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4 of a kind
4 of a kind: Family bungalows close to town centres
From a seaside gem at Brittas Bay to a home on three acres in Limerick.
DRIVE THROUGH THE Irish countryside and you’ll spot plenty of bungalows dotted around. These accessible, low-maintenance homes often come with a few acres too, so they’re a good choice for growing families.
But if you have a house of kids and commuters, you’ll want somewhere that’s convenient too. This week, we’ve rounded up four bungalows that are thirty minutes or less from an urban centre, so you’ll have all you need nearby.
From a three acre site outside Limerick city to a seaside retreat with its own vegetable garden in Wicklow, take a look at our selection…
Pallaskenry, Co Limerick
Drive for thirty minutes from Limerick city and you’ll reach Boherard House, a four bedroom bungalow in the village of Pallaskenry that’s on the market for €400k. Further to the bedrooms, the surprisingly spacious interior comprises of an entrance hall, two lounges, a dining room, a dressing room and a utility room, juxtaposing traditional and modern features throughout.
Surrounded by three acres of trees and mature gardens, this home offers a peaceful retreat that’s not in complete seclusion. Primary and secondary schools all reside nearby making it an ideal family home, while the village of Pallaskenry is within walking distance.
It’s on the market for €400,000.
Dunshaughlin, Co Meath
Ashleigh is a spacious family bungalow, half an hour from Dublin city and home to four bedrooms and a large rear garden. Solar panels and a Climote heating control system were both introduced during a recent upgrade. The home comprises of an open plan kitchen/dining room, a large sitting room, a utility room and an attached garage to the side.
Located in the heart of Dunshaughlin, the amenities of the town are all within walking distance and the M3 is just a three minute drive away.
Rosslare Strand, Co Wexford
Spread over 165 sq m, 4 Links Close sits on a quiet cul de sac in the village of Rosslare Strand, a resort village that’s 20-minutes drivetime from Wexford town. The detached bungalow offers a lesson on how to use space wisely: there’s an added dormer with potential for a large master bedroom.
The rest of the home includes four bedrooms and a spacious open plan living/kitchen/dining area, leading out on to a patio and well-maintained garden.
Snap it up for just over €299,000.
Brittas Bay, Co Wicklow
The opportunity to grow our own veg while taking in the magnificent sea views are both plusses in our book. Throw in a five minute drive to the beach and a Victorian greenhouse and Carrigdraemor in Brittas Bay has our attention well and truly held. With four double bedrooms, a large kitchen/living room, a dining room and a study the home is far from cramped, too.
This home’s location means it takes advantage of panoramic sea views and is never short of sunlight on a good day. It’s located just a five minute drive from the M11, and 15 from Wicklow town, which is home to no end of amenities and transport links.
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