PICTURES: Idyllic stone-fronted five bed outside Portlaoise

A spectacular stone-fronted house set on approximately one acre of mature grounds, just minutes from Portlaoise town centre, has come to the market with a price tag of €650,000.

Baunarawn Lodge, Clonkeen is a five bedroom home, brought to the market by Hume Auctioneers, with electric gates, expansive lawns, a suntrap patio, a substantial detached garage with a remote-controlled door and a small paddock.

Energy efficiency is another notable feature, with the house achieving a B energy rating.