PROPERTY WATCH: Cute Laois cottage is full of surprises

Main Street, Rathdowney in  Co Laois is the place you'll find a cottage on the market for an affordable €155,000.

The one bedroom, one bathroom detached 68 m² home is small but suprising. TaP NEXT or ARROW to see more pictures. Read more about the property below the first picture.

Caroline Bergin Property Management (CBPM) in Portlaoise bring to the market what they says is a "charming" home in the heart of Rathowney Town.

"Constructed in 1879, this stunning home has been custom designed by the homeowner, paying careful attention to detail and design, creating a modern and contemporary home for a new buyer, while keeping the character of this beautiful home," say CBPM.

Measuring 67.5m2 (726 sq.ft), CBPM says it is unique and each living space works.

"As you enter, the eye is drawn to the high ceilings with wood beams and Velux sky lighting that allows extra light to fill the living room. The space in this room is grand with the design of a staircase that leads to a cosy study nook, that offers a very inviting space to relax and unwind.

"The living area is of a grand space with tiled floors, recess lighting, feature solid fuel stove, and a quirky cubby hole that allows a view into the kitchen area. The kitchen is modern and includes a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, tiled flooring, and splash back.

"The main bathroom is updated with modern design to include a triton shower, while the main bedroom is positioned at the front of the property this spacious area is of a bright elegance that brings the use of colour into this living space. To the rear of the property is a hallway and back wooden door that leads to a smashing back garden which is of complete privacy and includes 2 garden sheds, along with side access.

"This property has many bespoke features throughout, to include water softener, recess lights, flooring and splash backs all completed, high speed broad band, modern appliances in kitchen, venetian blinds, recess lights, amenities on your doorstep, all the furniture is part of the sale.

CBPM say Rathdowney is close to Ballybropy Train Station and located between the M7 Limerick motorway and the M8 Cork motorway and local towns within a 20-minute drive to include Durrow, Abbeyleix, Portlaoise, Borris In Ossory.

Accommodation DETAILS:

Open Plan Living Area, 5.32m x 4.57m,

• tiled floor,
• high ceilings 4.57m,
• Velux window,
• open solid fuel stove,
• recess lighting,
• staircase to cozy nook,
• curtain and curtain pole,
• venetian blinds.

Kitchen, 2.49m x 2.76,

• tiled floor and splash back,
• fitted kitchen with appliances,
• water softener, fixed lighting,
• venetian blind.

Main Bathroom, 2.76m x 2.49m,

• fully tilled,
• shower cubicle with triton shower,
• w.h.b,
• fitted mirror,
• w.c,
• fixed lighting,
• hot press.

Master Bedroom, 4.98m x 2.80m,

• tiled floor, recess lights,
• venetian blind,
• attic entrance,
• curtain and curtain pole.

Hall, 3.55m x .89m,

• tiled flooring,
• fixed lighting,
• wood paneling,
• venetian blind,
• back door to rear garden.
• Oil Central Heating.