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4 of a kind
4 of a Kind: Homes with handy hobs on the kitchen island
This week, we visit Dublin, Kilkenny, Limerick and Donegal.
Malahide, Co Dublin – €985,000
This A-rated four-bed detached home, built in 2023, offers modern family living finished to a great standard throughout. Flooded with natural light, the 223 m² house features a spacious living room and an impressive open plan kitchen, dining and living area with sliding doors to the garden, complemented by a utility room and guest toilet. Upstairs are four generous double bedrooms, including a main with en suite bathroom, a stylish family bathroom and two additional attic rooms ideal for home offices or storage.
The property benefits from 16 solar panels, an air-to-water heat pump with underfloor heating on the ground floor, double-glazed Nordan windows with electric blinds and an electric car charger, ensuring energy efficiency and comfort. Finished with quality materials throughout, it is ideally located within an exclusive development just a short stroll from Malahide Castle and close to Malahide village amenities.
Rath Úllord, Kilkenny – €650,000
Set within the popular Rath Úllord development just off the Kilkenny Ring Road, 49 Rose Drive is a superb A2-rated, NZEB-compliant family home offering modern comfort and energy efficiency. Built in 2019 and extending to 214 m², this impressive property is presented in turnkey condition with high-quality, low-maintenance finishes throughout. The home benefits from solar panels, contributing to its near-zero energy performance, along with a phone watch alarm, Virgin Media broadband and a 10-year HomeBond guarantee.
The well-designed layout includes multiple reception spaces, a stylish kitchen with dining area, generous bedrooms and excellent storage, including attic access. Occupying a private corner site, the property has landscaped front and back gardens, off-street parking and a sunny northwest-facing garden ideal for outdoor living. Ideally located close to schools, amenities and transport links, this is an exceptional family home in a handy setting.
Grange, Co Limerick – €450,000
Set on about 1.1 acres in the peaceful setting of Gortboy, Caherelly, this distinctive home blends traditional cottage charm with contemporary design, just 15 minutes from Limerick City. Spanning to 200 m², the property centres around a striking open plan kitchen with a marble floor, central island and high-end appliances, flowing seamlessly into a sun-filled living space with sliding doors to a south-facing terrace.
A cosy original sitting room with solid fuel stove adds warmth and character. Upstairs offers four generous double bedrooms, including an impressive main suite with en suite bathroom and balcony. Finished with cast-iron style radiators, excellent storage and quality bathrooms throughout, the home also benefits from a block shed, private services, and a highly efficient B1 BER, supported by a thermodynamic solar panel system for hot water.
Letterkenny, Co Donegal – €395,000
This beautifully restored early 1900s Victorian home offers a blend of period charm and cutting-edge energy efficiency. The four-bed home has been sympathetically renovated to an impressive A energy rating, seamlessly incorporating modern technologies such as air-to-water heating, underfloor heating, solar panels, high-performance insulation and double-glazed windows. Original features including high ceilings, cornicing, coving and period joinery have been carefully preserved, maintaining the character of the property throughout.
Fully turnkey, the house also benefits from a new electrical installation, is wired for an external EV charging point, and is served by mains water and high-speed broadband availability. Set in a peaceful countryside location yet within easy reach of nearby towns, the house enjoys landscaped grounds, generous parking and a sunny west-facing patio.
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