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4 of a kind: Spacious dormer bungalows across the country
A collection of homes that make the most of their space inside.
IF YOU’RE LOOKING for a new home that makes the most of its floor space and is easily accessible for those who don’t fancy taking too many stairs, then look no further than a dormer bungalow. These one and half storey houses usually have a few bedrooms on the ground floor as well as the first to ensure a well laid-out and easy to navigate home for family members of all ages.
This week, we’ve found four that fit the bill perfectly.
Edgeworthstown, Co Longford – €350,000
It would be hard to miss the 16 solar panels on the roof of this five-bed dormer in Longford. They provide power, excess electricity and hot water to the house while sending electricity to the grid. On average, you could expect to be 70% self sufficient across the year. The house is ready to walk into and comprises a hall that leads to a large living room, and open plan kitchen and dining room and a utility room that has access to the garage.
Of the five bedrooms, three live downstairs with the main bedroom enjoying and en suite and the two bedrooms on the ground floor sharing a family bathroom. The two bedrooms upstairs have their own bathrooms. Edgeworthstown train station which serves the Dublin to Sligo line is close by. The towns of Longford and Mullingar are only a 15 minute drive away.
Navan, Co Meath – €450,000
With a floor space of207 m² floor space, this modern six-bed home is bright and airy with a great flow thanks to the open plan social spaces with large and light-filled sun room that leads to the back garden. Two of the double bedrooms sit on the ground floor along with what is now a home office, but could be another bedroom.
Three more bedrooms along with a shower room and main bathroom are upstairs. The house was originally built in the ‘70s but has been upgraded and well taken care of over the years. On the grounds surrounding that are accessed through iron gates, there is a garage, shed, outdoor toilet, greenhouse and veranda set amongst the garden. Navan town centre is just over 7 km away.
Sandyford, Dublin 18 – €995,000
On an elevated site on Dublin’s south side with views of Dublin Bay to Howth Head, one of the best features of this striking four-bed is the large terrace that’s sure to be great for entertaining guests. This 218 m² dormer is set behind electric gates and has plenty of parking. Inside comprises a large kitchen and breakfast room that opens onto the south-west facing outdoor space. There’s also a bright and roomy conservatory, a large lounge and then four bedrooms. A spiral staircase goes to a mezzanine and then two attic space prime for conversion.
The house, named Cielito, is less than a 20 minutes walk from Marlay Park and the likes of Wesley College. The 14, 16 and 75 bus routes in Ballinteer are close by, so everything Dublin, and beyond, has to offer is incredibly easy to access without a car.
Headford, Co Galway – €350,000
Heading west, this five-bed dormer sits on almost two acres and includes a double storey garage that’s completely detached. The house is just minutes from Headford town and is ready to walk into. Built in 2009, but completely renovated in 2016, the rooms within comprise a hall that leads to the living room, a large kitchen with access to the back garden and then a utility room with plenty of storage space. There’s a bathroom and an office on the ground floor which could easily be a sixth bedroom.
Headford has plenty family-orientated amenities from shops and supermarkets to schools and sporting facilities. Public transport will link you area surrounding. Galway city is just a twenty minute drive away.
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