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4 of a kind
4 of a Kind: Homes across the country with open plan kitchens, dining areas and living rooms
Clare, Wicklow, Dublin and Westmeath make the shortlist, this week.
Glenageary, Co Dublin – €1,150,000
Well presented and filled with natural light, 28 Arnold Grove is a spacious, energy efficient family home in popular Glenageary. Extending to 170 m², the property has been thoughtfully upgraded and extended, with an A2 BER, solar panels, an air-to-water heat pump and car charging point. The versatile ground floor includes two reception rooms, a bathroom and a further bedroom that could serve as a home office or playroom. At its heart is an expansive open plan kitchen and dining area, where bi-fold doors create a seamless connection to the terrace and landscaped garden.
A separate utility room and extensive built-in storage add practicality. Upstairs are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, the low-maintenance garden offers an inviting setting for dining and entertaining, with handy side access. Off-street parking completes this turnkey home in its mature residential setting.
Wicklow Town, Co Wicklow – €995,000
In a prime position overlooking green space, with sea views and no neighbouring house to one side, 26 Keatingstown is an impressive family home extending to 249 m². Extensively reworked in 2015, it features a striking contemporary extension designed by Dermot Bannon. At its heart is a spectacular open plan kitchen, dining and family room, where soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glazing create a bright connection with the garden. The bespoke kitchen includes a substantial island and premium appliances, while a separate living room offers a cosier retreat.
Four upstairs bedrooms are complemented by a ground floor office or fifth bedroom, two shower rooms and generous storage. Triple glazing and a B energy rating enhance comfort and efficiency. Outside, extensive parking, two car chargers and a large, mature garden add to the appeal. Wicklow town centre, schools, coastal walks, the train station and N11/M11 are all within easy reach.
Athlone, Co Westmeath – €495,000
Set on .6 acres in the peaceful countryside of Ballymurray, this three-bed detached home combines contemporary design with an inviting rural setting. Large windows fill the interiors with natural light, while the open plan kitchen, dining and living space forms the social hub of the house. Sliding doors open onto the gardens, and an adjoining playroom offers valuable additional space for family life. The rooms also include three generously proportioned bedrooms, with a walk-in wardrobe serving the main bedroom, and a stylish modern bathroom.
In perfect condition, the 139 m² property has an energy-efficient Samsung air-to-water heating system and an impressive A3 BER, which may qualify buyers for a green mortgage. Outside, landscaped gardens, seating areas, mature planting and extensive gravelled parking create an attractive and private retreat. Mount Temple, Moate and Athlone are all within convenient reach, offering access to schools, shops and everyday amenities.
Crusheen, Co Clare – €450,000
Surrounded by mature gardens with sweeping views across the Clare countryside towards the Burren and Galway Bay, this four-bed home offers privacy without isolation. Crusheen village and the M18 are ten minutes away, placing Ennis, Shannon, Limerick and Galway within easy reach. Built around 2000, the 185 m² house combines traditional cottage detailing with generous modern spaces. Double-glazed sash windows, half doors, exposed oak beams and timber finishes lend warmth throughout.
At its heart is a dramatic open plan kitchen, dining and living space with a vaulted ceiling, Liscannor flagstone flooring, pine cabinetry, granite worktops and a broad fireplace with traditional crane. A gallery above provides a snug, office or reading retreat. Four bedrooms include two with en suite bathrooms, with the main suite also featuring a dressing room. Outside are landscaped lawns, mature planting, a polytunnel and detached garage. A deep-bored well, solar tank and wood-pellet stove add practical touches.
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