PICTURES: See inside this massive 'showstopper' Laois family home

A luxury five-bedroom family home that stretches to a massive 3,500 square feet has come on the market in Laois for just under €600,000. The luxury home on Church Road, Rathmiles, Killenard is a short stroll from the village. CONTINUE READING BELOW PHOTO

Situated on a quiet lane on arrival you will be met with electric gates, a crunch-gravel driveway and a mature lawn surrounding the house. On the ground floor there are two large reception rooms. The large kitchen dining room area will catch your eye and would be perfect for a growing family. Off the kitchen is a large utility room with plenty of storage space and a guest WC. To complete the ground floor accommodation, there is a suite style bedroom with a small dressing room and a spacious wet room bathroom.

Upstairs there are four further bedrooms, three of them with ensuite bathrooms. The family bathroom features a freestanding slipper bath and separate shower unit. There is a large attic with further storage space and to the rear of the property there is a spacious garden. The property, which is on the market for €595,000, has a B3 Energy rating.

Selling agents Hume Auctioneers said: "Killenard is the rarest of gems, a modern yet traditional village, with an excellent primary school, shop, restaurants, churches and of course The magnificent Heritage Golf and spa Resort with its world class spa, gym, pool and walking track all set around the Seve Ballesteros designed Championship golf course, and all on your doorstep.

"The village is a spectacular idyll located just 40 minutes from Dublin. Everything is on your doorstep. Portarlington, with an excellent train station, modern supermarkets, and secondary school is a little over 5 minutes away. With the M7 just 10 minutes away and Kildare Village outlet shopping reachable in 15. Emo Court and gardens are just 5 minutes away."