonework.
The gardens provide year-round beauty, while there is a stable yard offering great equestrian potential.
The property is set well back from the road, ensuring a large amount of privacy for the owner.
The site is approached via electric gates which open to a tree-lined sweeping driveway.
A second set of gates leads into a secluded courtyard which winds around the home.
Being located near the stunning village of Kilteel, there is great connectivity with swift access to routes like the M50, N7, and N81.
CONNECTED LOCATION
This offers a direct and efficient commute to South Dublin, including areas such as Tallaght, Rathfarnham, Terenure, and Dundrum – all of which are reachable within 20-30 minutes by car.
Dublin City Centre is just half an hour away, and there is a range of public transport options.
Frequent bus services depart from Naas and Blessington, and there is the commuter railway station in Sallins which goes to Dublin Heuston.
The Luas Red Line from Citywest offers a direct tram service to the city centre, while Dublin Airport is just under 40 minutes away.
Closer to the property, the surrounding area has a wide array of local amenities and attractions.
Punchestown Racecourse is 10km away, and is one of Ireland’s premier venues for horse racing and outdoor events.
RTE LEGEND OWNER
You can head towards the Wicklow Mountains and Blessington Lakes with ease, while a wide range of local sports clubs serve the area.
The home has a BER Rating of B1.
It was owned by RTÉ radio legend Marian Finucane, who passed away at home in 2020.
The 69-year-old, a qualified architect, first started working for RTÉ in the 1970s and became a presenter on programmes concerned with social issues, such as on Women Today.
She went on to become a household name hosting Liveline on RTÉ Radio 1.
