A stunning Georgian style family townhouse that includes a sauna and walled off-street carpark, has come on the market in Laois, for under €400,000. This modern four bedroom, four bathroom three storey terrace house on a relatively quiet tree lined street in the centre of Portlaoise is described as 'truly five star' by the auctioneer.
Number 1 Wesley Terrace is in the historic quarter of Portlaoise town centre. A modern Georgian style terrace of just five exclusive homes, it is the first one to come on the market in a decade.
The imposing two storey over basement boasts all the fine attributes of a period home without any of the headaches an old property can present. Step into the vestibule hall to find a stained-glass door, solid wood floors, bespoke staircase and handmade cornices.
The first room in the massive family home is a classical drawing room with period proportions and luxury detailing, solid wood floors, a period-style stone chimney piece with cast iron insert and solid fuel stove.
The picture windows, high ceilings and detailed plasterwork recreate the style and elegance of a bygone era. Double doors lead from the drawing room into a similarly generously proportioned reception room.
At the end of the ground floor hallway is a clever inner hall with lots of storage, leading to a guest bathroom.
Up the handmade staircase to the first floor are two large double bedrooms. Each enjoying high ceilings, built in wardrobes, fitted blinds and cornicing. Also on this floor is a beautiful bathroom, and a huge master bedroom that stretches the full width of the property, with a wall of bespoke wardrobes, twin picture windows and solid wood floors. Off the bedroom is a large and superbly appointed ensuite with hand glazed tiles and heritage fittings. And just when you thought you had seen the perfect master bedroom it offers more; a full-size working sauna.
Step back down into the lower ground floor where there is a fully appointed home office with high speed fibre broadband. There is a large w/c beside this room which is also secretly plumbed to accommodate a shower if ever required. The office could become a fourth bedroom and second ensuite if desired.
To the rear is a generous kitchen dining room that evokes a kitchen of a bygone era, but with superb modern conveniences to include a wine rack, integrated appliances and a Stanley range and many other excellent features, perfect for entertaining. Off the kitchen is a fully appointed utility room, fully plumbed with a classic Belfast sink.
The townhouse has a small rear garden that the owners opted to kit out as an outdoor dining space with a covered awning perfect for entertaining, as well as a concrete block shed.
The property has a rear garden wall door which means the 4 Star Heritage hotel with its award-winning Gym, Pool and Spa are literally on your doorstep.
The residents of Wesley Terrace enjoy a private carpark accessed by a remote-controlled sliding gate.
Portlaoise Train Station, the cinema and restaurants are only steps away. Across the road a new public carpark and apartment complex is under construction. The property is for sale at €395,000 through Hume Auctioneers in Portlaoise.
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