A Portlaoise house has become one of the most expensive residential properties in the county, selling for an eye-watering €775,000.
Berjokayden House in Ballycarroll is located nearby the Rock of Dunamase, one of Laois’s premier landmarks.
The sale was managed by Hume Auctioneers, who described the property as “one of the finest houses in all of County Laois.”
The house, described as “dramatically beautiful” and “a design masterpiece,” is 3000 square feet and situated on 2.5-acre site.
A crunch gravel driveway leads to the impress stone façade, surrounded by professionally landscaped lawns, decking, play and patio areas.
A double-height reception hall is found at the entrance, complete with bespoke staircase, feature brick walls and hardwood joinery.
Off the entrance hall is a the living space, which includes a large kitchen and dining area with a conservatory-style sitting room.
The kitchen is hardwood oak with high-quality, handmade cabinets and units. It includes a large rangemaster cooker, double American fridge and glorious views across the rolling countryside.
Off the kitchen is a fully appointed utility room and ground toilet.
To the front of the house is a second sitting room complete with hardwood floors, high ceilings, recessed lighting and an open fireplace.
As well as a ground-floor office, the property also includes a self-contained, one-bedroom residence on the ground floor.
The first floor features four double bedrooms. The master bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and a ensuite bathroom.
The second and third bedrooms also enjoy full, double-sized ensuites.
A family bathroom completes this floor, with a jacuzzi bath and large window with one of the best views in the county overlooking vistas across Laois, Kildare, Dublin and as far away as Wicklow.
On the third floor are three large rooms, perfect for storage, work or recreation.
There is underfloor heating in both upstairs and downstairs concrete floors covered by hardwood floors specifically designed for the system.
Outside is a large steel shed complete with power, roller door and concrete floors.
As well as the landscaped lawns, patios, and decking, the property also includes a paddock to the rear.
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