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4 of a kind
4 of a kind: Luxurious family homes with built-in bars for entertaining
From contemporary comforts in north Dublin to a €5.5m grand villa in Foxrock.
IF YOU’RE A fan of hosting dinner parties and evenings with friends and family, you may have considered adding a home bar to your living space.
This week we’re looking at four luxury homes with built-in bars – from a lakeside residence in Co Clare to a €5.5m home in Foxrock.
Malahide, Co Dublin – €2,250,000
Located in an exclusive cul de sac of just five properties, 3 The Grange is highly attractive six-bed home. The residence was constructed in 1999 and further extended in 2012 to create 640 sq m (6,888 sq ft) of accommodation.
It boasts a wide range of high-end features, including three walk-in wardrobes, a bar and games area, and a gym. The gardens measure one acre and include a tennis court and several patio areas.
Foxrock, Dublin 18 – €5,500,000
A spectacular property, Baile an Mhota is an Edwardian home which dates back to 1910. The six-bed residence extends to an impressive 538 sq m (5,800 sq ft), with a separate detached garage of 28 sq m (300 sq ft).
The accommodation is spread over four floors, with the lower level comprising a bar and home cinema. Baile an Mhote sits on 0.5 acres of manicured gardens which were designed by Diarmuid Gavin and include patio, decking and lawn areas.
Ogonelloe, Co Clare – €1,300,000
Positioned a stone’s throw from the shoreline of Lough Derg, Bunglasha Lodge is a taste of paradise. The five-bed property sits on three acres of beautiful grounds – including woodlands and paddocks – with uninterrupted views of Lough Derg and the surrounding countryside.
It also has its own private jetty on the lake, plus 200m of private shoreline. The accommodation spans 471 sq m (5,070 sq ft), including a room that’s plumbed for a sauna, steam room and jacuzzi.
Ballyboughal, Co Dublin – €1,300,000
Positioned on a one acre site, The Stables is a modern and stylish family home. The accommodation extends to 576 sq m (6,200 sq ft), with seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
The dining room is perfect for entertaining, with ample space for a table to seat sixteen people, a champagne bar and access to the patio. There’s also a sheltered BBQ area, complete with a feature fireplace.
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