AN INSTANT SENSE of community is one of the big draws to living in a housing estate for many house hunters. However, whether you choose a terrace, a duplex or a semi-detached home you run the risk of a noisy neighbour or two. If you’re a light sleeper and also want the extra privacy, a detached home is probably the answer.
Still want to have some neighbours? We’ve found four detached homes across the country that are all in friendly housing estates for the perfect balance.
21A Glendoher Close is a four-bed home just off the Ballyboden Road. With a BER of A2 and its simple design inside, it’s ready to walk into right away. The rooms comprise a hall that links to the living room and then the open plan kitchen that opens out to the back garden. There is also a guest toilet on the ground floor. The two storeys above are home to the bedrooms, three on the first and one on the second. Two of the bedrooms have en suite bathrooms while the other two share the family bathroom.
The garden faces south and there is off-street parking to the front. Glendoher Close is just a stroll from Rathfarnham village so Templeogue, Terenure and Rathgar are also close by. The next owner will have their pick of schools at all levels as well as transport options into the city centre.
On Dublin’s northside, 37 Sycamore Avenue is a large four-bed home that has a floor area of 220 m². A double fronted modern house that has been extended over the years, and includes a separate, yet adjoining, one-bed apartment ideal for guests or elderly family members. The rooms in the main house are spread over three floors and comprise a hall that links to the living room, kitchen with dining space, a family room and a utility room.
There are two bedrooms upstairs, a double with a walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom, and another double that has use of the family bathroom. There are two further rooms on this level that are part of the separate apartment. The top floor is home to another large bedroom with its own bathroom. The estate is close to Castleknock train station and lots of amenities including schools, shops and restaurants.
14 Laburnum Avenue is a four-bed with a floor area of 151 m² with the rooms spread over three levels. The ground floor consists of two living rooms and an open plan kitchen and dining space along with a utility and guest toilet. The floor above is home to three bedrooms, one has an en suite bathroom and the others share a family bathroom and an ensuite. The second floor has the main bedroom, which is large bedroom and has its own bathroom.
The house is situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac that’s just a walk from Carrigaline town centre as well as a primary and a secondary school. There’s a private garden to the back and secure off-street parking to the front. While a number of Cork towns are within easy reach, so too is a greenway that runs along the old Cork to Crosshaven railway line with the Owenabue River.
96 Embassy Manor is large five-bed that sits on the outskirts of Johnstown and Naas, which are both strolls away. With a floor area of 275 m² and room for up to five cars outside, space certainly isn’t an issue. The rooms comprise the hall that links to two sitting rooms and a guest toilet, the open plan kitchen with dining and living with double doors to the garden.
Upstairs, the bright landing leads to five double bedrooms. All of the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, two have en suite bathrooms and the main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe. There is also a family bathroom that was recently revamped. There are also two attic rooms overhead, one of which has an en suite bathroom.
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