Putt down roots at Straffan build next to the K-Club resort

The last two houses at The Darley in Straffan, Co Kildare are now available. This will be the final opportunity for buyers to get their hands on a home in the small development of just 25 houses.

Located in the centre of Straffan village, The Darley is named after Frederick Darley, who was the architect of Straffan House, now known as the K-Club. The scheme is right beside the five-star resort, so developer Belgrave Construction has made sure to keep up with the neighbours by offering a high-end build with quality finishes.

The facade of each home is finished with a mix of limestone and monocouche render. The interiors are contemporary in design with white kitchens units and clean lines all round. The layout makes the most of the square footage on offer by ensuring a utility and guest WC has been included in each house type.

The remaining two houses are from The Chestnut range. They are three-bed, mid-terrace properties with a floor area of 1,150sq ft and priced from €455,000. On the ground floor is the living room at the front of the house and the kitchen with dining area to the back. There is a guest WC off the hallway and a utility room off the kitchen, with double patio doors out to the back garden.

The houses are A-rated and have high performance windows and doors, as well as high levels of insulation in floors, walls and roofs.

For families considering a move, there is a good choice of schools like Scoil Bhríde National School and North Kildare Educate Together. Secondary schools include Newbridge College and St Wolstan’s Community School in Celbridge.

The small village is big on food with a choice of bar food or fine dining at Barberstown Castle; a mix of everything from cocktails and afternoon tea to a la carte at the K-Club; and the option of breakfast, brunch or lunch in the Victorian tea rooms at Straffan Antiques.

For commuters, there is a bus service that goes from Straffan village to Wellington Quay, or a regular train that leaves from Hazelhatch and Celbridge train station that is 10 minutes away by car.

Viewing of the showhouse is by appointment through joint agents Coonan New Homes (01) 628 6128 and French Estates (01) 624 2320.