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4 of a Kind: Homes across Ireland with solar panels

Wicklow, Limerick and Kildare make the list this week.

Boher, Co Limerick – €725,000

KNOCKANEAGH HOUSE IS a lovely six-bed family home in great condition, set on extensive, beautifully maintained grounds in a popular location. Just minutes from Castletroy and within easy reach of the University of Limerick, Plassey Technological Park, the M7 and excellent schools, the property also benefits from nearby amenities all within walking distance. Extending to about 304 m², this impressive home has been redecorated recently and features spacious, elegant living areas, including multiple reception rooms and a sunroom with vaulted ceiling.

The high-spec kitchen has quartz countertops and integrated appliances. The bedrooms include two with en suite bathrooms and a luxurious main suite with walk-in wardrobe. Outside, there’s a detached garage, landscaped gardens, patio area, fishpond and secure electric gates. Extra features include triple glazing, a modern bio-cycle system and efficient oil and solar panel heating, contributing to its strong B2 energy rating.

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Hartstown, Dublin 15 – €490,000

This beautiful three-bed family home in Glenealy Downs, Dublin 15, offers spacious, turnkey space finished to a high standard throughout. The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall, guest toilet, a bright living room with solid fuel stove and a stunning extended open plan kitchen with dining area filled with natural light that’s ideal for daily living and entertaining. Upstairs includes two generous double bedrooms, a single bedroom, and a stylish family bathroom, while a converted attic provides extra versatile space.

Outside, the home benefits from off-street parking and a private, low-maintenance garden with a concrete shed. Energy efficiency is a key highlight, with a strong B2 BER rating supported by solar PV panels and a thermodynamic hot water system. Other features include gas-fired central heating, fibre broadband, wired Ethernet, CCTV and a burglar alarm, ensuring both comfort and security in a prime, well-connected location.

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Donard, Co Wicklow – €425,000

This striking detached Scandinavian-style timber lodge sits on an elevated 1.33 acre site, offering sweeping views of the Wicklow countryside. Extending to 189 m², the light-filled home features spacious, well-designed interiors across two floors, including multiple living areas, a shaker-style kitchen with dining space, four double bedrooms and modern comforts such as underfloor heating, triple glazing, and heat recovery ventilation. A suite of solar panels enhances its energy efficiency.

The beautifully landscaped gardens are a standout feature, with a vegetable garden, polytunnel, orchard areas, wildflower meadow, woodland glade and tranquil pond. Outdoor living is well catered for with a south-facing deck, firepit area and garden room. A large insulated workshop adds versatility. Located near Donard and within easy reach of Dublin, this peaceful retreat blends privacy, sustainability and natural beauty.

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Kildare, Co Kildare – €575,000

This impressive four-bed detached home spans to about 183 m² and is presented in turnkey, showhouse condition. Built in 2021, it offers bright, spacious interiors with a high-quality finish throughout. The A3-rated property benefits from gas central heating and energy-efficient solar PV panels. The layout includes a stylish living room and a contemporary open plan kitchen and dining area with premium fittings and patio access to the back garden. 

A standout feature is the converted attic that provides versatile additional space ideal for a home office, storage or relaxation. Externally, the home features a cobble lock driveway with parking for up to three cars, EV charger wiring and gated side access. The southwest-facing garden is low maintenance with synthetic grass, a garden room and shed that’s perfect for modern family life.

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