Who doesn't love a peek inside homes of the wealthy and this Laois mansion owner clearly had deep pockets when creating this luxurious house.
Set amongst 2.5 acres in the rolling hills around the Rock of Dunamase, this 279 m² (3,000ft²) house has five bedrooms and five bathrooms over three floors, including a self contained apartment, with the price tag at €750,000. More below photos.
This house new on the market is in Ballycarroll beside the Rock of Dunamase between Portlaoise and Stradbally.
A sweeping gravel driveway leads to the imposing stone façade. The property is surrounded by professionally landscaped gardens with a huge deck, play and patio areas, a field to the rear and a large steel shed/workshop.
A leaded glass front door leads to a double height reception hall, with a bespoke staircase of quality hardwood joinery.
A massive kitchen and dining area opens to a huge conservatory style sitting room with picture windows taking in the scenery. There are hardwood oak kitchen cabinets, a large rangemaster cooker, double American fridge. Off the kitchen is a fully appointed utility room, bigger than many kitchens, and a ground floor WC.
To the front of the house is a second sitting room with hardwood floors, high ceilings, recessed lighting, picture windows and an open fireplace.
There is also a big office on the ground floor, and a self-contained one-bedroom residence with its own external access.
On the first floor is a galleried balcony and four stunning double bedrooms including the master bedroom. This has a massive walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. The second and third bedrooms also enjoy full double sized ensuites, whilst the fourth is a massive double. A huge family bathroom completes this floor with probably the best views from any bathroom in the county.
All bathroom and ensuites have Merlyn shower enclosures and fully pressurized hot and cold-water system throughout the house. The main bathroom has luxury fittings, a jacuzzi bath, separate shower and bespoke furniture including double washstand basins.
On the third floor are three large rooms. Each has a Velux window and offers extensive storage, work or recreation space.
The home has a BER B2 Rating meaning not only are the energy bills super low but also the property qualifies for a low interest rate Green mortgage, according to Hume Auctioneers. Heating is supplied by Geothermal unit and delivered to underfloor heating in both upstairs and downstairs concrete floors covered by top quality German engineered hardwood flooring specifically designed for the system.
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