BY NOW, WE are more than aware of the the importance of energy efficiency in the current climate. Homes that utilise energy efficiently are not only better for the environment, but kinder on the wallet, too. For anyone buying a second-hand home, finding one with solar panels already installed is a huge plus.
This week, we’re taking you on a whistle-stop tour across the country to check out some super properties that are harnessing the power of the sun (yes, even in Ireland) for energy.
2 Somerton Avenue is a three-bed, end of terrace home that was built by Castlethorn Developments in 2018. This turnkey property has an impressive A3 BER rating, thanks to high-efficiency windows, solar panels, and exceptional insulation. The ground floor seamlessly blends spaciousness with practicality. An inviting hallway leads to a light-filled open-plan kitchen and dining area, while a generous living room.
Upstairs has three sizable bedrooms, including a main bedroom with its own bathroom. There is off-street parking to the front and a side gate to the private back garden. The house has easy access to a supermarket, local schools, Adamstown Train Station, and major roads.
Ros Mór is a new development that’s launching four four-bed semi-detached houses this September. One such is 11 The Wood, which is the showhouse and so comes fully furnished for anyone who wants less of a headache when it comes to moving into a new place. Each home in the launch is a spacious 127 m². These homes feature A2 ratings, gas central heating, and PV solar panels.
The rooms inside comprise a generous family kitchen/living/dining room and a separate living room on the ground floor. The bedrooms all reside upstairs and they’re bright and spacious. Each has parking to the front and a private back garden. The development of Ros Mór is just 4 km from Limerick city centre.
216 Beech Park on the Easton Road is another four-bed, semi-detached home. It offers an A3 rating and 139 m² of living space partly due to an attic conversion that ensures ample room for the family. The main floor comprises a warm living room, an open plan kitchen/dining/living area with bespoke plantation shutters and a utility room. Upstairs, the main bedroom has its own bathroom while the other three share the family bathroom.
The spacious attic conversion also has its own bathroom and lots of potential to be used as another bedroom, office or den. The back garden faces south-west and has a patio and a timber shed. The house looks over a well-maintained shared green and is close to Leixlip Louisa Bridge train station and the M4 for anyone who needs to commute.
4 The Lawn, Janeville near the Cork town of Carrigaline is a four-bed, four-bath detached home with an A3 BER. Offering spacious and well-designed interiors, every bedroom is a double and two of them have their own bathrooms. The southwesterly aspect ensures ample natural light throughout the day.
The fully walled corner site includes parking for two cars in a paved driveway and a generous garden with a large patio at the back, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Additional features include solar and PV panels, a floored attic space with stair access, integrated kitchen appliances and high-speed broadband that’s sure to make remote work a breeze.
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