Residential

Kildare country house has period touches, but BER is up to the minute

The elegant Hortland Hall in Donadea has centre roses and sash windows, but – as a recent build – none of the hassle of a period property and all of the luxuries of today

Hortland Hall in Donadea, Co Kildare, which is on the market for €825,000. All pictures: Ronan Melia Photography

Typical buyers of grand country piles are drawn to a property’s presence, the lands the house sits on, the dwelling’s charming characteristics and the quality of its original craftsmanship despite often having to plough a treasure chest of money into refurbishing, maintaining and heating their beloved, BER-exempt abode.

Property Details

Hortland Hall, Knockanally, Donadea, Co Kildare

Price: €825,000

Beds: five

BER: B3

Agent: Sherry FitzGerald Brady O’Flaherty at 01-6510000

There is a simpler approach, however, ...