PICTURES: Spacious dream home in Laois on market for €450,000

A substantial four-bedroom family home set on more than one acre of mature grounds has come to the market in Derryguile, between Portlaoise and Mountmellick. The detached property, which is ready to move into, has come on the market for €450,000. CONTINUE READING BELOW PHOTO

The entrance hall with polished timber flooring provides access to the reception rooms and ground-floor accommodation.
The main living room features a fireplace with a solid fuel stove and includes a spacious open-plan dining area. 

A separate family room offers additional flexible living space and may be used as a television room, playroom, or home office. The kitchen/dining room forms the centre of the home and is fitted with a wide range of units, generous worktop space, and integrated appliances.

The dining area comfortably accommodates a family-sized table.  Adjacent to the kitchen is a spacious utility/laundry room.Also on the ground floor is a bedroom with ensuite, suitable for guest accommodation or ground-floor living, along with a guest WC.

Upstairs, there are three spacious bedrooms including a large principal bedroom with extensive built-in wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. A family bathroom and hot press complete the upstairs accommodation.

Outside, the property sits on a mature site extending to over one acre. A tarmacadam driveway is bordered by two private lawns enclosed by established hedgerows, while a large paddock lawn lies to the rear. A concrete-built double garage provides substantial additional storage and potential for multiple uses.

Selling agents Hume Auctioneers say Derryguile is conveniently located within a short drive of Portlaoise and Mountmellick, offering a peaceful countryside setting while remaining close to schools, shops, rail services, and other local amenities.