Inside its own courtyard and therefore well set back from Main Street in Celbridge, County Kildare, this is Kildrought House. Dating from c.1720, it was built by Robert Baillie, a tapestry maker who also acted as land agent for William Conolly of nearby Castletown, the design attributed to Thomas Burgh. The house has had a complex history, serving not just as a private residence (which is now the case) but also from 1782 as an academy and then in 1830 as a cholera hospital. The building was restored thirty years ago by the present owner and offers an excellent example of how to preserve the best features of our towns, an example too rarely followed.
If Designed by Thos Burgh – it is his least well known project.
How nice to see a delightful looking, well loved house instead of a sorry and neglected ruin. I don’t suppose there are many of these around.
Very attractive house and perfect size. The owners have done a splendid job.
Very handstand landscaping is exceptional
I think you meant handsome – autocorrect?
Stunning house
Heartening! Bravo.