WITH PROPERTY ACROSS the country in such high demand, and prices increasing, it can be hard to get your head around what your money will get you.
That’s why each week, we pick a number of homes in a specific county, to make things a little easier to comprehend.
This week, we’re looking at properties around Westmeath with an asking price of €495,000 or less.
This five-bed home spans 263 m² and sits on an elevated .75 acre site in a quiet cul-de-sac. With a BER rating of B2, this energy efficient property qualifies for a Green Mortgage. Inside, the home has bright, thoughtfully designed spaces with neutral tones and rich timber accents. The sitting room features wood panelling, a bay window and a striking open fireplace.
The open plan kitchen, dining and living area is a highlight, with modern units, a central island and a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace with a stove. A light-filled conservatory opens to a sunny back patio. The ground floor includes two bedrooms, a luxurious bathroom and a utility room. Upstairs, the main suite features a walk-in wardrobe and elegant en suite bathroom, complemented by two additional bedrooms. Outside, enjoy landscaped gardens, scenic countryside views, a detached garage and an outdoor firepit.
This turnkey bungalow on 2.5 acres, offers an ideal blend of modern living and countryside charm. With up to five bedrooms, it features three stables, a tack room, a floodlit sand arena and fenced paddocks. The detached garage includes a gym, while a separate outdoor office enhances versatility. The home’s elegant interior begins with a welcoming entrance hall leading to a sitting room with timber floors, French doors and a marble fireplace. The dining room flows into a fully fitted kitchen with granite countertops, integrated appliances and a Stanley stove. A utility room adds practicality.
The primary bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom and other bedrooms offer built-in wardrobes, carpets and an additional en suite bathroom. The luxurious family bathroom has a jacuzzi and a power shower. Outside, enjoy landscaped gardens, a large patio, BBQ area, children’s play zone, polytunnel and electric gates. It’s located near Killucan and accessible to Dublin in 45 minutes.
Skelig House in Baylough, Athlone, is a charming four-bed home offering 167 m² of well-maintained living space. Built in 1951 and extended in the 1970s, the property mixes character and practicality, featuring spacious interiors and a large private garden with a deck. The ground floor includes two dual-aspect living rooms with fireplaces, an open plan kitchen with dining area and a stove, a utility room, a double bedroom and a family bathroom. Upstairs are three more bedrooms (two doubles, one single, all with storage) and a shower room.
Additional features include dry lined walls, a new roof that was added in 2014, a floored and insulated attic, off-street parking and Siro broadband. Conveniently located, the house is close to local amenities, schools and bus routes into Athlone town. It has an energy efficient BER C3 rating.
Near the charming village of Castletown Geoghegan, just 16km from Mullingar, this impressive four-bed detached dormer bungalow sits on a spacious .75 acre plot, blending modern living with countryside tranquility. Surrounded by a lush, manicured lawn, mature trees, and vibrant flower beds, the property features a paved patio and a tarmac driveway leading to a detached block-built garage. Inside, a bright hallway welcomes you to an open plan living and dining area with large windows showcasing serene garden views.
The stylish kitchen, equipped with modern appliances, caters to keen cooks. The home includes four tastefully decorated bedrooms, one on the ground floor, a family bathroom, a shower room, a utility room and a hotpress. Energy efficient with a B3 BER rating, the property qualifies for a Green Mortgage. Heating is zoned oil-fired with a wood pellet stove in the living room. Conveniently close to the M6 Motorway, this idyllic retreat offers both comfort and accessibility.
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