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4 of a kind
4 of a Kind: Homes with high energy ratings that could qualify for a green mortgage
This week, we visit Monkstown, Carrigaline, Limerick and Cavan.
Monkstown, Co Dublin – €925,000
A stylish, A-rated four-bed home built around 2019, this modern house is set within the Grangeabbey development in Monkstown. Spanning to 162 m², it offers a bright, well-designed layout across three levels, ideal for family living. The ground floor features a welcoming hall, guest toilet, comfortable living room and a spacious kitchen with dining area with large glazing that opens onto a sunny south-west facing garden.
Upstairs includes generous bedrooms, a luxurious main suite with walk-in wardrobe, en suite bathroom and private terrace, plus views towards the Dublin Mountains. The home benefits from solar panels, enhancing its energy efficiency and making it suitable for a green mortgage, along with gas central heating and a designated parking space. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac with a residents’ playground, it combines modern comfort with a convenient South Dublin setting.
Carrigaline, Co Cork – €815,000
This impressive detached family home in Wheatfields, Carrigaline is about 337 m² in size offering spacious, well-designed living in a mature and popular development. With a strong B1 energy rating, enhanced by the inclusion of solar panels, the property is energy-efficient and may qualify for green mortgage rates. Inside, the home features generous reception areas, a modern kitchen with granite worktops and four large bedrooms with an en suite bathroom each, two with walk-in wardrobes and underfloor heating.
A versatile second floor adds further flexibility, ideal as a games room, gym or home office, complete with a luxurious bathroom. Outside, the west-facing garden enjoys excellent sunlight and privacy, while a detached garage and ample parking add practicality. Located close to Carrigaline town, Cork City, and key work hubs, this home combines comfort, efficiency and convenience in a family-friendly setting.
Limerick, Co Limerick – €475,000
A superb four-bed semi-detached home set in a quiet cul-de-sac within a development called Glenside, this well-maintained property offers bright, spacious rooms, including a welcoming hallway, generous living room, open plan kitchen with dining area, utility room and guest toilet. Upstairs features four bedrooms (the main has an en suite bathroom) and a modern main bathroom. The home benefits from gas-fired central heating, double-glazed UPVC windows and solar panels, contributing to its impressive B2 energy rating and energy efficiency.
Outside, there is a walled front garden, a substantial west-facing garden, off-street parking, and an attached garage with conversion potential. Ideally located near the University of Limerick, schools, shops, parks and plenty of sporting facilities, with a regular 304A bus service and easy motorway access, this property offers super convenience.
Cavan, Co Cavan – €450,000
15 Landsdowne Manor is a chance to buy a stylish four-bed, detached home in Cavan’s only gated residential estate, an exclusive development of just 20 homes known for its privacy. Spanning to about 167 m², the property has been tastefully upgraded with high-performance windows and doors, a bespoke kitchen with quartz worktops, and quality flooring throughout. The home has a B3 energy rating, enhanced by modern efficiencies including solar panels, helping to reduce running costs and support green mortgage eligibility.
Interiors are bright and elegant, featuring hardwood floors, a marble fireplace and well-appointed living spaces. Outside, a private south-facing garden with decking offers a secure, sun-filled retreat. Ideally located beside Cavan Rugby Club and within walking distance of the town centre, this home combines convenience, comfort and future-ready living.
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