THERE’S A CERTAIN air of exclusivity that hits you when you arrive at electric gates. Aside from the security aspect, gates that you can control from inside the house add convenience and sophistication, too.
This week, we’ve found four homes across the country that are protected by electric gates – from an extended five-bed in Foxrock to a well-maintained period home in Piltown.
This tastefully extended five-bed in Foxrock is part of Pavilion Gate, a peaceful enclave of ten luxury houses. With a floor area of 276 m², it comprises five reception rooms, ensuring plenty of space for a growing family and those who work from home. The residence includes a superb attic room with conversion potential.
The property is located on a corner site, has off-street gated parking and is just a two minute walk from a LUAS stop. The location is unbeatable, with Carrickmines Retail Park and a tennis club within easy reach. Foxrock Village offers dining options and the home is also near golf courses and the M50.
4 Mount Pleasant Road is a fully refurbished three-bed has been renovated to the highest standard and now has an A1 BER thanks to modern features like air-to-water heating, a heating recovery system and PVC double-glazed windows. The home has a contemporary fitted kitchen, parquet and hardwood floors and five bathrooms. Every bedroom has an en suite bathroom. The total floor area in 130 m².
Additional highlights are the electric gate with intercom access, a limestone driveway with secure parking for two cars and a steel tech shed. The location is convenient, close to Cork city centre, bus stops and plenty of amenities.
Lissenfield is a well-maintained five-bed period home that dates to the early 1900s. This home has a classic red brick facade and original features throughout like marble fireplaces, Victorian tiling and an elegant staircase. The well-maintained gardens, transformed over 15 years, offer a peaceful oasis with an electric gate, off-street parking, plenty of planting and hidden seating areas.
The interior includes a tiled entrance hall, dining room, office and a drawing room with an original fireplace. The kitchen features an Aga and bespoke pitch pine units. The first floor includes five double bedrooms, one of which has an en suite bathroom. There is also a family bathroom and a dressing room. Piltown and Kildalton College are close by, as are major roads, making this an ideal family home.
This is a large five-bed that spans 325 m² and has meticulous finishes throughout. Situated on a roomy .75 of an acre plot, it’s enclosed by an impressive limestone wall and electric gate. The landscaped grounds feature mature trees and a private back garden. The ground floor welcomes you with a grand entrance hall, two living rooms with marble fireplaces, a sunroom, a generously sized kitchen with dining area, a utility room and a downstairs double bedroom with a family bathroom.
The first floor comprises four double bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms. The main bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe. There is also a family bathroom on this floor. The converted attic space could serve as offices or a games room. Additional features include a block-built garage, security alarm, zoned central heating and double-glazed K glass windows. It’s just 15 minutes from Galway city and it’s a cosy home with a B3 BER.
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