New homes for sale in Monasterevin, Co. Kildare

An attractive new development in the flourishing Kildare countryside. Monasterevin, situated on the River Barrow near the borders of Co.Kildare and Laois, derives it’s name from the monastery founded there in the sixth century St Eimhin (Evin). A small town full of character with Georgian houses, picturesque bridges and canal walks, it has a colourful and interesting history. The eighteenth century – saw the rise of Monasterevin as the “Venice of Ireland” with extensive town planning and the construction of numerous bridges. The Grand Canal arrived in 1786 and facilitated the growth of the local distilling industry. The nineteenth century saw further improvement to the town infrastructure, the arrival of the railway and in 1826 the construction of the canal aqueduct, while the Great Famine left the town relatively unscathed. Famous names associated with the town include the poet Gerard Manley Hopkins who made seven visits and the world famous tenor Count John McCormack who took up residency in Moore Abbey in 1925. Today, Monasterevin is an up and coming town with a lot to offer the prospective home owner. Just off the M7 and only 62 km (39 miles) from Dublin on the motorway, 14 km (9 miles) from Newbridge and 21 km (13 miles) from Portlaoise, it is wellintegrated into Ireland’s modern transport system. The recently opened railway station which is adjacent to the development offers a fifty minute Arrow connection to Heuston Station at peak times. With a choice of 2 bed apartments, 3 bed duplex apartments, 3 & 4 bed terraced townhouses, and 3 & 4 bed semi-detached homes, there is something for everyone.

Reduced to sell **** A splendid choice of 2 and 3 bedroom houses and 2 bedroom apartments is available at Old Millrace. Designed by Matt Barnes & Associates in their distinctive and tasteful style where an emphasis on flexible space and bright interior is paramount. Old Millrace is set in beautifully landscaped grounds with plenty of open space that is planted to benefit from all year round colour. Rest assured that Old Millrace is designed and finished to the very highest standards, standards that have become synonymous witht he developer, Headfort Properties. 2 Bedroom apartments