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4 of a kind
4 of a kind: Five-bed detached homes with plenty of space
Including a property on six acres in Wicklow and a welcoming family house in Westmeath.
IF AN ABUNDANCE of space and privacy tops your list when it comes to buying a new home, a five-bed detached property ticks all of the boxes.
With plenty of space for a growing family, hosting guests and the option to use a bedroom as a study or home office, five-bed homes offer endless potential. Plus, no immediate neighbours means you won’t be disturbed by whatever activities they get up to.
From €279,000 to €1,485,000, we’ve rounded up four properties around the country that match this description. Read on to see what’s on the market right now…
Enniskerry, Co Wicklow
Glaskenny House is located on 6.5 acres of mature gardens and grounds. A bright and airy property throughout, the kitchen in particular is flooded with light thanks to a large feature window and several skylights. Work surfaces in the kitchen are a combination of rustic marble and solid wood, while the country-style units are solid wood.
There are three bedrooms on the ground floor, with the remaining two on the first floor, including the master bedroom. Glaskenny House boasts panoramic countryside views, while there’s also a five acre paddock available as part of the sale. Enniskerry village is just a five-minute drive away, as well as Powerscourt House and Gardens.
Ratoath, Co Meath
Spanning 2,500 sq ft, 32A Fairyhouse Lodge is a deceptively big property. Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, the ground floor comprises of an extended kitchen, utility room, dining room, sun room, reception room and guest bathroom. Upstairs, there are five generous-sized bedrooms, two en-suite bathrooms and a family bathroom.
The large decking area to the rear makes al fresco dining easy, while there’s also a stone and grass area for the little ones to play. Ratoath village is a 20 minute walk away, while the park and ride facility at Pace (near Dunboyne) can be reached within 10 minutes.
Moate, Co Westmeath
On the market for €375,000, the sale of Back Of The Hill, Ballintober, includes six acres of land, a detached double garage, a workshop, two stables and a tack room. Inside the property itself, there’s a games room and a gym in the converted attic.
The home is welcoming and warm throughout, with an AGA in the country-style kitchen and an Inglenook fireplace in the living room. Back Of The Hill sits in a quiet, rural location, with Moat town just five miles away.
The whole lot is on sale for €375,000.
Enniscorthy, €279,000
Once a traditional cottage, Gurteen has been transformed into a modern residence while retaining its original homely charm. Situated on half an acre, the grounds are adorned with plants and shrubbery, vegetable plots and a children’s play area with a tree house. The most impressive outdoor feature, however, is the stone pizza oven located in a hut at the rear of the property.
Inside, there is underground heating throughout the ground floor, with a solid fuel stove in the open plan reception room to warm up guests as soon as they arrive. Exposed stone and plaster walls and vaulted ceilings mean Gurteen’s original character is maintained, despite its renovations.
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