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4 of a Kind: Homes across the country with perfect home offices

This week, we’re in Kildare, Cavan, Waterford and Dublin.

THERE’S NO DOUBT that, for many employees, the option to work from home has huge benefits. When it comes to productivity and a less stressful commute, remote and hybrid working weeks have become non-negotiable for those who need to flexibility and may work better in their own personalised environment.

As a result, having enough room in a new home to create the perfect working space could be top of house hunters’ lists. This week, we’ve found four spacious homes across the country that have perfect offices or enough space to add one.

Milltown, Co Kildare – €550,000

Strathyre is a beautifully maintained four-bed home set on .57 acres and with a floor area of 174 m². This home has a spacious layout with two living rooms, a formal dining area and an open plan kitchen. The property includes a separate home office with a small gym and bathroom, plus a garage and carport. The home is in excellent condition, featuring oil-fired central heating, two fireplaces and well-maintained gardens ideal for outdoor entertaining.

Located in a tranquil countryside setting near Milltown village, it offers easy access to Kildare Town, Newbridge and major roads. Local amenities such as shops, schools and recreational facilities, including Kildare Village Shopping, are nearby. With ample parking and charming outdoor spaces, Strathyre combines peaceful country living with convenience, making it an ideal family home. 

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Bailieborough, Co Cavan – €549,000

This luxurious four-bed home with just as many bathrooms is set on approximately 1.1 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in the area of Urcher. approached through electric gates, the property offers privacy with laurel hedging, a tree-lined driveway and a small woodland area. Inside, the house is well-maintained with a bright hallway, a cosy sitting room with an inset stove and a spacious kitchen with solid oak units and top-tier appliances. The conservatory features a vaulted ceiling and oak flooring, opening to a composite deck. 

Upstairs, the main bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a bathtub and two more double bedrooms offer en suite bathrooms, too. The property is equipped with modern comforts like fibre broadband, CCTV and a water conditioning system. Conveniently located near local amenities, schools and outdoor activities, this home is an ideal blend of luxury and practicality.

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Waterford City Centre – €575,000

Old Court is a renovated four-bed on Dunmore Road in the Ardkeen area. This modern property offers a prime location just steps from the scenic Maypark and Kings Channel walking trails, with easy access to Ardkeen Stores, University Hospital Waterford and the city centre.

The home has a high B2 energy rating thanks to recent upgrades, including rewiring, replumbing, a gas combi boiler and triple-glazed windows. The ground floor features a light-filled sitting room with a Stanley stove and an open plan kitchen and dining area, complete with a Stovax stove and quartz countertops. Upstairs, the main suite includes a walk-in dressing area and en suite bathroom. The private back garden includes mature plants, vegetable beds and a garage. 

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Citywest, Co Dublin – €495,000 

42 Cuil Duin Green has a floor area of 177 m² that includes four bedrooms. Located in the Cuil Duin development, this property is within walking distance of Citywest Shopping Centre, LUAS and local amenities, with easy access to the N7 and M50.

The home has an open plan kitchen and dining area, a spacious living room, a utility room and a guest toilet on the ground floor. The first floor has three double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a family bathroom, while the top floor features the main bedroom with an en suite bathroom and an additional room that can serve as an office or fifth bedroom. The property includes a low-maintenance private garden, shed and two designated parking spaces. it has an A2 energy rating, so it’s perfect for first-time buyers or families looking to upgrade.

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Anna Shelswell White
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