PROPERTY WATCH: Landmark Laois house on prime Portlaoise site going for a pretty penny

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Meelick House, Meelick, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32WPN0

A large five-bedroom period home nestled on a spacious 1.5-acre site in a "prestigious location" on the outskirts of Portlaoise is on the market with a hefty price tag.

Originally built in the 1920s and extensively extended during the 1980s, this 222sqm property boasts numerous fine features retained from the original house, while upgraded over time to provide a quality, bright and spacious family home. The residence comprises two formal reception rooms on either side of the entrance, a large living and dining room, a fully fitted kitchen, downstairs toilet and back hall leading to the generous garden areas, while there are five impressive bedrooms and a spacious main bathroom on the first floor. 

Set in the prestigous location of Meelick on the edge of Portlaoise town and adjacent to Junction 17 on the M7 Motorway, this property would make a fabulous family home. It is listed with an asking price of €515,000 on Daft.ie.