FIVE-BED HOMES OFFER plenty of benefits for families seeking more space and extra functionality. Even if there isn’t someone for every bedroom, the extras can be used as home offices, guest rooms or dens. These homes usually come with big living areas, too, so there’s plenty of room for family and friends.
This week, these homes in Wicklow, Dublin and Westmeath certainly tick all of these boxes.
Rose Mont is a gorgeous five-bed home with a floor area of 170 m². This modern and spacious property has been recently refurbished and is in walk-in condition. Situated on a quiet, leafy road, it features automated gates, a Thomond Vermont paved driveway, and a private enclosed garden. The house has a bright entrance hall, a guest toilet, a cloakroom and a spacious living room with walnut flooring and a marble fireplace. The dining room and custom-designed kitchen include high-end appliances and access to the back garden.
Upstairs, there are five bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, including two with en suite bathrooms. More features include a large attic, hardwood double-glazed windows and granite sills throughout. Located close to UCD, St. Vincent’s Hospital and top amenities, Rose Mont offers easy access to schools, shopping, public transport and leisure facilities.
This five-bed home spans a whopping 465 m² and sits at the end of a terrace in Athlone town. This period property dates to around 1910 and combines historic charm with modern renovations from 2021. Key features include a limestone-surrounded doorcase, canted bay windows and multiple original fireplaces throughout. Inside comprises an elegant hallway with a wooden staircase, a drawing room with bay windows and an Italian marble fireplace and then a kitchen and breakfast room.
There’s also a games room in the garden for extra space. Two of the bedrooms have en suite bathrooms. A handy self-contained building with separate entrance was renovated in 2021 and comprises two rooms, a kitchen and a bathroom. Outside, there’s parking for up to ten cars. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored historic residence with modern conveniences and substantial gardens in a busy town.
Ballinanty is a stunning five-bed country home on 18.77 acres in picturesque Co Wicklow. Built in 1982, this 247 m² house offers luxurious rural living, surrounded by mature grounds, stables and breathtaking landscapes. Conveniently located near Rathdrum, Aughrim and Arklow, the property provides easy access to amenities, schools and leisure activities, including golf, equestrian centres and hiking.
The home features an elegant entrance hall, spacious living and dining rooms with Birdseye Canadian Maple flooring, a sunroom and a custom kitchen with oak units and quartz countertops. The main bedroom includes an en suite bathroom, and additional rooms serve both residential and commercial purposes. The extensive grounds boast serene ponds, cherry tree walks and an array of fruit trees, alongside a large garage, six stables and various outbuildings.
No. 1 Boroimhe Birches is an exquisite five-bed, detached home in the sought-after Boroimhe development in Swords. Overlooking green space, it features sunny gardens that face south and west. Extending to 184 m², the home includes an entrance hall, guest toilet, living room, open plan kitchen with a dining room and sunroom, scullery kitchen and a study. Upstairs, there are five spacious bedrooms, including a main with en suite bathroom, and a family bathroom.
The house is located on a corner site with manicured gardens. The south-facing side garden has a timber playroom while the attached garage has potential if more space is needed. The house is walking distance from local amenities, schools, parks and transport links.
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