Situated on the 550 acre estate of the world-renowned K Club in Straffan, Co Kildare, the home boasts six bedrooms and two professional gyms.
Villa Barton is an imposing residence set on its own expansive and pristinely manicured private grounds on the K Club estate, one of Ireland’s most exclusive and desirable gated community developments.
It was formerly the home of one of Ireland’s best-known businessmen, Michael Smurfit, who was also the owner of the K Club before he sold it in 2020.
The property was placed on the market in June 2024 for €4.5m. After failing to sell at that price it was then reduced to €3.5m where it remains today.
Villa Barton in Co Kildare is on the market for €3.5m. Photo: Daft.ie
The two-storey over basement residence overlooks the immaculately landscaped Arnold Palmer-designed Palmer North Golf Course.
Inside, the home has three reception rooms, an office, kitchen, living room, sunroom, six bathrooms, five double bedrooms, each with their own en-suite and dressing room and two professionally equipped gyms – both with purple glittery walls.
Villa Barton in Co Kildare is on the market for €3.5m. Photo: Daft.ie
Along with a wine cellar modelled on the typical winery’s in Bordeaux, the house comes with two outdoor terraces and its very own fully functioning bar.
Villa Barton in Co Kildare is on the market for €3.5m. Photo: Daft.ie
Villa Barton in Co Kildare is on the market for €3.5m. Photo: Daft.ie
From gold bedazzled pillars to a crystal chandelier in the guest bathroom and jacuzzi bathtubs in each of the en-suites, no expense was spared in decorating the villa.
Villa Barton in Co Kildare is on the market for €3.5m. Photo: Daft.ie
In the baroque-style master-suite, there are views overlooking both the front and rear gardens, taking in the sights of the lake and the mature Tuscan Cypress trees that border the grounds.
Villa Barton in Co Kildare is on the market for €3.5m. Photo: Daft.ie
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The room also features a black leather buttoned and upholstered wall and a black crystal chandelier and provides access to the sunroom and terrace.
Villa Barton in Co Kildare is on the market for €3.5m. Photo: Daft.ie
Other unique features around the house include a safe room, sculptures, brushed gold sockets and a mirror on the ceiling above the bed of the master bedroom.
There is also high level of security with an onsite security company.
Villa Barton in Co Kildare is on the market for €3.5m. Photo: Daft.ie
The residence was built in 1993 and completely remodelled in 2006.
This property is up for sale with mandatory golf club membership at the K Club. This membership entitles the members access to both golf courses, the health club, fishing and discounted hotel services.
It’s on the market for €3,500,000 by French Estates.