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4 of a kind
4 of a Kind: Uniquely-shaped homes with lots of character
From a mix of old and new in Kildare to a surprise extension in Cork, check out these four unique homes.
STRIKING HOMES THAT ooze fun and character before you even set foot through the front door are on our radar this week.
From a circular mix of old and new in Kildare to a surprise extension in Cork, take your pick from these four unique homes.
Douglas, Co Cork – €625,000
Arriving at the front door of No. 3 The Fairways, the exterior simply looks like a large detached dormer style home, yet an extension to the side and back of the house has added considerable space and a unique look. The home is 232 m² in size and has five bedrooms with the main bedroom enjoying high ceilings, an en suite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe.
On the ground floor there are two sitting rooms, a dining room with a mini bar and then a kitchen with sliding doors to the back patio and deck. There’s also a relaxation area off the kitchen and two of the bedrooms are downstairs. Its location on Maryborough Hill means that you have a bus route and plenty of amenities nearby.
Naas, Co Kildare – €750,000
Millar s Cottage sits beside the Grand Canal in Naas and is a mix of old and new. The original house on this site has been blended with an architect designed newer build. This curved home has double height reception rooms inside and a great garden that includes gravel paths, lawn and water features – even a sauna for up to four people. This three-bed home is well-finished inside and has lots of features to catch the eye, from the winding staircase to the wood panelled high ceilings.
Wexford Town, Co Wexford – €405,000
Another architect designed home on almost an acre, Greenlake sits over 5 km from Wexford Town. This bright and spacious home comprises an entrance hall that’s overlooked by the landing balcony. The ground floor includes a kitchen and a utility room along with a living and dining room, a sun room and three bedrooms. There is another living room upstairs that has a balcony area to make the most of the views of Rosslare Harbour. The attic is already converted and ready to become another bedroom, office or den. Murrintown village nearby is home to shops, a school, a creche and other everyday amenities.
Malahide, Co Dublin – €845,000
No 21 Sleepy Hollow is a bungalow that measures 182 m² and enjoys a high energy rating. This is one of a small development of 22 homes that sit minutes from Malahide village and castle. Relatively new, the house was built in 2015, which may be evident from its modern exterior. Inside comprises a hall that leads to the reception room, a living room and then another open plan living space that’s home to the kitchen and dining area. The garden is accessed from here through glazed double doors. There is also a utility room off this space.
There are four large double bedrooms, two of which have en suite bathrooms. With plenty of parking to the front and a large garden to the back this is an ideal modern family home close to everything Dublin, and beyond, have to offer.
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