THE NEED FOR more space as a family starts to grow is inevitable. A bigger hallway for dumping schoolbags, a large kitchen table for homework and a secluded extra bedroom where the youngest can nap, peacefully, are all high on the list of priorities.
With that in mind, we’ve cherry-picked four homes on the market, around Ireland, that go that extra mile and provide all the space you need for a growing family.
Whether you need to be within reach of the capital or want to get rugged in the west, these four bedroom properties will have you and your family’s needs covered.
Set on the beautiful sprawling estate of Mount Juliet, this four-bedroom home is modern in style and luxurious in location.
With four nicely-sized bedrooms, three of which are en-suite and a special edition Siematic kitchen, it’s perfect for those who are crave contemporary living in an area that’s steeped in history. One space to note is the master bedroom. This impressive space, with its balcony that overlooks the River Nore, has a dressing room fitted with Italian wardrobes and an opulent his and hers en-suite with two wash hand basins.
A twenty minute drive to Kilkenny and just 90 minutes from Dublin, this property was built by the current owners in 2006 and is conveniently located near a host of fun activities on the estate, like horse riding, fishing and it even has access to the spa and leisure centre.
This home is on the market for €995,000.
With panoramic views over Lough Derg and the hills of Tipperary, this four bedroom family home is located just outside the village of Mountshannon.
Three of the four bedrooms have walk-in wardrobes providing super storage and its south-facing aspect takes advantage of solar heat with large double-glazed, argon filled windows that keep the home warm, all year around.
Just 1km from Mountshannon Harbour, Lakeside Park and Aistear Park, it’s just the spot for families who love to be near the water.
As far as city living with a growing family goes, you can’t get much better than this four bedroom home located in Terenure.
High ceilings, a south-facing orientation and original features in every room, this property embraces all of period details of Edwardian Dublin. Bright and spacious, with a converted attic fitted with Velux windows, the space is used to the highest potential, making for an ideal family home.
A hop, skip and jump from Terenure and Rathgar villages and close to all of the major bus routes in to the city centre, this property is ideally located near all of the amenities you could wish for.
This house is on the market for €795,000
If you’re looking for something more modern, and not too far from Dublin, then this home in Piercetown, is certainly worth a view. Built in 2014, its large windows take full advantage of the surrounding landscaped grounds, which even includes its very own vegetable garden.
The bespoke kitchen with its vaulted ceiling further bathes this home in natural light and provides great views. And, if four bedrooms aren’t enough, the property has a double garage with a loft area, that could easily be converted in to a granny flat or an extra bedroom.
Situated just off the M3 and close to Dunboyne train station, along with several local bus routes, this property has access to everything yet provides privacy and a place to play for the kids. The M50 is within a 10 minute drive and Dublin Airport can be accessed within 20 minutes.
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