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4 of a Kind: Homes across the country with spacious basements

Kilkenny, Longford, Roscommon and Tipperary make the cut, this week.

Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny – €695,000

This impressive three-storey home offers great space and versatility in a prime city centre location that’s within walking distance of lots of essentials. With six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, the home is finished to a high standard with a distinctive Canadian-style design, combining comfort, quality and character. The main house features bright, well-proportioned rooms, including an open plan kitchen with dining and living area, multiple bedrooms with their own bathrooms and a standout wellness zone with a built-in jacuzzi and sauna on the first floor. 

The self-contained basement, with its own access, kitchen and bedrooms, is ideal for rental income, guest use or elderly relatives. Built in 2006, the property also benefits from triple-glazed windows, solar panels, natural gas heating and quality timber finishes throughout. This is a super opportunity to buy a spacious, energy-conscious home in the heart of the city.

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Tarmonbarry, Co Roscommon – €600,000

Set in a popular location, this turnkey home offers luxury living within walking distance of Tarmonbarry village, the River Shannon and Marina. Presented in showhouse condition, the main house provides bright, modern and generously proportioned rooms, complemented by a fully self-contained two-bed granny apartment that’s ideal for extended family, guests or for renting out. The home is approached through electric gates and a sweeping driveway, with mature landscaped gardens, private back patio areas perfect for entertaining. 

Inside, the property has high-quality finishes throughout, multiple reception spaces, spacious bedrooms and elegant bathrooms, all designed for comfort and style. More features include a detached utility, basement storage, CCTV and alarm system and solar panels to enhance energy efficiency. This is a super opportunity to buy a riverside home that blends space, privacy and convenience.

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Aughnacliffe, Co Longford – €495,000

This impressive detached residence extends to about 399 m² and occupies a private one acre site with great views over the lakes of Gowna. Finished to a high standard throughout, the property comprises a bright and spacious main home along with a self-contained two-bed basement apartment, ideal for rental income or guests. The layout offers an excellent balance of generous living areas and up to six bedrooms, making it equally suited to family life, remote working or a boutique B&B venture. 

Mature gardens, extensive decking with barbecue area and a large detached garage further enhance the appeal. Energy efficiency is supported by solar panels alongside oil, solid fuel and underfloor heating. Conveniently located within easy reach of Longford, Cavan and surrounding towns, this is a versatile home in a truly scenic setting. 

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Roscrea, Co Tipperary – €475,000

This stylish four-bed dormer bungalow offers generous, flexible living in an excellent countryside setting on the Birr Road, about 4 km from Roscrea. Beautifully presented throughout, the home is ideally located close to local schools, the Shannon River and the Slieve Bloom Mountains, with everyday amenities easy to access. The spacious rooms include a welcoming entrance hall, bright living room with feature fireplace, well-appointed kitchen and dining area, utility room, four double bedrooms (three with en suite bathrooms), a family bathroom and a large basement currently laid out as a home office. 

A substantial garage/workshop and ample parking further enhance the property. Heating is provided by dual oil-fired and solid fuel systems, complemented by solar panels for improved energy efficiency. Connected to mains water and a septic tank, this adaptable and well-located home is ideal for modern family living.

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