A property in Laois has sold for €700,000 recently, making it the second-most expensive property sold in the county so far this year, leapfrogging a €695,000 property that was sold in March.
Set on approximately 33 acres, the four-bedroom home is located in the south of the county in Tirernan, Ballickmoyler.
Built by the current owner in the mid 2000’s, the house is described as a “magnificent modern residence” that “offers a perfect blend of luxury and practicality” and “oozes class throughout.”
Approached through electric gates, a winding tarmac avenue with post and rail fencing leads directly to the front of the 3,283 square-feet house.
An entrance hall with full floor-to-ceiling height leads into an elegant drawing room, complete with an open fireplace and carpet.
The drawing room leads into a large open-plan kitchen and dining room complete with a tiled floor, chimney, built in presses, pull-out larders and a centre island; as well as French doors that open onto a south-facing patio.
The is a sunroom adjacent to the dining area, with timber panelled ceiling, stove, and doors to the patio; as well as a utility room/cloakroom with slide robes, built-in presses and an ensuite bathroom.
A winding staircase leads to four large bedrooms on the first floor complete with three bathrooms.
The master bedroom features slide robes and an ensuite with underfloor electric heating.
The second bedroom also features built-in wardrobes and an ensuite, while there are two further bedrooms with a jack and jill ensuite bathroom.
The houses setting offers splendid views of the surrounding countryside with lawns and various patio areas and an integrated double garage with electric roller shutter doors.
The property is described as a “paradise” for equestrian enthusiasts, with two fully equipped yards featuring eight horse boxes, a hay barn, and an automatic covered horse walker.
The land is divided into paddocks with natural hedgerows, and post and rail fencing.