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4 of a kind
4 of a kind: Homes with leafy mature gardens outside
Mature gardens add privacy and soothing texture to your property.
A MATURE GARDEN adds a very special element to any property, adding privacy and texture to a space that you’ll likely spend quite a bit of time either in or looking at in the coming years.
Many people underestimate just how long it takes to go from bare grass seed to leafy back garden, so buying a property that has a head start is a smart option. And you don’t have to have a green thumb to ensure these properties stay leafy – many of these gardens simply benefit from large plants or trees that won’t require too much maintenance.
If an abundance of green is high on your property search checklist, you’ll want to scope out these homes, from the Dublin suburbs to Kilkenny.
Booterstown, Co Dublin – €925,000
22 Glenomena Grove in Booterstown is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom semi-detached home on a quiet cul de sac with a long, private back garden with lush plants and trees. Twenty feet of additional space to the side of the house provides an option for a two-storey extension in the future.
Inside, the home has an open-plan dining/kitchen/living area that’s very bright, thanks to sliding glass doors that open into the garden. Upstairs, you’ll find two double bedrooms, one of which is en suite, as well as two single bedrooms. A quick drive will have you at the Dart station, taking you north into the city centre or south to Dun Laoghaire or Greystones.
Terenure, Dublin 6w – €720,000
18 Hazelbrook Road in Terenure is a four-bedroom, three-bathroom detached home in a quiet residential neighbourhood close to the city centre. The property has an inviting hallway, leading to interconnecting reception rooms, both with feature picture rails, cornicing and original fireplaces. There is also a conservatory and playroom on the ground floor.
Overlooking the mature garden, there is a bright and large kitchen/dining area, which is flooded with natural light from a bay window and skylight. Upstairs, four bedrooms are spread around a split-level landing, including a master bedroom with an en suite as well as a single room perfect for a nursery or office.
Inistoige, Co Kilkenny – €495,000
River Lodge is a four-bedroom, four-bathroom detached home in Kilkenny set in mature, landscaped gardens. The stone-cut farmhouse has been restored and modernised, with skylights and sliding glass doors adding to the brightness of the living space. The bedroom benefit from original exposed stone, which adds maintains the character of the space.
In addition to the living spaces on the main floor, there is a sunroom as well as a study, with a wood-burning stove for extra cosiness. Upstairs, there are three more bedrooms; two of the bedrooms are en suite.
Thurles, Co Tipperary – €325,000
Coolgarrane House in Thurles is another four-bedroom detached home (this time with one bathroom) that benefits from a leafy setting with a mature garden. The period home is positioned on almost an acre and a half of property, just six kilometres from Thurles town.
With over 1,600 square feet of space, the property is bright thanks to bay windows at the front. You’ll also find nine foot high ceilings throughout, original pitch pine staircase, solid wood floors and ornate fireplaces in most rooms. There are fenced paddocks on either side of the home, perfect for horses as there is a stables included as well.
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